Screenwash

[AI1694]

Any good alternatives to the genuine VW screenwash? For my GTI. The genuine stuff is £9/litre on eBay at the moment. Don’t know if that’s a good price to be fair.

[Burwood]

AI1694 said:

Any good alternatives to the genuine VW screenwash? For my GTI. The genuine stuff is £9/litre on eBay at the moment. Don’t know if that’s a good price to be fair.

einszett premium screenwash is the VAG manufacturer. £11/L in concentrated(20:1) makes 20L Ebay

[paultownsend]

Picked two bottles up for a £10 delivered a week or so ago. That will last me two years! Keep an eye out. Try your dealer or TPS. It’s the best stuff and is economical. Currently using it In my Volvo and Mini.

[AI1694]

paultownsend said:

Picked two bottles up for a £10 delivered a week or so ago. That will last me two years! Keep an eye out. Try your dealer or TPS. It’s the best stuff and is economical. Currently using it In my Volvo and Mini.

Hi where did you get them from?

[Sheepshanks]

I use this - https://tps.trade/screenwash-de-icer/quantum-premi... - but some TPS branches are funny about dealing the public. It's about a fiver.

You do see it on eBay and Amazon but make sure you know what they're offering as there are several versions of it.

[Burwood]

Ready to use 1L bottles https://www.vwmotorparts.com/vw-screenwash-c-405_1...

[Sheepshanks]

Burwood said:

Ready to use 1L bottles https://www.vwmotorparts.com/vw-screenwash-c-405_1...

"Ready to use" is normally taken to be diluted. That stuff is concentrated - thank Goodness, at the price!

[baldy1926]

Its a pity lidl have stopped doing their one.

[Burwood]

Sheepshanks said:

Burwood said:

Ready to use 1L bottles https://www.vwmotorparts.com/vw-screenwash-c-405_1...

"Ready to use" is normally taken to be diluted. That stuff is concentrated - thank Goodness, at the price!

I read this one to be 1L concentrated 1:10. So makes 10 Litres. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/644939868?iid=27403942082...

[AI1694]

Thanks folks probably will just buy the genuine stuff then. Does last long mind you.

[Fastpedeller]

Alright using any brand as long as all the old stuff is purged before putting a different brand in. Mixing different fluids causes problems.

[JonChalk]

Holts screenwash goes in my S5.

£10 for 5l, makes 25-50l summer - winter.

[anonymous-user]

In 40 years of motoring i’ve never had a problem with any brand, mix brands & no issues whatsoever. Zilch ever.
Last week ‘Carplan 5l’ was half price via Ocado home shop. So £3.99 for 10l
A years worth for the family cars

[Fastpedeller]

Jimboka said:

In 40 years of motoring i’ve never had a problem with any brand, mix brands & no issues whatsoever. Zilch ever.
Last week ‘Carplan 5l’ was half price via Ocado home shop. So £3.99 for 10l
A years worth for the family cars

Fair doos….. but mixing is sometimes an issue. Purging with fresh water and then adding the new brand isn't much of a hardship for the peace of mind. Better than £9 a litre!

[thebraketester]

AI1694 said:

Any good alternatives to the genuine VW screenwash? For my GTI. The genuine stuff is £9/litre on eBay at the moment. Don’t know if that’s a good price to be fair.

Buy it direct from VW. Much cheaper.

[Who me ?]

Depends on weather. Lowest we get is circa -5c, and I find that Asda best with a dollop of the cheapest washing up liquid ( cheap so as not to foam ,but get rid of bus oil getting on screen) works wonders. VAG didat one time warn against neat water in wash bottles as it could pop washer tubes.

[sw67]

I use this stuff in all the cars in the family

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014VAI3CQ/ref...

[Dr G]

The VW Quantum stuff is really good; I've no idea if you're anywhere near me but we've always got it on the shelf and I think a litre is only a few quid. Could probably even order you a box full if you want to stockpile.

[AI1694]

Dr G said:

The VW Quantum stuff is really good; I've no idea if you're anywhere near me but we've always got it on the shelf and I think a litre is only a few quid. Could probably even order you a box full if you want to stockpile.

I’m based in the West Midlands. Any way to order online? Thanks

[the cueball]

baldy1926 said:

Its a pity lidl have stopped doing their one.

Loads left in my local store, I have 6 of them at home too!