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Northcroft



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windscreen Wipers . . .opinions ?

Not that I go out much, but if its raining, the wipers judder, very irritating. Is it simply because I bought cheap-ish wipers a year back ?? Only travelled just over a thousand miles in a year so they cant be worn out.

Can anyone verify if buying expensive ones, maybe Bosch. can cure this fault or is it a question of bending the wiper arms a bit?


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andyk159



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Cheap wipers are false economy in my opinion. They don't last and do squeek and judder.

Go for Bosch or Valeo. Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

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Northcroft



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yes, it makes sense ! Bow down 2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)

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SYFL2



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I’ve not been impressed with Bosch recently but a deep clean of the screen may help.

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tim_roberts



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I find the cheap ones last about a year to 18 months.

I reckon I can get through 3 or 4 sets (5 years) for the price of one Bosch set.

Do the Bosch ones last 5 years? I doubt it.

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bxzx16v



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I've had Bosch and Valeo on our Fl2's and the Valeos are the better ones . Not been impressed with the Bosch at all .

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (For now ?)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
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I Like Chips



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The Range sell good cheap ones

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SteveC



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Valeo are good - mine are in their 3rd or 4th year and still working fine. Steve

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MotionInc



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Valeo all the way!

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Northcroft



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I Like Chips wrote:
The Range sell good cheap ones



The Range ?? Whistle Whistle What makes you suggest they are good ones? I see I can get a front set there for £8.99 . . . 2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)

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Nodge68



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Valeo for me too. I'm OCD with wipers and lights, so every year before the MOT, I service the engine, fit new wipers front and rear, and fit new headlamp bulbs too. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

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tenet



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Like the OP I had some Halford wipers that juddered and made a terribly irritating noise. Bought smoe Valeo on line and cannot fault them. MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

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I Like Chips



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Northcroft wrote:
I Like Chips wrote:
The Range sell good cheap ones



The Range ?? Whistle Whistle What makes you suggest they are good ones? I see I can get a front set there for £8.99 . . .


The best reason I put them on 18 months ago. Try them out yourself

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I've been using Bosch aero twin on mine no complaints at all. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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bxzx16v



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I put a set of Vistapro (Eurocarparts) wiper blades on my wife's Fl2 years ago , these were cheap and during a wash I caught one with the wash mitt and it broke way too easily . They were duly removed and binned .

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (For now ?)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S

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