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Quality wiper blades ?

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 1:14 pm
by BongoBongo123
Any recommendations please. I would use Bosch by default but on ebay those for Mazda Bongo state only
2 x 400mm front blades and as we know one is a 600mm so that is not quite cutting it.

Have not looked at the Fury shop ones yet if they have them, anyone used them ? Decent quality ?

Halfords are the worst I have ever had so I will never get those. ANy suggestions welcome.

Really important item yet easily overlooked I don't want ones that last 3 months and are then in the bin like Halfords.

Thanks

Re: Quality wiper blades ?

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:14 pm
by Bongo George
Just got the one's in attachment below seem OK only had a mouth so not put through winter test yet but seem fine ๐Ÿ˜€

Re: Quality wiper blades ?

Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:42 am
by Roy748
A really good tip is the periodically clean the blades with WD40 applied to a rag and then wiped up and down the blades. This stops squeaking and often the click, as when a blade gets hard it tends to jump when changing direction.
You do not get any oil residue on the windscreen either provided you clean and leave before use.

Re: Quality wiper blades ?

Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:42 am
by Harv
I've used https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk for many years, quite happily. The brand Iguana does the job and lasts very well. Delivery is very good, and you'll get a discount via Topcashback. Certainly worth a try.

Re: Quality wiper blades ?

Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:13 pm
by BoolyBongo
Go into Halfords with a measuring tape. Thatโ€™s where I got mine.

Re: Quality wiper blades ?

Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:43 pm
by Winnie-bongo
I got mine from Mazdabongo.com posted out with my service parts ๐Ÿš
BongoBongo123 the Halfords own wiper blades were made by Bosch but Halfords staff always push the Bosch as more expensive or supposedly better :roll:

A good tip is to get potatoe peeling and wipe the inside of it up and down the blade as I was told by an old mechanic when I was training, also RainX is fantastic and saves the use of the wipers.

Re: Quality wiper blades ?

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:55 pm
by BongoBongo123
Responses appreciated. Surprised Halfords are made by Bosch. I would never buy Halfords own brand ever again.. also others have reported the same lack of life span. I never got 3 months before the windscreen was a smeery mess very time they were used.

Appreciate the tips.