Are these wipers any good?

[fjord]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Series-E-46-98-05-...

I know i could get £25 Bosch blades, but pretty much every time i buy blades, i end up selling the car within a month. Maybe this is an encouragement for my ideal car to come up after months of searching, who knows

Either way, one is split so I need some new ones. Currently got some bosch 'frame' ones on at the moment, not the flat aero type.

I assume they're st for £5, but will they last 12 months?

[Grahamr123]

I had similar ones like that my focus and that style was miles better than the metal frame type. For £4 its hardly a big risk

[fjord]

But, if it backfires, thats 6 mars bars i could of had

[A9XXC]

Go to your local ASDA - they have similar on the shelf at similar cost - sometimes 2 for 1!

[LeoZwalf]

Try http://www.mister-auto.co.uk - I am in NL and have used the Dutch version of this site a few times since being here. Prices are very keen and they have always delivered quickly to me - might be worth a check for your car.

This sounds like an advert, it really isn't!!

[ModernAndy]

They're crap, will probably look cheap and will more than likely cause you windscreen vision problems within 2 months but they aren't exactly expensive if you just want to solve a short term problem.

[4sure]

They are good,been using them on various cars and vans for last 5 years

[cptsideways]

Nope these are CRAP !!!!


They are a traditional blade with a metal clip on frame, they are NOT one piece moulded like the OE type. Trust me I've just taken a set apart as they failed within months, they are crap.

[cptsideways]

Here you go

[A9XXC]

They are not like mine.

I've had them on my 944, wifes Hyundai Coupe and daughters Astra Coupe for 3 years, changing them for each winter and still haven't cost as much combined, as 1 set of Bosch for the Galaxy.

Cheap cheerful, effective, but won't last very long.

[gubbabump]

i've had mixed results with ebay aero wipers - always got on well but the last few times, they drag along the windscreen and barely work. may have to invest in some better ones

[TwistingMyMelon]

Normally I'd say crack on you will only lose a fiver, but I would worry the'd scrtch the windscreen like wipers have on my cars in the past

[Toaster Pilot]

Just buy Bosch from Eurocarparts during one of their very regular sales - no way will they be £25.

[fjord]

LeoZwalf said:

Try http://www.mister-auto.co.uk - I am in NL and have used the Dutch version of this site a few times since being here. Prices are very keen and they have always delivered quickly to me - might be worth a check for your car.

This sounds like an advert, it really isn't!!

Found them on here for £3.91!

[stedale]

I have these on the both cars and find them OK. On the Mazda (6 months) they are an improvement, as the standard blades I had before used to click at the top of their travel at "motorway Speeds", not any more.