Where do you buy your wiper blades from?

[bambam]

Need to change some wiper blades and in the past I would have just popped down to Halfords and bought whatever they have. But thought I'd see if there was anywhere else worth trying for a wider range/better prices? Bought some in Costco in the past but it all depends on what they have in stock on the day.

[BadBoyR]

eBay, cheapest ones I can get, you generally get 2 sets for the same price of branded versions


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[Essexman]

eBay, cheapest ones I can get, you generally get 2 sets for the same price of branded versions

Was wondering, do you find much difference, if any, in performance between branded and non brand versions?

[junglebert]

I get mine from ebay too, but always get Bosch ones from a decent supplier.

[MartinMW]

Hi,

Always get mine from Eurocarparts. They often have 50% off and they have deals on at the moment using code BF19.

Might be worth a look.

I’ve used them many times and they’re very reliable.

Cheers
Martin

[Franky Four Fingers]

Bosch all the way- cheap blades aren't worth the money. Fittment clips are generally crud and they go hard and scrape after a while

[redkite]

Bosch from ebay every time.

[Middo]

Top spec Bosch or valeo. If I am in the US the rain X blades are v good

[broxie]

On my old Audi, even Bosch blades were never as good as the originals so when it was time to replace, I bought them from Audi. They weren't that much more money (less than £25 a pair from memory) but the difference was amazing. They didn't judder when cold, they cleared the windscreen properly and seemed to last longer.

There are certain things worth saving money on but wiper blades isn't one of those for me.

[eagletower]

Bosch from euro car parts search google for a promotional code they always have one

[Rod]

I've always bought from Bosch generally, but on recommendation, my last ones were from Amazon VIPA car parts for my Honda.
They have been absolutely brilliant and will certainly buy them again...£15 a pair! can't go wrong. Never juddered or failed yet after 2 years.

[oldoakknives]

Having listened to presentations from many wiper blade manufacturers and suppliers in the past, I can honestly say I'd buy whatever make was on offer.

[David_D]

For some reason, when I've bought Bosch ones from EuroCarParts, although they claim to fit my car (BMW E92), they are a fraction out and so don't snap into place.

Local BMW AD wanted something like £47 (!!) for a pair of BMW branded - no doubt made by Bosch. Fortunately, I found a BMW AD on eBay selling at not much more than half that. Still expensive, mind you, but you can't put a price on having decent wipers when the weather's like it is at this time of year.

[Saint-Just]

And the seller is? (Please )

[David_D]

And the seller is? (Please )

Were you asking me? These were the ones! £27 apparently + P&P. I got 2 sets so came out just under £30 a pair delivered. Not cheap but best I could find that I knew would fit.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193057513641

[ralphy]

I've always bought from Bosch generally, but on recommendation, my last ones were from Amazon VIPA car parts for my Honda.
They have been absolutely brilliant and will certainly buy them again...£15 a pair! can't go wrong. Never juddered or failed yet after 2 years.

I'm another VIPA convert, had 3 or 4 pairs of them now and they've all performed well.

R

[Saint-Just]

Were you asking me? These were the ones! £27 apparently + P&P. I got 2 sets so came out just under £30 a pair delivered. Not cheap but best I could find that I knew would fit.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193057513641

Thank you

[bambam]

Seems like Bosch are popular here!
Fitted some Michelin ones to my Merc today and while they may be good wiper blades, the way they fit seems to be bulkier than the OEM ones.

Are Bosch better in that respect? Will also have a look at Vipa.

[Harry Smith]

It is worth checking to see if you can just change the 'inner' part or wiping-strip on your old blades. I have done this successfully a few times.

[Artistmike]

I've used these people and got very good service and prices... http://www.wiperblades.co.uk I always go to them these days..

[Ventura]

Are these of any use for you?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/val...ivered-3340507

[catch21]

Wiperblades.co.uk £22 pair
Eurocarparts £52 pair

I don't get it??

[Boss13]

Wiperblades.co.uk £22 pair
Eurocarparts £52 pair

I don't get it??

Did you enter the discount code on ECP? (BF19 at the moment). You will find they are suddenly half the price.

[adrianw]

Halfords with the Magic card

[catch21]

Did you enter the discount code on ECP? (BF19 at the moment). You will find they are suddenly half the price.

Ah that'll be it, thanks.

[hogthrob]

my last ones were from Amazon VIPA car parts for my Honda.

VIPAs for your vindscreen

[Griswold]

On my old Audi, even Bosch blades were never as good as the originals so when it was time to replace, I bought them from Audi. They weren't that much more money (less than £25 a pair from memory) but the difference was amazing. They didn't judder when cold, they cleared the windscreen properly and seemed to last longer.

There are certain things worth saving money on but wiper blades isn't one of those for me.

+1

Wiper blades, discs and pads = Main Dealer, every time.

[Claret67]

Bosch ones.
Either from Car Parts for Less or Euro Car Parts.

Basically they are the same company under 2 names.

Their prices See-Saw each other.

[Essexman]

Went for VIPA via amazon for my C Max. Easy to fit, saved a few quid compared to going to Halfords and having them fitted.
Thanks for the recommendation.

[tom_0787]

Amazon!


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[Kingstepper]

Went for VIPA via amazon for my C Max. Easy to fit, saved a few quid compared to going to Halfords and having them fitted.
Thanks for the recommendation.

And not fitted, probably similar price?

[amnesia]

Bizarrely, the best aero blades I could get for my E Class were from the main dealer. Not only were they cheaper than the ECP / G&S / Halfords Bosch prices, they fit properly without ugly adapters and have Merc logos stamped on them.

£40 a set was a bargain IMHO.

[noTAGlove]

Carparts4less.co.uk

They are owned by EuroCarParts, but are much cheaper.

[Essexman]

And not fitted, probably similar price?

I paid approx £40 fitted a few years ago for the front wiper blades only at Halfords. I don't know what Halfords charge for fitting now. It used to be just a few quid, but I'm sure it's gone up.

Vipa via amazon cost me £19 front and rear. Also parts were sent to my home, I saved not having to go to Halfords at a weekend.