Superb wipers

jessand · 19-05-2007, 18:55

Hi All, The wiper blades on my Superb need changing, does anyone have any recommendations please? I couldn't find anything on the site to do with Superb blades but I know there are issues with some models.

i've just paid £300 for the first variable service on my Pd 1.9 100 at 16750 miles. This seemed a bit pricey for oil, filters and inspection - is it about right? I used Prestige in Coventry.

Many thanks

20VLIL · 19-05-2007, 22:13

As far as I know, the wipers are a dealer only part...now there's a surprise.
Your service, again unfortunately is probably a wee bit much but not too far wrong.
I just had an annual service, inspection and MOT on my 2.5 TDI done for £180...at the main dealer.
Paul

bryanp · 19-05-2007, 23:46

I bought some Bosch generic fit aero wipers from Halfords, cost about £20 (dont know how that compares to the dealers). I have used them over the winter and found them to be no better or worst to the original VAG parts as there probably made on the same production line! I personally am not impressed with the aero wiper mostly because when its cold they set in the last position they were in and judder terribly when wiping the screen and I've used standard Champion wipers on other cars that have moved as much water as the Bosch claim too, I wish someone else could make aero wipers so we have a choose, their only plus on standard wipers is they look bloody good!
BryanP

Baker21 · 20-05-2007, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanp

I bought some Bosch generic fit aero wipers from Halfords, cost about £20 (dont know how that compares to the dealers). I have used them over the winter and found them to be no better or worst to the original VAG parts as there probably made on the same production line! I personally am not impressed with the aero wiper mostly because when its cold they set in the last position they were in and judder terribly when wiping the screen and I've used standard Champion wipers on other cars that have moved as much water as the Bosch claim too, I wish someone else could make aero wipers so we have a choose, their only plus on standard wipers is they look bloody good!
BryanP

Quite right mate!!

The aero wipers are the worse thing on the Superb and it doesn't matter whether you purchase Skoda blades or an aftermarket blade they are all rubbish and this is dueto the windscreen design in conjunction with the wiper arms....they just don't work together!!

Octygone · 20-05-2007, 10:18

My 05 superb has ordinary wipers (the one on the passenger side has a curve in it) but they are due for a change soon

Baker21 · 21-05-2007, 08:49

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Originally Posted by Octygone

My 05 superb has ordinary wipers (the one on the passenger side has a curve in it) but they are due for a change soon

Yeah the newer Superbs went back to the the 'old school' wipers and arms as Skoda had so many complaints about the Aero Wipers IIRC...

kprm77 · 21-05-2007, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Baker21

Yeah the newer Superbs went back to the the 'old school' wipers and arms as Skoda had so many complaints about the Aero Wipers IIRC...

Wonder how much it would cost to get the wipers (and wiper arms?) converted to the normal ones? I'm not much a fan of the rain sensing thing either - maybe the Aero blades make this worse as it's so obvious there's no rain to wipe when the blades are shuddering and jumping on the screen!

Baker21 · 21-05-2007, 14:19

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Originally Posted by kprm77

Wonder how much it would cost to get the wipers (and wiper arms?) converted to the normal ones? I'm not much a fan of the rain sensing thing either - maybe the Aero blades make this worse as it's so obvious there's no rain to wipe when the blades are shuddering and jumping on the screen!

Having gone from the normal wipers and arms to the Aero Wipers and arms on my previous car (VW Bora) IIRC I paid around £60 for the conversion.......but you could try and source some from a Scrap Yard?!?

I assume you have adjusted the switch on the top of your wiper stalk that changes the wiper intermittance, which also makes it less sensitive?

Tom_vRS · 21-05-2007, 15:05

I love the Aeros on my Passat - I thought the windscreens would be identical?

Baker21 · 21-05-2007, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I love the Aeros on my Passat - I thought the windscreens would be identical?

I bet they work on the Passat though? Do they?

I am just assuming that the screen is different? Maybe it's not but the angle of the screen or the wiper arms, springs, motors on the Superb just don't tie up well at all together....

rotodiesel · 21-05-2007, 15:39

The whole set up on the Superb is the same as the Passat - you can fit a Passat windscreen to a Superb.

The main problem with the Aero wiper blades is that the rubber develops a "set" when the blades are parked. The trick is to lift and move the arm slightly when you leave the vehicle so the blades are flipped in the opposite direction - this will relieve the "set" in the rubber. Of course, half the time you will forget - which is just what's needed to keep the blades symmetrical. After this treatment, the Aero blades on my car (originals) work perfectly.

A lousy Bosch detail I'm afraid - these blades are really hopeless when it's very cold as they become too stiff.

There are just too many silly details like this on VAG cars now. My next vehicle will be a Honda or a Toyota now that the Japs have cracked the diesel engine and can make good ones. When I bought my Superb, a "good" Jap diesel was outside my price range.

rotodiesel.

Gizmo68 · 21-05-2007, 21:30

I can only assume mine were just changed before i got the car because they are faultless.

kprm77 · 22-05-2007, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

I assume you have adjusted the switch on the top of your wiper stalk that changes the wiper intermittance, which also makes it less sensitive?

It is slightly better when set to be less sensitive, though still catches on the screen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

The trick is to lift and move the arm slightly when you leave the vehicle so the blades are flipped in the opposite direction - this will relieve the "set" in the rubber. Of course, half the time you will forget - which is just what's needed to keep the blades symmetrical. After this treatment, the Aero blades on my car (originals) work perfectly.

I'll give that a go.

19-05-2007, 18:55	#1
jessand Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Superb wipers Hi All, The wiper blades on my Superb need changing, does anyone have any recommendations please? I couldn't find anything on the site to do with Superb blades but I know there are issues with some models. i've just paid £300 for the first variable service on my Pd 1.9 100 at 16750 miles. This seemed a bit pricey for oil, filters and inspection - is it about right? I used Prestige in Coventry. Many thanks

19-05-2007, 22:13	#2
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Members Car: Big fat V6 Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Superb wipers As far as I know, the wipers are a dealer only part...now there's a surprise. Your service, again unfortunately is probably a wee bit much but not too far wrong. I just had an annual service, inspection and MOT on my 2.5 TDI done for £180...at the main dealer. Paul __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

19-05-2007, 23:46	#3
bryanp Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 135 Members Car: superb Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Superb wipers I bought some Bosch generic fit aero wipers from Halfords, cost about £20 (dont know how that compares to the dealers). I have used them over the winter and found them to be no better or worst to the original VAG parts as there probably made on the same production line! I personally am not impressed with the aero wiper mostly because when its cold they set in the last position they were in and judder terribly when wiping the screen and I've used standard Champion wipers on other cars that have moved as much water as the Bosch claim too, I wish someone else could make aero wipers so we have a choose, their only plus on standard wipers is they look bloody good! BryanP

20-05-2007, 10:18	#5
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,828 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Superb wipers My 05 superb has ordinary wipers (the one on the passenger side has a curve in it) but they are due for a change soon __________________

21-05-2007, 15:05	#9
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Superb wipers I love the Aeros on my Passat - I thought the windscreens would be identical? __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

21-05-2007, 15:39	#11
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 672 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Superb wipers The whole set up on the Superb is the same as the Passat - you can fit a Passat windscreen to a Superb. The main problem with the Aero wiper blades is that the rubber develops a "set" when the blades are parked. The trick is to lift and move the arm slightly when you leave the vehicle so the blades are flipped in the opposite direction - this will relieve the "set" in the rubber. Of course, half the time you will forget - which is just what's needed to keep the blades symmetrical. After this treatment, the Aero blades on my car (originals) work perfectly. A lousy Bosch detail I'm afraid - these blades are really hopeless when it's very cold as they become too stiff. There are just too many silly details like this on VAG cars now. My next vehicle will be a Honda or a Toyota now that the Japs have cracked the diesel engine and can make good ones. When I bought my Superb, a "good" Jap diesel was outside my price range. rotodiesel.

21-05-2007, 21:30	#12
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,276 Members Car: Superb Comfort 1.9 TDi 130 Thanks: 16 Thanked 78 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Superb wipers I can only assume mine were just changed before i got the car because they are faultless.

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