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1st February 2012, 12:16 | #1 |
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Any pros and cons for buying 3rd party wiper rubbers?
I want to get some replacement wiper rubbers
I figured a cheap pair off Ebay You might have bought some recently from there that were either really rubbish or really good Any pros and cons for buying 3rd party wiper rubbers?
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1st February 2012, 12:18 | #2 |
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There's been many a thread on this subject with some members favouring the new flat blade whilst others go for Tesco value or Lidl offers.
I'm using flat blade about £12 the pair I think off ebay, they seem fine. Like all wipers keep them clean with a little white vinegar now and then and they should keep the windscreen smear free.
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1st February 2012, 13:21 | #3 |
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Bosch aero twin look the part and they are great. Expensive in halfords but not on eBay. Worth getting. Even normal Bosch ones look cheap, the aero twin set the car off nicely.
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1st February 2012, 14:11 | #4 |
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I used the old Tesco ones (none flat) and they left loads of scratches on my windscreen despite the fact i take care of my cars and make sure the windows are always clean. I've just stuck with Bosch or other well known makes since then. I think one of the last sets i bought were goodyear flat wiper blades from costco however i sold that car on so i'm unable to double check for you.
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1st February 2012, 14:46 | #5 |
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Aldi flat ones are ok for me
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1st February 2012, 18:37 | #6 |
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Bosch Aero are fine for me after trying flat blade which I was not to keen on.
I offered the flat blades free to anybody who could collect. No takers !! Perhaps it's because they are Blue Alf |
2nd February 2012, 07:59 | #7 |
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i put flat ones on mine , i paid ..................... £1.50 for them and they was the best wipers i have had on any car .. the guy that sells then now has a shop in east london so dont get to see him as much as he used to pop in to the garage and sell us bulbs and afew other things for the mot centre ...
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2nd February 2012, 08:10 | #8 |
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i have brought cheap and the noise does my head in so only use bosh or valeo now and nothing else
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