The truth is that car wipers might be the most underappreciated heroes of the road, quietly swishing away while the rest of the vehicle enjoys all the glory. Drivers celebrate powerful engines, sleek headlights, and luxurious interiors, but the poor little strips of rubber working overtime on the windshield rarely get a polite nod of gratitude. It is almost unfair, given that they are often the only thing standing between a peaceful drive and a dramatic scene that resembles a movie where the weather tries to win.…