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Been reading about trico. Oldest wiper blade manufacturer in the world .First company to invent and mass produce the wiper blade.(1917) Originally from buffalo U.S.A . Branches world wide for over 100 yrs. They have a factory in brentford UK and were the first company to pay men and women equal pay,after a strike in 1976. So no chinese tat here. Look top quality and probably were the original suppliers for the launch 75 vehicles . I have not seen any early photos of the first factory fitted new R75 vehicles fitted with the bosche wind spoilers fitted from new, but anything is possible.!! I wondered why their clip securing system fits like a glove , and i would like to bet that they will last well. We will see ....
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A while ago was on a trip and needed new blades as the weather wasnt being kind. Bought some from a big box in Aldi/lidle (cant remember which) and although they were of a well known trade name were sH one Teeeeeee! Oriental rubbish!!!
I think its hit and miss what one gets no matter what the name on the box. Some seem so hard they grate as they sweep the screen and other fall apart in weeks. |
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6th February 2024, 13:51 | #26 |
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It may well be that the packaging is used for other similar products for convenience reasons. When some of these companies set up abroad , they use their own tooling and production methods and materials. For example honda up north east uk. It provides them with a new market and distribution platform. Still , whoever makes what , if the end product is good, thats fine by me. The days of buying british made have in almost every industry , very sadly dissapeared...
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Plenty of rubbish coming in from overseas after the home produced product made to BS level is overwhelmed by cheaper non-adhering to standard is available. Kev Last edited by torque2me; 6th February 2024 at 14:59.. Reason: Edit due to naughty word of C and R and A and P. |
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Hi, I have replaced the rubbers only on my 75 over the 10 yrs of ownership keeping the original arms and have had no problems whatever over that time. Managed to source from JAYA motor factors for the last 5 yrs or so and at £3.50. just this month and they are quiet and do the job A1.
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