New front wipers wanted

ednmra · 08-12-2006, 21:23

With all my local dealers now gone, I want to get new front wipers, either original equipment or ones that fit exactly like them. Can't find anything in Halfords etc.
Do I have to get them by post, or something, from a main dealer? I don't really want a 40 mile round trip if I can help it.

kempus · 09-12-2006, 08:36

Try WIPERBLADES.CO.UK : The UK's Premier Online Store.

ednmra · 09-12-2006, 10:02

Thanks - just ordered a pair - about £26 incl. p&p. Picture on web site looks exactly like originals. Called Valeo. Anyone know them?

**VRStu** · 09-12-2006, 10:48

VALEO are a common OEM make. No problems.

ednmra · 09-12-2006, 11:03

Thanks VR Stu

bosnjo · 09-12-2006, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by ednmra

Thanks - just ordered a pair - about £26 incl. p&p. Picture on web site looks exactly like originals. Called Valeo. Anyone know them?

At the moment Valeo and Bosch are the best brands on the market. Few years ago it was only Bosch, then came up Valeo and today Valeo is even better then Bosch. Wipers are expensive but they last long and give good response.

tezza72uk · 09-12-2006, 16:26

Try this link :- 937S 600/475(mm) 24"/19" Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades :: Bosch - Aerotwin Wiper Blades :: Wiper Blades :: Autobulbs Direct Ltd - Xenon bulbs, car bulbs, wiper blades, headlight, Osram, Ring, Philips

They are a pack of two Bosch aerotwins, free postage, and come in two days for £24.99

Can highly recommend !

ednmra · 12-12-2006, 15:21

Valeos arrived today - really good! Showed me how lousy the old ones had got - worth every penny [not yet tried above 70mph though!]

ednmra · 15-12-2006, 15:24

Decided to get rear wiper too and decided to see if Clarion (Worthing specialist dealer where I bought the car) had them. They did. At first he pooh-poohed my buying the fronts on the internet for £26 incl p&p - said they'd only have been £15 with them - then he found out that was for one! Agreed that the two Valeos from Wiperblades.co were fair value after all.
The rear one from Clarion cost me about £5.70 incl vat. Looks and fits like original equipment. It does not appear to be listed on Wiperblades own website.

08-12-2006, 21:23	#1
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	New front wipers wanted With all my local dealers now gone, I want to get new front wipers, either original equipment or ones that fit exactly like them. Can't find anything in Halfords etc. Do I have to get them by post, or something, from a main dealer? I don't really want a 40 mile round trip if I can help it.

09-12-2006, 08:36	#2
kempus Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Worcester Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New front wipers wanted Try WIPERBLADES.CO.UK : The UK's Premier Online Store.

09-12-2006, 10:02	#3
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New front wipers wanted Thanks - just ordered a pair - about £26 incl. p&p. Picture on web site looks exactly like originals. Called Valeo. Anyone know them? Last edited by ednmra; 09-12-2006 at 10:03.

09-12-2006, 10:48	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,448 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: New front wipers wanted VALEO are a common OEM make. No problems. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-12-2006, 11:03	#5
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New front wipers wanted Thanks VR Stu

09-12-2006, 16:26	#7
tezza72uk Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 73 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: New front wipers wanted Try this link :- 937S 600/475(mm) 24"/19" Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades :: Bosch - Aerotwin Wiper Blades :: Wiper Blades :: Autobulbs Direct Ltd - Xenon bulbs, car bulbs, wiper blades, headlight, Osram, Ring, Philips They are a pack of two Bosch aerotwins, free postage, and come in two days for £24.99 Can highly recommend !

12-12-2006, 15:21	#8
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New front wipers wanted Valeos arrived today - really good! Showed me how lousy the old ones had got - worth every penny [not yet tried above 70mph though!]

15-12-2006, 15:24	#9
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,166 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New front wipers wanted Decided to get rear wiper too and decided to see if Clarion (Worthing specialist dealer where I bought the car) had them. They did. At first he pooh-poohed my buying the fronts on the internet for £26 incl p&p - said they'd only have been £15 with them - then he found out that was for one! Agreed that the two Valeos from Wiperblades.co were fair value after all. The rear one from Clarion cost me about £5.70 incl vat. Looks and fits like original equipment. It does not appear to be listed on Wiperblades own website. Last edited by ednmra; 15-12-2006 at 15:40.

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