Mechanic shares windscreen wiper tip 'he'll forever live by' that'll save you a lot of money in the long run

Published on Sep 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe

Last updated on Sep 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

This mechanic shared a worthwhile windscreen wiper tip that he says he will forever live by.

Forget buying a whole new set of wipers for your daily driver, as this hack will save you both valuable time and money.

After the mechanic shared the tip online, gearheads simply couldn’t believe their eyes.

But, it’s not the only little bit of advice the mechanic revealed.

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This mechanic shared a windscreen tip that could save you serious bucks

When maintaining a car, there are many different elements that you have to think about.

From servicing the engine and chassis to ensuring that the outside is left sparkling, it can cost a serious amount of cash to keep your car in check.

But fear not, as one savvy mechanic shared a clever tip, and it seems that it’s much easier to save money than you would think when it comes to your windscreen wipers.

TikTok creator zavian_malloy shared the windscreen wiper tip that surprised lots of car fans.

“Buying windshield wipers has got to be the biggest scam because they don’t tell you that you could just replace the rubber insert,” he explained.

But perhaps the most surprising thing of all is that he says to do this, it costs less than half the price of a single windscreen wiper blade.

“Not only does this save me about $15 to $20 per wiper, but it also keeps my wipers working like they did brand new, so to save yourself a pretty penny, just buy the wiper blade inserts,” he continued.

Even though the advice is valuable, we should share that you must check your car’s wipers can facilitate this, as sadly not every pair does.

Gearheads reacted to the mechanic and his clever windscreen wiper tip

“You can also save by only replacing the driver’s side, what my passenger can see is none of my business,” joked one driver.

“Only certain cars do this if I’m correct,” said another car enthusiast.

“Didn’t even know that they sold windshield wiper blade inserts,” a third person said.

Other mechanics have also dished out advice to help drivers out on the open road.

In fact, one mechanic revealed the only two car brands you should consider if buying a new car in 2025.

Plus, another shared the crucial warning sign that means you should sell your car as soon as possible.

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Grace started her career writing about the weird and wonderful for the international press. She's covered everything from lifestyle to sports and hard news and now finds herself pursuing her main interest - cars. She's loved cars from a young age and has a keen interest in luxury travel too.