Superb Wiper Blades

[ashmannnn]

Anyone like to share their experience with Wiper Blade replacement. I am thinking of replacing mine soon and given the wide prices i have seen, I would be keen to hear from others.

For example, has anyone purchased these types of ones off ebay? Or do people generally stick to the Bosch ones?

Thoughts suggestions welcomed.

[Lucas_R]

Get the Bosch ones from the Bosch Aust website (they used to be a sponsor on here - not sure if they still are or not).

[ashmannnn]

Thank you Lucas_R

[ashmannnn]

OMG... after visiting the Bosch shop, I just realised that the prices of around $30 only refers to one wiper blade, not a set of two... so a set will cost me close enough to $60 ! hmmmm

[ashmannnn]

anyone used wiper blades from www.wipertech.com.au ? I read and have heard good things about them. ??

[Guest001]

OMG... after visiting the Bosch shop, I just realised that the prices of around $30 only refers to one wiper blade, not a set of two... so a set will cost me close enough to $60 ! hmmmm

Dont cry our Polo ones were $75 for the two arms from a dealer

[ashmannnn]

cant help but raise a little sniffle based on the price

[brad]

You realise you can buy just the insert for a fraction of the assembly price??

Even from the UK you're looking at AUD45-50 so the AU Bosch site is competitive.

[ashmannnn]

Thanks Brad... as far as I can tell, these are listed as "Bracketless" so I am assuming its just the insert part.

600mm X 450mm Bracketless Windscreen Wiper Blade Black 2 PCS FOR Skoda Superb | eBay

[ashmannnn]

These are a pair but not just the inserts, the whole package as far as I can tell.... the pair delivered from Melb for $26.95 and he appears to have many different ones.

2X Aero Flex Wiper Blades Skoda Vehicles Front Wipers | eBay

[brad]

I have no idea what the first guy is selling. I doubt the 2nd are genuine Bosch.

If you search the Golf or possibly Octavia section you'll find out about the inserts. They are genuine from VW & come with new end-caps.

[ashmannnn]

Thanks for the heads up... will check for other threads.

[Elektron]

Thanks for the heads up... will check for other threads.

I've bought mine from the UK (I think it might have been this mob Wiper Blades Ltd. | Suppliers of Quality Windscreen Wiper Blades.) for roughly 1/2 the price of the same wiper blades here in Australia - it was a while back, I think other UK places are roughly the same.

With the Bosch wiper blades you need to beware, there's two genuine types, one made in Eu and the other in China. I think I've seen reviews saying that you definitely want the EU made ones. The place above probably still sells both, the Chinese are cheaper (obviously).

Most auto stores in Sydney at least, weren't stocking Bosch blades at the time.

[skodian]

I've bought mine from the UK (I think it might have been this mob Wiper Blades Ltd. | Suppliers of Quality Windscreen Wiper Blades.) for roughly 1/2 the price of the same wiper blades here in Australia - it was a while back, I think other UK places are roughly the same.

With the Bosch wiper blades you need to beware, there's two genuine types, one made in Eu and the other in China. I think I've seen reviews saying that you definitely want the EU made ones. The place above probably still sells both, the Chinese are cheaper (obviously).

Most auto stores in Sydney at least, weren't stocking Bosch blades at the time.

I bought mine through Bosch Australian (Bosch e-store) for $65 approx del from Mel to Syd as I could not find any major retailer stocked them. Yes, the one that they sell is made in China which I found it is good enough. AM 600 U & AM 450 U
The Geuine one is around 100$ without fittings from the stealers.

[ashmannnn]

Bought a pair of eBaY delivered for $15.... spine around the wrong way, wont just clip in like it is supposed to slide in. The clip is different and wont push in all the way. Try to change the old clip onto the new blades, the spine that the clip fits over is too fat on the new blades..... sent complaint, got refund... Wipertech here i come..........