Wiper Blades

[mushroominator]

Hi,

I've noticed a few threads on here but none that have directly answered the question. I have a 2013 Seat Leon SE. I've done about 15, 000 miles and the blades have started smearing now, been quite lucky going from some posters.

I've already looked online (particularly wiperblades.co.uk) and every website is suggesting a different type of blade. One website was even 100% wrong, they thought both passenger and driver side blades were 20".

I've been to my local garage and they wanted 19 quid for each blade, I don't particularly want to spend over 50 pounds on three blades.

What wiper blades are people using? Can I get a model number or something please?



Also not sure if this is related but I have noticed that the smear only happens on the downwards swipe, am I alone?

 

[chrisRibiza]

I bought Valeo VM844 for the front and a bosch blade for the rear.

If you search you'll find a part number for the rear.

Blades aren't cheap so I'd say it will be between £40 and £50 for all 3.

 

[scrich7]

I purchased some Michelin Hybrid Stealth blades from Costco, £7 each or so.

I think you'll need 26" and 16" for the front.

 

[Andy]

Can I get a model number or something please?

Found this in a notepad if any use

Front:- Drivers 26" & Passenger 16" (650mm & 400mm)

Rear:- 13" (330mm)


Valeo SILENCIO X-TRM
Position: Rear VM265
Position: FR DS+PS VM844

Bosch Aerotwin
Position: FR DS AP26U
Position: FR PS AP16U
Position: Rear BOSCH, 3 397 008 713

Position: FR DS+PS A556S


TRICO Fit EX334 Wiper Blade

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/access...-blades-tested-windscreen-wipers-product-test

 

[mushroominator]

I purchased some Michelin Hybrid Stealth blades from Costco, £7 each or so.

I think you'll need 26" and 16" for the front.

How have they been? On amazon at the moment the pair are coming in at 28 quid.

thanks for the replies as well, the Bosch pair in Halfords are actually incorrect as well.

 

[robin cur]

Bosh euro parts, good wipers

 

[weirdkerr]

How have they been? On amazon at the moment the pair are coming in at 28 quid.

thanks for the replies as well, the Bosch pair in Halfords are actually incorrect as well.

I bought the Bosch pair in Halfords, the Assistant said they had been other folk saying the drivers side was 2 inches short but it seems ok to me, the bits that are missed on the wipe with the 24" blade are not see through anyway....

 

[dephead2004]

Search for my posts. I bought a Bosch rear off eBay for lead than 10. Excellent fit and function

 

[concerned cat]

Search for my posts. I bought a Bosch rear off eBay for lead than 10. Excellent fit and function

Maybe you should check your spelling before posting?

 

[G.P]

Also not sure if this is related but I have noticed that the smear only happens on the downwards swipe, am I alone?

You may have some dirt on the rubber blade, some rag & white vinegar cold be your friend.

My 2010 Mk.2 Leon on it's original bales at 50k is just starting to smear very slightly.

I have noticed that with after market blades the clips onto the arm are not as flush and slim as OE from a dealer..

 

[mushroominator]

You may have some dirt on the rubber blade, some rag & white vinegar cold be your friend.

My 2010 Mk.2 Leon on it's original bales at 50k is just starting to smear very slightly.

I have noticed that with after market blades the clips onto the arm are not as flush and slim as OE from a dealer..

Yeah, I've tried that - it worked for a short period of time.

I assume I should wash the screen the same way?

 

[G.P]

I clean the screen at the same time as the blades..