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paxman



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Wiper blade dimension

My MY13 needs both wiper blades replaced. Took them out then measured: one is 600mm and the other 500mm.
Went to Halfords website, inputed car reg. which came up wirh a pair of Bosch AM980S box contains 2 wiper blades of 600mm and 475mm.
Clearly this is not the same pair I have.
Can you advice where to get these blades?
Thanks
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paxman



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Found another pair from halfords with correct dimensions
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original rear wiper ...... I'am sure is the same part number as a 1959 Mini Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

first thing I took off of my car and replaced it with a stylish, good quality 'Aero wiper blade'

Other car accessory outlets are available, other than Halfords !!!
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Re: Wiper blade dimension

paxman wrote:
My MY13 needs both wiper blades replaced. Took them out then measured: one is 600mm and the other 500mm.
Went to Halfords website, inputed car reg. which came up wirh a pair of Bosch AM980S box contains 2 wiper blades of 600mm and 475mm.
Clearly this is not the same pair I have.
Can you advice where to get these blades?
Thanks


Valeo vm399 , original LR fitting , cheapest on Amazon £22.50 , better than Bosch, they always seem to be noisy after a few months use.
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+1 for the Valeo wiper blades .

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paxman



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Thank for your suggestion.
Do these valeo wipers use "pinch tab" as wiper lock?
Found them on amqzon as £ 22.45.
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Re: Wiper blade dimension

paxman wrote:
My MY13 needs both wiper blades replaced. Took them out then measured: one is 600mm and the other 500mm.
Went to Halfords website, inputed car reg. which came up wirh a pair of Bosch AM980S box contains 2 wiper blades of 600mm and 475mm.
Clearly this is not the same pair I have.
Can you advice where to get these blades?
Thanks


Halfords are notorious for not getting the right part against the right part number in their instore lists. I had a lucky escape after eventually finding the right part number for both Halfords own brand and Bosch as they had neither in stock. I went to the main dealer who had the right Land Rover blades in stock cheaper than Halfords, and they fitted them for free while I sat in the showroom enjoying a free coffee.

J
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If pinch tab is where hou press the 2 sides then yes, I've just fitted these valeo's after getting a new screen, very impressed.
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i bought these on Ebay for under £10 and seem to work just fine, not sure how long they will last but they're doing the job just fine right now...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Rear-Windscreen-Wiper-Blade-Set-For-2007-2012-Land-Rover-Freelander-2-UK/152594191101?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
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paxman



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Yes Halfords is expensive. Their wiper blades cost over £32-34 whereas ebay or amazon are about £20.
I recently bought a varta battery for my ibiza from tayna for £67 where as their own make is £92 or a yuasa £112.

I can't remember exactly when the wiper blades replaced by Team Valley Land Rover but I think it was only over a year and they were £20 each +vat. Yesterday, from recommendation here, I ordered a pair of Valeo vm399. Time will tell how this pair performed.
Thank for all your comments.
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