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AsgardWolf

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Hey again guys! Please excuse the amount of newbie questions (there's probably gonna be tons more if I'm honest!) Where is the best place to get wiper blades!? And what are the best ones!? There are like a million on eBay that say they fit but most look of dubious quality!!
 
Where is the best place to get wiper blades!? And what are the best ones!? There are like a million on eBay that say they fit but most look of dubious quality!!
No-name eBay ones are generally crap. This includes the refills for wiper blades.

I used to use premium branded ones but they're stupidly expensive. Cheaper ones were crap. On a punt, I tried these and they're good:

https://www.therange.co.uk/leisure/...epair/multi-function-flat-wiper-blade/#318028

Teflon coated so they don't squeak or shudder, last ages, wipe without smearing, wipe evenly... £7.50.

I've stopped looking for alternatives - these are perfect.

You want 26" and 16"
 
No-name eBay ones are generally crap. This includes the refills for wiper blades.

I used to use premium branded ones but they're stupidly expensive. Cheaper ones were crap. On a punt, I tried these and they're good:

https://www.therange.co.uk/leisure/...epair/multi-function-flat-wiper-blade/#318028

Teflon coated so they don't squeak or shudder, last ages, wipe without smearing, wipe evenly... £7.50.

I've stopped looking for alternatives - these are perfect.

You want 26" and 16"
Mate! You are a legend! Thank you! 😁👍
 
No-name eBay ones are generally crap. This includes the refills for wiper blades.

I used to use premium branded ones but they're stupidly expensive. Cheaper ones were crap. On a punt, I tried these and they're good:

https://www.therange.co.uk/leisure/...epair/multi-function-flat-wiper-blade/#318028

Teflon coated so they don't squeak or shudder, last ages, wipe without smearing, wipe evenly... £7.50.

I've stopped looking for alternatives - these are perfect.

You want 26" and 16"
The good lady keeps prodding me about some new wiper blades for her Vitara, so I've just ordered some of these, and some for the bus too. Thanks Mark.
 
I don't suppose by any chance you guys know the size of the rear wiper!? 😳😁
 
The good lady keeps prodding me about some new wiper blades for her Vitara, so I've just ordered some of these, and some for the bus too. Thanks Mark.
Installed on the Vitara and the bus but only tested on the Vit, and so far they're great. Will see how long they stay that way.
 
No-name eBay ones are generally crap. This includes the refills for wiper blades.

I used to use premium branded ones but they're stupidly expensive. Cheaper ones were crap. On a punt, I tried these and they're good:

https://www.therange.co.uk/leisure/...epair/multi-function-flat-wiper-blade/#318028

Teflon coated so they don't squeak or shudder, last ages, wipe without smearing, wipe evenly... £7.50.

I've stopped looking for alternatives - these are perfect.

You want 26" and 16"

Just thought I'd say a massive thanks for this tip! Grabbed some of these, fitted in minutes.... Bloody brilliant! Top job!! 👍
 
Just ordered 👍
@AsgardWolf thanks for this thread, been meaning to replace my wipers but always forgetting to ask
@MarkT Thanks for top tip
 
As last thread - thanks for the tip on this. Bought these and look good quality for the cost. Had some rain the other day and all worked a treat.👍
 
Search “windscreen wipers” in the search function, several threads.
Any standard wipers from a motorists centre will fit or one member seemed happy with these https://www.therange.co.uk/leisure/motoring/maintenance/car-repair/multi-function-flat-wiper-blade/

Ive been using these now, on my second set. Look nice but the do make a clicking noise when they change direction. It doesn’t bother me much, I’ll have a look at why one day. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23141775...T2tEcDuQNq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
 
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Search “windscreen wipers” in the search function, several threads.
Any standard wipers from a motorists centre will fit or one member seemed happy with these https://www.therange.co.uk/leisure/motoring/maintenance/car-repair/multi-function-flat-wiper-blade/

Ive been using these now, on my second set. Look nice but the do make a clicking noise when they change direction. It doesn’t bother me much, I’ll have a look at why one day. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23141775...T2tEcDuQNq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
What I found with the Range wipers is you really have to pull them on hard to get them to click and lock. I thought I'd pulled them on enough until I saw the little flaps had opened while driving in the rain, they'd slid on the arm, and thought I might lose one.
 
What I found with the Range wipers is you really have to pull them on hard to get them to click and lock. I thought I'd pulled them on enough until I saw the little flaps had opened while driving in the rain, they'd slid on the arm, and thought I might lose one.
Hear, hear
Had exactly the same situation on German Autobahn:laughing:
 
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