Previously I had wiper blades that were quiet while operating. When they got worn, as a replacement I bought Bosch, which are quite noisy - not while moving across the glass, but when they change direction. There is a reasonably loud “thud” as they start moving in the otber direction, which is very annoying. Not sure if anyone else experienced this, but can you please recommend an exact make/model of wiper bladew that you use and are happy with? Thanks

I use Bosch and have never noticed any noise. Next time I go out in the wet I'll listen out for it.

a few opinions on here https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic36521.html 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)
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I have bosch wipers on my Renault and they do exactly what you say with a big thud every time they reverse. I bought them online during the lockdown and I wonder if they might be fakes. I had the same Bosch wipers previously and they didn't do that.

I usually buy cheap ones off ebay. Bought these a few weeks ago in time for MOT. £8.60 No problems.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Land-Rover-...2256618219 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

I use Valeo. Can't fault them. Steve

2008 TD4 HSE Auto, Zermatt Silver

Another for Valeo. 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

Bosch aerotwin for me 👍 Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Valeo Aero VU £8.01 for the pair, on eBay
Been using them for ages and never had any issues.
Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Like Battery, like Tyres, like Oil, like Wipers ..... it's all a subjective choice. A choice that has been discussed many times on this forum.

Thanks all, I will give Valeo a go.