Member Since: 25 Mar 2015
Location: Burntisland
Posts: 396
Windscreen wiper blades
I need to replace my blades, do I stay OEM or do you kind chaps have any recommendations for alternatives?
21st Nov 2016 4:02 pm
Mr.Tom
Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: St Neots
Posts: 1641
Bosch aero, they work well and don't make any thumping noise that others, including Valeo make.
Can be had from windscreen wipers online or others.
OEM are effectively the same but more expensive.
Note that keeping a clean screen stops additional noise with wipers tooSill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
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21st Nov 2016 4:07 pm
Clubber
Member Since: 11 Aug 2008
Location: Teesside
Posts: 372
I've got no links to the seller or anything and I got the link off someone on here. However, they are cheap to buy, don't cause the noise that I've had with more expensive blades and they clear the windscreen really well. Bri
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21st Nov 2016 4:22 pm
sycove
Member Since: 25 Mar 2015
Location: Burntisland
Posts: 396
Thanks guys, I went with Mr.Toms suggestion of Bosch Aero Twin. as I have used these on other cars in the past and they work really well.
They were very cheap online but I got them reserved at halfords at trade price for a couple pound more
21st Nov 2016 4:35 pm
FISHBOY
Member Since: 06 Sep 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 754
replaced mine Saturday - make sure you get 22" on both
21st Nov 2016 5:20 pm
Ali1971
Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Dalgety Bay
Posts: 817
I've got no links to the seller or anything and I got the link off someone on here. However, they are cheap to buy, don't cause the noise that I've had with more expensive blades and they clear the windscreen really well.
Thats a mahoosive saving as needing some blades soon. Longevity any different with these ?
Been buying similar from local discount store for a while now. Similar price (~£3 a pair ).
Wipe screen as well as more expensive and cheap enough to change every few months (also not a disaster if you forget to turn off auti wipe in winter )Morris Dancers: Drinkers with A Dance Problem
3rd Dec 2016 12:29 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2444
I've got no links to the seller or anything and I got the link off someone on here. However, they are cheap to buy, don't cause the noise that I've had with more expensive blades and they clear the windscreen really well.
Thanks going to give these a try, mine clean fine but are "clunky". (n/s clunks on start of wipe and o/s clunks at the end )
3rd Dec 2016 9:05 pm
Ali1971
Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Dalgety Bay
Posts: 817
I've got no links to the seller or anything and I got the link off someone on here. However, they are cheap to buy, don't cause the noise that I've had with more expensive blades and they clear the windscreen really well.
Thats a mahoosive saving as needing some blades soon. Longevity any different with these ?
Well they didn't last long, passenger side now ripped Looks like I will have to go for well known branded stuff.
24th Feb 2017 9:54 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
Just ordered a pair of Narpy Blades for £8 a pair.
I've got no links to the seller or anything and I got the link off someone on here. However, they are cheap to buy, don't cause the noise that I've had with more expensive blades and they clear the windscreen really well.
Assuming the pic on the listing hasnt been messed with, they are for a LHD car?
If you can take a close up pic of them on your car it would be appreciated.
24th Feb 2017 10:08 pm
4by4fan
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: England
Posts: 36
I have bought Bosch blades for front and rear in past and they've been fine.
Used ebay and wiperblades.co.uk in past.
27th Feb 2017 1:30 pm
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1524
Hi
I just replaced my front wipers for bosch aero twin. Fitted right size and blades. Plenty of chances to use them recently but been very disappointed. I am left with a smear line in the middle of the screen from the very end of the drivers side wiper, they make a bonking noise when they reach the end of the sweep to the right and they squeak a lot unless I squirt washer fluid.
Can't see how I have fitted wrong. Any ideas?Gary
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29th Jul 2017 7:04 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
DSL wrote:
Just ordered a pair of Narpy Blades for £8 a pair.
I've had these on the D4 for about 6k miles, including long haul up to NW Norway and back and all types of rain from drizzle to torrential downpours, and for £8 well pleased with them.
PS Narpy blades in action.
29th Jul 2017 7:15 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1243
If anyone interested euro carparts are doing Up to 50%or more off just got a front pair valeo £19:50 with Bosch rear £3:45 bargain.
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