Any pros and cons for buying 3rd party wiper rubbers? - Page 4

Dave Goody · 3rd February 2012, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Jakg

Bosch Aerotwins for me.

Wouldn't even entertain using the OEM ones - I would expect they are hideously expensive (My Dad's Kia's aeros are £40 for genuine ones!)

Used cheapo's in the past and they are fine... but after a few months they are rubbish. The Bosch's weren't cheap (£22 for the pair), but still wipe well (although not "perfect" like they used to).

Plus I like the looks...

Was meaning to grab some from Aldi to try them, but they didn't have any listed for our cars...

You dont need a listing get 22" they are universal fitting. Mine are still perfect after 3 years Cant be bad for a Fiver

suffolk boy · 3rd February 2012, 12:55

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Originally Posted by Dave Goody

You dont need a listing get 22" they are universal fitting. Mine are still perfect after 3 years Cant be bad for a Fiver

i have been using aldi ones for quite a while seem fine also they have them in next thusrsday at £5.99 a pair mine where listed on the box under mg ztt will be buying more as spares

uk_dave&gill · 3rd February 2012, 13:49

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Originally Posted by suffolk boy

i have been using aldi ones for quite a while seem fine also they have them in next thusrsday at £5.99 a pair mine where listed on the box under mg ztt will be buying more as spares

According to this, they are not even that much! £4.99 in fact!

barann · 3rd February 2012, 13:59

Been useing the flat type off e-bay @ £7 a pair been on car for 18 months and still plenty of life in them yet

DerekS · 3rd February 2012, 15:47

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

According to this, they are not even that much! £4.99 in fact!

Just seen that site, but correct me if im wrong, those wipers are not the flat type , they're the normal type. Flat ones dont have all the hinged bits on them , and are Flat . innit ?

I should have read posts properly, Ive just been to aldi to buy wipers, NEXT WEEK SIR . Had one a few weeks and it seems ok. Wanted its mate today. (Flat one ).

uk_dave&gill · 3rd February 2012, 16:01

I have no idea!

I just looked up Aldi and searched for wiper blades.....

COLVERT · 3rd February 2012, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Dave Goody

I think exactly the opposite. The aero wipers look ugly and as for new technology look at them, they are cheaper to make which is why they are the fitment on new cars, not because they are better. Someone tell me why they are more expensive? My Lidl ones are now 3 years old and are perfect for £4.

Bought some ALDI ones yesterday for 5 Euros a pair.

Jules · 3rd February 2012, 23:37

Get what you pay for in my books

Dave Goody · 4th February 2012, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Jules

Get what you pay for in my books

You certainly do, 3 years still perfect for £4-99

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barann Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon CDT club se Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Solihull Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Been useing the flat type off e-bay @ £7 a pair been on car for 18 months and still plenty of life in them yet