Valeo Flat Wiper Blade (26"/18") Honda Accord (O/M)

A windshield wiper or windscreen wiper is a device used to remove rain, snow, ice, and debris from a vehicles front window so the vehicles operator can better see whats ahead of them. As often road accidents are caused by poor visibility, this makes windscreen wipers, along with lights and interior ventilation, vital for driving safety.

A wiper generally consists of a metal arm; one end pivots, the other end has a long rubber blade attached to it. The arm is powered by a motor, often an electric motor, although pneumatic power is also used for some vehicles. The blade is swung back and forth over the glass, pushing water, other precipitation, or any other impediments to visibility, from its surface.

Wiper blades are like squeegees. The arms of the wiper drag a thin rubber strip across the windshield to clear away the water.

Wiper blades must be resistant to organic and inorganic deposits and chemical substances such as windshield washer fluid.

The three main types of wiper blades are: conventional, flat and hybrid. If your car came with conventional windscreen wipers, they can be replaced with flat or hybrid wipers for a performance and visual upgrade.

However, it should be noted that cars that came with flat windscreen wipers cannot be fitted with conventional ones.

Flat windscreen wipers feature tensioned metal flexors supporting the rubber element with a full length integrated spoiler to use the pressure generated by the air flow. This allows for a flatter aerodynamic shape that reduces wind noise. The flexors form the blade profile that exactly matches the windscreen, guarantees uniform pressure all along the contact edge. It is also more discreet than a conventional windscreen wiper, so blocks less of the drivers’ field of vision.

NOTE: The shown image is for depiction purpose only. The images may represent actual product though color of the image and product may slightly differ. Kindly make your purchase decision based on the part number and product name only. Kindly check the technical specifications to make better purchase decision.

Valeo, one of the leading wiper systems original equipment manufacturer, brings to the aftermarket a complete range of wiper blades and wiper motors. Valeo supplies wipers to both the Independent aftermarket and the O.E. market. Valeo maintains its lead through style and innovative technologies, originating from O.E. technology. Valeo has a comprehensive range of front and rear wiper blades in a variety of of brands (such as Valeo or SWF), that are designed to be attractive, efficient, easy to adapt to all vehicle types according to the market and the country. Valeo closely collaborates with vehicle manufacturers on future wiping technologies, some being aerodynamic, noiseless and blending flawlessly with the vehicle’s styling. Valeo is a multinational automotive supplier and partner to automakers worldwide. Valeo is one of the respected brand and largest manufacturer for Clutches, Wiper systems, Climate control, Engine cooling, Lighting, Electrical systems, Security and Electronics, Ignition and Braking.