Which front wiper blades ?
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Order a twin pair of Bosch, may as well replace both at the same time.
Just out of curiosity what brand are the originals ?
I always use this site. Reasonably priced and very quick delivery. Given the cost, I just change them every winter regardless of their state. https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp4OCi8bd7gIVme7tCh0bHwYdEAAYASAAEgLSc_D_BwE
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I've used Bosch before and I was never that impressed with their longevity for the price. They were OK, but unless they're cheap I doubt I'd bother again.
I used the Vista cheap ones from Eurocarparts for a few years and just changed them every year and went to Bosch a few times and they didn't really last any longer. Currently running Valeo and they seem alright.
I used the Vista cheap ones from Eurocarparts for a few years and just changed them every year and went to Bosch a few times and they didn't really last any longer. Currently running Valeo and they seem alright.
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I know that VW well for 6C Polo used FM for the front ones and it looks like Valeo for the rear one.
FM are Federal Mogul and just an umbrella company that grabbed lots of small brands, I have a feeling that Champion might have been one of them, and maybe now even Trico which could be an annoying fate for what was a good supplier of wiper rubbers/blades.
Typically there are aftermarket or even OEM brands that supply specific kits where there has emerged enough demand, the Bosch ones that I bought from ECP for my wife's 2015 Polo was a specific application version, ie just fit and no nasty adaptors to sort of make them almost kit and maybe work.
FM are Federal Mogul and just an umbrella company that grabbed lots of small brands, I have a feeling that Champion might have been one of them, and maybe now even Trico which could be an annoying fate for what was a good supplier of wiper rubbers/blades.
Typically there are aftermarket or even OEM brands that supply specific kits where there has emerged enough demand, the Bosch ones that I bought from ECP for my wife's 2015 Polo was a specific application version, ie just fit and no nasty adaptors to sort of make them almost kit and maybe work.
I have Heyner blades and also had them on a previous car. Great quality and good value. https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00DY5DRXK/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm nearly at 2 years old (not me personally) and the OEM blades still clean like new.
Yeah, they last for ages. Much longer than Bosch or Champion, I don't know about other brands as I've not tried them.
Heyner blades on Mrs Seriously's ST also. Impressed with how quiet they are. They also gave me a laugh reading the reviews on Amazon, particularly this one:
The "red wiper" is part of the packaging and is a protective cover fitted to stop the blade getting damaged before use.....
Heyner blades on Mrs Seriously's ST also. Impressed with how quiet they are. They also gave me a laugh reading the reviews on Amazon, particularly this one:
The "red wiper" is part of the packaging and is a protective cover fitted to stop the blade getting damaged before use.....
Lol! Not as funny as this review though!
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