Noisy windscreen wipers

[33754k]

My 61 plate mk2's wipers are quite noisy ESP at the top and bottom of the range when they change direction

Bought some Bosch to replace the original- only marginally better.

Is this a common feature of the mk2?

Any recommendations?

Thanks

 

[mds1256]

I would like to know this too, had bosch on my last Leon and they were squeaky too. Looking to replace the genuine SEAT ones that came with this Leon as they are squeaking now around half way on the down stroke.

 

[TimSawf]

It's not always the wipers that are at fault, especially if they are only 2 or 3 years old. It's often a build up of road grime on the windscreen that needs a specialist glass cleaner or polish to clean it off, soap and water is not sufficient.

 

[banksy21]

my wipers are way too loud, i have to use about 7-8 coats of rain away.

 

[chrisr45]

Just fitted Valeo ones on mine & they are silent, Cost me £24 for the pair

 

[olitaylor07]

Yeah I find the cheaper valeo wipers from ECP (for example) are better than the OEM Bosch.


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[Mahoney_cuprak1]

Just fitted Valeo ones on mine & they are silent, Cost me £24 for the pair

Just changed mine to these and couldn't believe the difference. Can't hear them at all

 

[33754k]

Any links to valeo?

 

[olitaylor07]

Look on euro car parts or eBay.


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[Clossie]

Just search for Valeo Valeo Silencio Flat Wiper Blade Set Vm420

 

[Mahoney_cuprak1]

Got mine from wiperblades.co.uk. Just have to put your car details in

 

[chrisr45]

Got mine from my local BMS parts place

 

[m4rtin]

Wiperblades.co.uk actually state that the Valeo Silencio VM420 is the OEM.

Cheapest place I can find them currently is on Amazon but sold by ECP for £27.57 with free delivery , no idea why it's cheaper on there than there own website but it is.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silencio-VM...id=1409008287&sr=1-1&keywords=Silencio+VM420#

 

[Daniel M]

I also use the Valeo Silencio's and they are very good and quiet

 

[goldie87]

I was just about to change my OEM wipers to the Valeo's because of this exact same reason, but then I got hold of some RainX in Asda for 4 quid.. sprayed it on my windscreen and voila..no squeaking or silly noises and the wipers work as if they're brand new. Would deffo give it a go, cheaper alternative.

 

[STU3Y]

I was just about to change my OEM wipers to the Valeo's because of this exact same reason, but then I got hold of some RainX in Asda for 4 quid.. sprayed it on my windscreen and voila..no squeaking or silly noises and the wipers work as if they're brand new. Would deffo give it a go, cheaper alternative.

My wipers have been a problem since I bought the car 18 months ago. I have had about 5 sets on and I think the problem was actually caused by rain x as it made my wipers bounce across the screen. After a while the blades got so contaminated I had to replace them. I've tried everything, adjusted springs, twisted arms, scraped screen with razor blades, polished screen, used rubbing compound, t - cut, wire wool and bar keepers friend. Never really solved it. Im going to try go back to bosch. If that doesnt work only things left to try which would be extreme is new wiper arms or screen.

 

[olitaylor07]

Chip your screen and claim under ins. Usually £75 max


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[m4rtin]

I've seen to have been cursed by getting involved this this thread, my 3 month old Bosch ones have literally just started to squeak! lol

 

[Bengal]

Have any of you tried the vinegar wiping trick?

 

[33754k]

What's that!!