There are 2 main types of wiper blades on the market at the minute,conventional Wipers, also called traditional wipers, these are the most common type of wiper blade on the market today.
They consist of a metal frame that serves as a mount for the actual wiper.
The wiper is a strip made from either standard rubber or halogen-hardened rubber.
They are affordable and very effective.
Found on the majority of vehicles on the road today.
Beam-style Wipers
known as beam blades, flat blades or beam-style blades. Beam blades are more expensive but look more elegant. They also perform better and last longer than traditional windshield wipers.
These are being fitted to all new cars are will soon phase out the traditional style car wiper blade