Find parts for your car
Parts
- Screen Washer Motor (88) Apply Screen Washer Motor filter
- Windscreen Washer Motor (88) Apply Windscreen Washer Motor filter
- Wiper Arm (37) Apply Wiper Arm filter
- Wiper Motor (88) Apply Wiper Motor filter
- Wiper Motor Linkage (88) Apply Wiper Motor Linkage filter
- Wiper Motor Relay (88) Apply Wiper Motor Relay filter
- Wiper Motor Switch (88) Apply Wiper Motor Switch filter
- Wiper Switch Stalk (1) Apply Wiper Switch Stalk filter
Used Vauxhall Insignia Wipers
All used Vauxhall Insignia Wipers listed on Breakeryard.com are tested, original (OEM) manufacturer parts and come with a 14 day money back guarantee. Breakeryard.com list cheap new OES or aftermarket car parts at discounted prices or used OEM car parts up to 80% cheaper than main dealer prices for Vauxhall Insignia from premium breaker yards from across the UK.
About Wipers
What are wipers/what do they do?
Wipers are a standard safety feature in cars and can be positioned on both the front and rear windscreen of the car. Most cars have two wipers on the front windscreen, one on the driver side and one on the passenger side. Rear windscreens tend to have just one long wiper that sweeps across the whole of the windscreen. The driver needs to look through the front windscreen to see the road ahead, and through the back windscreen to see the traffic behind, so it is imperative that the windscreens are in perfect, clean condition.
The wiper consists of a wiper arm and a wiper blade. The wiper blade is made from rubber and as the arm is powered to move across the windscreen, the rubber blade moves the water and debris from the surface of the windscreen, clearing the screen to enable a clear vision of sight for the driver.
Getting into the details of the wipers
A wiper linkage is the mechanism responsible for movement of the wiper arms. Driven by the wiper motor, the linkage is moved back and forth by cams. The motor and linkage mechanism is located beneath the bonnet, generally concealed by a plastic scuttle panel. The wiper arms are normally bolted or attached to the linkage on studs or splines that protrude through the scuttle panel. Arms can often be difficult to remove by hand as the splines are mostly tapered. Special universal tools can be used to lever off the arms.
The driver can decide at what speed the wipers move, usually from a choice of three speeds, depending on the weather conditions. The driver can operate the wipers by selecting the desired speed on the wiper switch stalk, which is usually mounted on the steering column. This activates the wiper motor switch, which operates with a wiper motor relay.
Many car windscreens are also fitted with a windscreen washer. Powered by a windscreen washer motor, it pumps out a spray, which works with the wipers to clean the windscreen.
What if something goes wrong with the wipers?
An old and worn out wiper blade will be ineffective and need to be replaced as soon as possible. Signs that you need to buy new wiper blades include streaks of dirt left on the windscreen; inability to remove sufficient water from the windscreen in heavy rain; a screeching sound from the wipers when in operation; and wipers being lifted off the windscreen by the wind when driving along. Broken or worn out wiper arms will not function properly and will also need to be replaced. If the motor and linkage mechanism wear out, the wipers will not work and replacement parts should be fitted. If the wipers are not working or only working intermittently, there could be a problem with the wiper switch stalk. If wiper problems strike, it's a good idea to consult your mechanic to identify which specific part needs replacing.
A car's windscreen washer and wiper systems should ensure the windscreen is clean and clear enough for the driver to be able to drive safely in all weather conditions.
Vauxhall Insignia trivia
- The original design for the latest generation Vauxhall Insignia was based on a Monza concept from 2013.
- If you pay about £800 extra on a new Vauxhall Insignia, then you can add the FlexRide system that lets you choose from three different driving settings.
- The insignia is the world’s first Vauxhall to have an ‘active bonnet’, the design of the front of the Vauxhall Insignia means that in the case of a collision with a pedestrian, the potential for injury is dramatically reduced.
- After a design overhaul, the new Vauxhall Insignia has 32mm more hip room for back seat passengers, and every occupant gets an extra 8mm headroom too.
- The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Elite Nav 2.0 Turbo petrol 4x4 automatic is the most expensive version of the car, it costs around £27,710, but the Sports Tourer can sometimes cost over a grand more thanks to its customisation options.