Old Chesnut - Windscreen Wipers

trimani · 13th March 2015, 09:24

Hi Folks

MOT due again soon. Every year I change my Wipers before test. Last year still had an advisory with new blades.

So what's the best I can fit, wouldn't mind if they lasted more than a year either

trimani (Alf)

roverbarmy · 13th March 2015, 09:30

I bought some cheap Tesco wipers as a stop gap and they are still working brilliantly.

22" and cost around £3 each.

Well worth a test.
Mike

suzublu · 13th March 2015, 09:34

I use these Alf, quiet & last 2/3 years

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22-22-Fron...item4d1e9b2f30

dadragon · 13th March 2015, 09:36

trimani, blimey you either do loads of miles with your wipers on or it never stops raining where you are, I thought it rained a lot here in Wilmslow!!. Seriously I buy the cheapest I can, usually Autocare, about £3 a pop, they are on my 75 and the wifes' and we get a couple of years at least out of them. I don't think it's worth spending silly money on wipers because they all tear when the screens frozen and your in a rush to get away and don't wait till the ice has thawed enough!!. That's my advice anyway mate, I have compared the blades from the likes of Champion and Bosch (and prices) to the Autocare ones and the only drop in quality is the metal frame part does rust quicker on the cheap ones. But if like me you keep your car cleaned and polished they should last just as long.

Regards DaDragon

Dorset Bob · 13th March 2015, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

I use these Alf, quiet & last 2/3 years

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22-22-Fron...item4d1e9b2f30

I have got those as well. I have had them on about a year and seem very good for the price.

Johnny2R · 13th March 2015, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

I use these Alf, quiet & last 2/3 years

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22-22-Fron...item4d1e9b2f30

I bought a pair of the Aero flat blade ones from ebay as recommended on here last September (not sure if they are the same ones as these), and I had a curious problem with them - they quickly got covered by a kind of pale blotchy mould. Anyone else had this problem?

Heddy · 13th March 2015, 09:54

Bosch Aero flat for me, not always mega money.

dadragon · 13th March 2015, 09:54

suzublu, Dorset Bob, must admit they do seem great value and postage included!!. Not much metal showing in their construction either so not much to rust, bargain.
Regards DaDragon

hogweed · 13th March 2015, 10:14

I fitted these a few months ago, and they're a vast improvement on whatever was fitted before - couldn't believe the difference. No idea how long they'll last of course, but at only a few quid, maybe change them every few months anyway!

My last two cars were M3's, and I drove them - errr - a little faster than my current tractor, so visibility was quite important. I experimented with all kinds, including expensive types, and none of them outperformed a cheap set something like those above.

The genuine BMW (Bosch) ones were among the worst

Avulon · 13th March 2015, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

I use these Alf, quiet & last 2/3 years

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22-22-Fron...item4d1e9b2f30

Same here but I'm very lucky if they a last a year (15k miles) Also they don't conform to the screen very well when it's below freezing. I've got some of the hybrid type on the way (when I pick them up from a mate) that are supposed to be the best of both the modern flat and the old style cantilever design, I'll report back once I've got them on and tested.

13th March 2015, 09:24	#1
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	Old Chesnut - Windscreen Wipers Hi Folks MOT due again soon. Every year I change my Wipers before test. Last year still had an advisory with new blades. So what's the best I can fit, wouldn't mind if they lasted more than a year either trimani (Alf)

13th March 2015, 09:30	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,052 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I bought some cheap Tesco wipers as a stop gap and they are still working brilliantly. 22" and cost around £3 each. Well worth a test. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

13th March 2015, 10:14	#9
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	I fitted these a few months ago, and they're a vast improvement on whatever was fitted before - couldn't believe the difference. No idea how long they'll last of course, but at only a few quid, maybe change them every few months anyway! My last two cars were M3's, and I drove them - errr - a little faster than my current tractor, so visibility was quite important. I experimented with all kinds, including expensive types, and none of them outperformed a cheap set something like those above. The genuine BMW (Bosch) ones were among the worst __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

13th March 2015, 09:34	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,923 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I use these Alf, quiet & last 2/3 years http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22-22-Fron...item4d1e9b2f30

13th March 2015, 09:36	#4
dadragon Gets stuck in Jaguar 3 litre sport. (Lee) Rover 75 Connoisseur T4'd (Roger) Rover 75 Connoisseur SE (Gaynor) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 691 Thanks: 194 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	trimani, blimey you either do loads of miles with your wipers on or it never stops raining where you are, I thought it rained a lot here in Wilmslow!!. Seriously I buy the cheapest I can, usually Autocare, about £3 a pop, they are on my 75 and the wifes' and we get a couple of years at least out of them. I don't think it's worth spending silly money on wipers because they all tear when the screens frozen and your in a rush to get away and don't wait till the ice has thawed enough!!. That's my advice anyway mate, I have compared the blades from the likes of Champion and Bosch (and prices) to the Autocare ones and the only drop in quality is the metal frame part does rust quicker on the cheap ones. But if like me you keep your car cleaned and polished they should last just as long. Regards DaDragon

13th March 2015, 09:54	#7
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Bosch Aero flat for me, not always mega money.