Wiper blade recommendations (Octavia Estate) ?

Hans Freikit · 18-03-2006, 22:31

The wiper blades on my estate are in a pretty poor state. Anyone care to recommend a supplier of direct-fit replacements (none of this mucking about with "universal fit" and fiddly little adaptors !) ? I need a full set - two for the front and one for the rear. Online or high-street stores ? Presumably Skoda themselves can sell me the set at their parts desk, but I'm guessing that'll be a premium price.

While we're on the subject, has anyone ever changed the rear wiper arm on their Octavia estate for cosmetic reasons ? Might sound weird, but when I had a Focus, someone discovered that a particular Peugeot rear wiper was a straight swap and a "nicer looking" component.

Cheers,

Si

Octygone · 18-03-2006, 22:35

Go careful with the size of the rear wiper as it will hit the spoiler if not correct

Smifffy 3 f's · 19-03-2006, 00:42

For the front I got direct replacements from Skoda, only about £15 for the pair. The passenger side blade is slightly curved as well which you don't get with the non Skoda blades.

vRSLen · 19-03-2006, 01:21

I bought a blade for the back from Halfords but it misses the top of the rear
screen due to the lack of curve.....

RobClubley · 19-03-2006, 01:41

I changed the rear wiper on my estate for the aero type - seems to wipe better and judder less. Looks nice too.

Mine was 18.72 including delivery from www.VAGparts.com
Go to the online shop and search for part no 6Q6998425

simonsheil · 19-03-2006, 02:27

Did you need a new arm for the aero wiper or was it a striaght swap?

EddyH · 19-03-2006, 02:28

It comes complete, you even get a new nut.

simonsheil · 19-03-2006, 02:52

not bad value for the price then. thanks

Hans Freikit · 20-03-2006, 09:16

Thanks folks, especially Rob. That red rear end of yours looked familiar, then I realised it was the first modded estate I'd seen whilst scouting the web for my own vRS. It was on your pimped website

I've ordered the aero rear from VAGparts now, will probably get the fronts from Skoda dealership.

Cheers,

Si

EddyH · 20-03-2006, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hans Freikit

Thanks folks, especially Rob. That red rear end of yours looked familiar, then I realised it was the first modded estate I'd seen whilst scouting the web for my own vRS. It was on your pimped website

I've ordered the aero rear from VAGparts now, will probably get the fronts from Skoda dealership.

Cheers,

Si

You can also get aero wipers for the front, they're pricey but are in improvement in looks and performance over standard.

Hans Freikit · 20-03-2006, 11:11

Thanks Eddy, I'll try a standard Skoda set on the front now, then look for the aero set next winter when the weather gets mucky again.

Si

Aaquil · 21-03-2006, 00:12

Thanks for that I have just ordered mine.

Aaquil · 25-03-2006, 18:35

I got my car back today after Warranty work seems to be better so I fitted the rear wiper arm I ordered. Looks nice and although it was juddering at first it now seems much better. If the blades needs changing will I have to buy the whole blade and arm again or can I just buy the rubber blade?

jpdisenyo · 26-03-2006, 13:06

Great - I noticed that the rear window on my Octy estate isn't being wiped properly - it's really irritating - now I realise that the previuos owner put a non curved bladed on - thanks for the top tip!

Wayne Kerr · 28-03-2006, 20:11

Lads ,,,,

I've ordered the rear wiper (6Q6998425) from www.VAGparts.com

I also emailed them asking if this is a suitable replacement.
Many moon passed & a reply was received ,,,,,,,,,,,, !!!!!

The OEM measures out at (ARM) 275mm (BLADE) 340mm.
6Q6998425 comes in at (ARM) 260mm (BLADE) 340mm.
They also do an (ARM) that measures out at 280mm, this is fitted to "some" Audi Estates.
Devil and the Deep Blue Sea here !!!!

Mine's ordered so thats it!

You may want to do the measurements first!

fatbob · 28-03-2006, 20:22

You can't beat the original equipment front wiper blade set part number
1J0998003 comes in at £15ish

Wayne Kerr · 28-03-2006, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatbob

You can't beat the original equipment front wiper blade set part number
1J0998003 comes in at £15ish

C U pal ,,,, were talking Ocky ,,,, enit !!!!

18-03-2006, 22:31	#1
Hans Freikit Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 306 Members Car: Skoda Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Wiper blade recommendations (Octavia Estate) ? The wiper blades on my estate are in a pretty poor state. Anyone care to recommend a supplier of direct-fit replacements (none of this mucking about with "universal fit" and fiddly little adaptors !) ? I need a full set - two for the front and one for the rear. Online or high-street stores ? Presumably Skoda themselves can sell me the set at their parts desk, but I'm guessing that'll be a premium price. While we're on the subject, has anyone ever changed the rear wiper *arm* on their Octavia estate for cosmetic reasons ? Might sound weird, but when I had a Focus, someone discovered that a particular Peugeot rear wiper was a straight swap and a "nicer looking" component. Cheers, Si

18-03-2006, 22:35	#2
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,827 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? Go careful with the size of the rear wiper as it will hit the spoiler if not correct __________________

19-03-2006, 00:42	#3
Smifffy 3 f's Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lancashire Posts: 572 Members Car: Octy vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? For the front I got direct replacements from Skoda, only about £15 for the pair. The passenger side blade is slightly curved as well which you don't get with the non Skoda blades. __________________ AL. I'm not bald, I've just got low-maintenance hair.

19-03-2006, 01:21	#4
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,459 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? I bought a blade for the back from Halfords but it misses the top of the rear screen due to the lack of curve..... __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

19-03-2006, 01:41	#5
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,040 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? I changed the rear wiper on my estate for the aero type - seems to wipe better and judder less. Looks nice too. Mine was 18.72 including delivery from www.VAGparts.com Go to the online shop and search for part no 6Q6998425 __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

19-03-2006, 02:27	#6
simonsheil Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleator Moor Posts: 761 Members Car: Skoda Octavia & Felicia Fun Thanks: 8 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? Did you need a new arm for the aero wiper or was it a striaght swap?

19-03-2006, 02:28	#7
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? It comes complete, you even get a new nut. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

19-03-2006, 02:52	#8
simonsheil Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleator Moor Posts: 761 Members Car: Skoda Octavia & Felicia Fun Thanks: 8 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? not bad value for the price then. thanks

20-03-2006, 09:16	#9
Hans Freikit Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 306 Members Car: Skoda Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? Thanks folks, especially Rob. That red rear end of yours looked familiar, then I realised it was the first modded estate I'd seen whilst scouting the web for my own vRS. It was on your pimped website I've ordered the aero rear from VAGparts now, will probably get the fronts from Skoda dealership. Cheers, Si Last edited by Hans Freikit; 20-03-2006 at 09:28.

20-03-2006, 11:11	#11
Hans Freikit Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 306 Members Car: Skoda Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? Thanks Eddy, I'll try a standard Skoda set on the front now, then look for the aero set next winter when the weather gets mucky again. Si

21-03-2006, 00:12	#12
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 475 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Hatch Thanks: 19 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (estate) ? Thanks for that I have just ordered mine.

25-03-2006, 18:35	#13
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 475 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Hatch Thanks: 19 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (Octavia Estate) ? I got my car back today after Warranty work seems to be better so I fitted the rear wiper arm I ordered. Looks nice and although it was juddering at first it now seems much better. If the blades needs changing will I have to buy the whole blade and arm again or can I just buy the rubber blade?

26-03-2006, 13:06	#14
jpdisenyo Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (Octavia Estate) ? Great - I noticed that the rear window on my Octy estate isn't being wiped properly - it's really irritating - now I realise that the previuos owner put a non curved bladed on - thanks for the top tip!

28-03-2006, 20:11	#15
Wayne Kerr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Kent Posts: 936 Members Car: Metalic Black 1.8T 4x4 Estate Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (Octavia Estate) ? Lads ,,,, I've ordered the rear wiper (6Q6998425) from www.VAGparts.com I also emailed them asking if this is a suitable replacement. Many moon passed & a reply was received ,,,,,,,,,,,, !!!!! The OEM measures out at (ARM) 275mm (BLADE) 340mm. 6Q6998425 comes in at (ARM) 260mm (BLADE) 340mm. They also do an (ARM) that measures out at 280mm, this is fitted to "some" Audi Estates. Devil and the Deep Blue Sea here !!!! Mine's ordered so thats it! You may want to do the measurements first! __________________ Deli G ,,,, leader of the Peckham Massif! KW Coilovers fitted, Forge TIP fitted, KK fitted, Blueflame full system fitted, CAI fitted, Forge 007 D/V fitted, PBVH4 fitted, Forge adjustable rear tie bars fitted, FMIC fitted, 312's fitted, Tints fitted. Was that a 4x4 Skoda??? It's IMPOSSIBLE! 197.2 BHP & 263.1Nm

28-03-2006, 20:22	#16
fatbob Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 542 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Wiper blade recommendations (Octavia Estate) ? You can't beat the original equipment front wiper blade set part number 1J0998003 comes in at £15ish

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