Experts since 1991
America's wiper specialists.
Our Story
A wiper family, three decades in.
Two generations of hustle, innovation, and service.
Chapter 1 · 1991 — 2015
A Trunk Full of Wipers and a Dream
In 1991, in Paterson, New Jersey, Paula Lombard started selling windshield wiper blades out of the trunk of her car.
Entrepreneurship was nothing new to Paula. She had already sold purses and jewelry locally and at events held in her family's barber shop. After opening a café, countless conversations with her landlord, Steve Schwartz, led to an opportunity that would change everything.
Steve owned several car washes and noticed the same problem every day - customers desperately needed new wiper blades. Together they founded Wipers Express.
Paula loaded inventory into her vehicle and spent her days driving throughout New Jersey, calling on gas stations and training attendants to sell and install wiper blades. Because New Jersey gas stations are full-service, replacing worn wipers became an easy way for station owners to increase revenue while providing better service to their customers.
Through years of hard work, setbacks, and perseverance, Wipers Express grew into one of the country's largest independent windshield wiper distributors. Along the way, the company became an early Jiffy Lube Vendor of the Year and helped launch Rain-X wiper blades when Rain-X was still primarily known for its glass treatment products.
After more than a decade of success, the industry began to change. Large national brands increasingly sourced products directly from overseas manufacturers, bypassing distributors altogether. One of the very brands Paula had helped build went directly to her factory and ended the relationship overnight. Several major customers soon followed.
Rather than walk away, the family reinvented the business.
Wipers Express evolved into Wexco Industries after acquiring the OEM Wiper Systems division of a well-known manufacturer. Over the next two decades, Wexco became a respected supplier of complete windshield wiper systems for commercial trucks, buses, RVs, emergency vehicles, agricultural equipment, military vehicles, and other specialty applications.
"You Cannot Fail Unless You Quit" Abraham Lincoln
Chapter 2 · 2016 — 2023
A New Generation of Entrepreneurs
With Wexco focused on OEM manufacturing, Paula's sons, Anthony and Arthur Leardi, launched a new aftermarket company in 2016 with her support and blessing.
Their goal was simple: return to the customer who started it all - the everyday driver looking for dependable replacement wiper blades.
As they studied the market, they noticed something no one else seemed to be paying attention to. They read thousands of one-star reviews from competing brands and found the same complaint over and over: Installing new wiper blades was frustrating. Instead of accepting that as part of the experience, they solved it.
In 2017, they introduced Clix Wipers, a unique quick-change system designed to make replacing windshield wipers easier than ever. Customers install a small Starter Clip on their wiper arm just once. After that, every future replacement simply clicks into place in seconds. No confusing adapters or complicated instructions found on traditional wiper blades.
But they didn't stop there. For the first time, windshield wipers became something drivers could personalize. Clix introduced interchangeable colors and custom designs, transforming a product people normally ignored into an automotive accessory enthusiasts actually enjoyed showing off.
The combination of simple installation, innovative engineering, and customizable designs created something genuinely different in the industry.
In 2022, Clix Wipers expanded into more than 6,000 AutoZone stores nationwide. Today, Clix Wipers are sold at major retailers, repair shops, installers, and online customers across the United States. The customizable designs have become especially popular among Jeep owners, off-road enthusiasts, muscle car owners, and automotive clubs.
"Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something." Paula Lombard's Message to Her Sons
Chapter 3 · 2024 — Today
A Lifetime of Experience
After more than 30 years in the windshield wiper business, one thing became clear. The best way to serve customers is to have a direct relationship with them.
In 2024, we launched WindshieldWipers.com with a simple mission to become the best place to buy windshield wiper blades online.
We combined decades of industry experience with a customer-first approach to create a destination where drivers can quickly find the correct blade sizes, access installation guides, learn about different blade technologies, and receive their order fast.
Our philosophy is simple: Windshield wipers shouldn't be difficult to buy. They shouldn't be confusing to install. And they shouldn't cost a fortune.
Whether you're replacing the blades on your daily commuter, your family SUV, your RV, or your work truck, we make it easy to find the right product, have it delivered quickly, and install it with confidence.
WindshieldWipers.com has also become a trusted wholesale partner for repair shops, fleets, dealerships, and installers looking for high-quality products, competitive pricing, and industry-leading service.
Today, we're proud to be a second-generation family business with more than three decades of experience dedicated to one thing:
Helping drivers see clearly, frustration-free, and all at a fair price.
Our Family's Promise to You
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Perfect Fit Guarantee
Every wiper is matched to your vehicle by year, make, and model. If it doesn't fit, we'll make it right.
30-Day Returns
Not satisfied? Contact us within 30 days of delivery to start a return or exchange. Prior authorization required and return conditions apply — our team will walk you through it.
Real Human Support
We answer our own phone, read our own email. Independent and US-based — not a faceless big-box parts counter.
Talk to us
Got a question? We read every message.
Fitment question, fleet inquiry, or just want to talk wipers — we'd love to hear from you. We answer our own phone and read our own email. No call centers, no chatbots.
Want your wipers to match your ride?
Custom colors at ClixAuto.com.
The same easy Clix snap-on install — now in custom colors and finishes to match your car. Designed for drivers who want their ride to stand out, down to the wiper blades.