Window Wipers

[2Stevo2]

Chaps,

Its that time again to replace the window wipers.

I always tend to go towards Bosch but I've got to say, I wasnt very impressed with my last set.

Any recommendations?

 

[martin j.]

I use Valeo or Bosch, depends what the local factors has at the time.

 

[Jay5959]

I got Valeo wipers last time, but I don’t rate them compared to Bosch. Bosch lasted a lot longer

 

[GlekkeMatrak]

Been wiping with the same Valeo set for about 3 and a half years now. Still perfect. Either Bosch or Valeo are fine, as long as you maintain them with some WD40 every once in a while, and apply some spray wax to the window.

 

[Rockbox]

Bosch

 

[martin j.]

I change the wipers at least annually-before winter- they’re not expensive and vision is as important as grip.

 

[BillyCool]

Currently using Bosch and they work well but also used Valeo in the past without issue.

 

[SuperV8]

Chaps,

Its that time again to replace the window wipers.

I always tend to go towards Bosch but I've got to say, I wasnt very impressed with my last set.

Any recommendations?

I've just fitted a Bosch kit - A350S. Seems good so far.

Leon needs 650 & 400mm.

I happened to find the Bosch kit cheaper than the Valeo kit on ebay. If the Valeo would have been cheaper I would have got that.

 

[G.P]

I change the wipers at least annually-before winter- they’re not expensive and vision is as important as grip.

I replace them when they just start to show signs of wear. My 2010 Mk.2 Leon did 100k and I never had to replace either of the front blades, they were still perfect when I sold it in 2019 because of which I now buy from the dealer as I find the clips always secure slightly better..

 

[Jay5959]

Euro car parts have 40% off at the moment if anyone is still looking

 

[SuperV8]

Euro car parts have 40% off at the moment if anyone is still looking

They always have 40% off
I usually find the best price by searching the part number on ebay.
I often find ECP have a cheaper price on ebay than they do on their own website!!

 

[Jay5959]

They always have 40% off
I usually find the best price by searching the part number on ebay.
I often find ECP have a cheaper price on ebay than they do on their own website!!

Fair enough, had a few bad experiences on eBay so I personally avoid unless I can’t get the parts anywhere else.

edit: I’ve just had a look on eBay, £10 cheaper even with the offer ?‍. Think I might be sending them back and reordering elsewhere ?

 

[SuperV8]

Fair enough, had a few bad experiences on eBay so I personally avoid unless I can’t get the parts anywhere else.

edit: I’ve just had a look on eBay, £10 cheaper even with the offer ?‍. Think I might be sending them back and reordering elsewhere ?

I have brought loads from ebay over the years, maybe I have been 'lucky'? but i've only ever had 1 issue a few years ago and that was with a fake memory card - looking back it was obviously a fake and too cheap for a sandisc! Paypal were good in quickly refunding the small amount of money.

Sellers with large and top ranking feedback rating should be trustworthy and have a scan at some of their recent feedback - and as you've noted I often find large retailers on their with cheaper prices than their own websites and continual discounts of their inflated prices.

 

[martin j.]

ECP do better prices on the phone or in person than the website, that’s just a con to draw you in, ex ECP employee.

 

[Seriously?]

ECP do better prices on the phone or in person than the website, that’s just a con to draw you in, ex ECP employee.

Yep, 40% off an overly inflated 'list' price is not much of a deal in my mind
ECP price for Bosch Aerotwin front set for my car 'discounted' price £27.83, Amazon Prime price £20.40 with next day delivery.