What are the best front wiper blades for the 75

peelaaa · 3rd December 2009, 13:45

At the moment the ones I have judder when it is drizzling etc. Does anyone recommend a brand, the new flat blades ones seem to have the best wipe according to some reviews or are they just a fad?

Parker · 3rd December 2009, 13:54

If they are juddering it general means the are as you suspect worn or need a good clean. Try cleaning first use some kitchen roll and wipe along the length of the blade with some white vinegar costs something silly like 20p from a supermarket, you will be surprised the muck that comes off them. Obviously a good clean of the windscreen too.

Failing that I always buy Bosch from Euro Parts if you can a fraction of the cost Halfrauds will charge you.

James.uk · 3rd December 2009, 14:02

Buy some flat blades, they are more expensive than the normal type but do a much better job..

My old ones were a pain for shudder and squeeks, but now my wipers work in silence, it's bliss! lol..

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Dave Goody · 3rd December 2009, 14:27

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Originally Posted by James.uk

Buy some flat blades, they are more expensive than the normal type but do a much better job..

My old ones were a pain for shudder and squeeks, but now my wipers work in silence, it's bliss! lol..

.

Or buy about 7 pairs for the same price from Lidl, mine have been on for 2 years work perfectly and quiet about £3-50 a pair

nopainnogain · 3rd December 2009, 14:33

im a flat blade convert,just put my first pair on my 75,and they work in silence and clean the screen without smear etc.and the ones i bought were only 10quid the pair,i bought cheapies from ebay in case the sales patter was just hype but theyre superb.
i personally dont see why anyone would buy those old fashioned things anymore.

buy some cheapo flat blades to try,youll be amazed at the difference

Departed 32016 · 3rd December 2009, 14:37

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Originally Posted by peelaaa

At the moment the ones I have judder when it is drizzling etc. Does anyone recommend a brand, the new flat blades ones seem to have the best wipe according to some reviews or are they just a fad?

flat blades £7.50 all in from ebay

or £13 all in from tesco (better quality)

size is 22' both

2Diesels · 3rd December 2009, 14:41

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Originally Posted by kieranswood

size is 22' both

Really!

Has yours got the optional extra wide windscreen fitted?

Departed 32016 · 3rd December 2009, 14:43

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Really!

Has yours got the optional extra wide windscreen fitted?

it does 21" 22" just doesn't do it for me...

baxlin · 3rd December 2009, 14:45

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Really!

Has yours got the optional extra wide windscreen fitted?

Mine's had two 22" on for yonks, no problem.

malcolm

Dave Goody · 3rd December 2009, 14:59

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Originally Posted by nopainnogain

im a flat blade convert,just put my first pair on my 75,and they work in silence and clean the screen without smear etc.and the ones i bought were only 10quid the pair,i bought cheapies from ebay in case the sales patter was just hype but theyre superb.
i personally dont see why anyone would buy those old fashioned things anymore.

buy some cheapo flat blades to try,youll be amazed at the difference

Because they are a third of the price, work as well and were designed for the car, I think the flat ones dont suit the car at all

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nopainnogain Avid contributor rover 75 2.0 v6-low 9 second pro street 100e Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: warwickshire Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	im a flat blade convert,just put my first pair on my 75,and they work in silence and clean the screen without smear etc.and the ones i bought were only 10quid the pair,i bought cheapies from ebay in case the sales patter was just hype but theyre superb. i personally dont see why anyone would buy those old fashioned things anymore. buy some cheapo flat blades to try,youll be amazed at the difference Last edited by nopainnogain; 3rd December 2009 at 14:39..

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