Reading Auto Repair

You flip on your windshield wipers, expecting a quiet swipe across the glass—but instead, you hear a rhythmic clicking, tapping, or even a slight knocking sound every few seconds. It’s subtle at first, then impossible to ignore. So what’s causing it? That clicking noise could be harmless—or it might be a sign something in the wiper system is wearing out or misaligned. Understanding what’s normal and what needs attention can help you avoid annoying distractions—or costly repairs later on. Why Windshield Wipers Make Clicking Sounds The most common cause of clicking when using the wipers is a slight mechanical interference between parts of the wiper system. Over time, joints in the wiper linkage or play in the motor assembly can wear, causing small but noticeable sounds as the arms move back and forth. Another possibility is that one of the wiper blades or arms is slightly out of alignment and hitting the edge of the windshield trim ... read more