Q: The metal piece that attaches the rear windshield wiper to the car
What is the metal piece that attaches the rear windshield wiper to the car called?
My car has 89000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hey there. This piece is called the wiper arm. They can be purchased from most auto parts stores. If you need to have a wiper arm replacement taken care of for you, a qualified technician from YourMechanic can come to your location to provide and install the new part.
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