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Jeff Perez

Why Don't Some Cars Have Rear Wipers?

Walk through any parking lot, and you'll notice something odd: most modern SUVs, hatchbacks, and minivans have a rear wiper, while most coupes and sedans don't. It's such a common design choice these days that most drivers never really stop to ask why.

The answer isn't about cost-cutting or styling. It largely comes down to something far more complicated: aerodynamics.

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