At 16,000 miles my rear wiper blade is worn/damaged, and so it seems about the right time for new blades all round. Which make of blade seems to suit a D4 HSE best? Any preferred supplier? ( I was thinking of A.F. As they are Forum supporters)
Valeo silencio (or something similar) are great - had them on my D3 and D4 following recomendation on hereI started off with nothing and Ive still got most of it left.
3rd Sep 2015 8:56 pm
Fitzy73
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I have Valeo blades on mine and I'm very pleased with them.
Try using the search function as there is a lot information about wiper blades on here, I think the other popular choice are Bosch.Andy
3rd Sep 2015 9:16 pm
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3rd Sep 2015 9:39 pm
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I use Bosch. Cannot comment on Valeo, but don't get cheap or own brand, tried several and you get a terrible slapping noise in the wet.Sill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
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3rd Sep 2015 9:46 pm
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I get a wet slapping noise with my new Bosch which wasn't there before they were changed.SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
3rd Sep 2015 10:41 pm
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Mr.Tom wrote:
...... and you get a terrible slapping noise in the wet.
There has to be a tasteless wifey joke in here somewhere................... she would kill me though.
Or is it only me on this particular wavelength "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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4th Sep 2015 8:59 am
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D3 x2 now gone
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4th Sep 2015 9:08 am
al cope
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Yes, I have noticed your missus does make that noise - now back to wiper blades - Valeo here too - although Bosch used in the past without problems, but didnt last very long.
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4th Sep 2015 12:34 pm
grahamk
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Got Valeo for a very reasonable price from Euro Car Parts3 Flash Indicators
Clock on Dash
GVIF & Reverse Camera
D4 Bluetooth
EGR's Blanked
Try Valeo next....
OEM Land Rover ones - whoever makes them - not good.......crickets clack
Michelin - cheap as chips especially in ASDA ...... Flimsy back to the future construction.....DONT LAST LONG
Bosch - which I am currently using not totally silent....but are a wise purchase...
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4th Sep 2015 1:26 pm
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Good Year From Costco, good price good quality..no clickety clack3 Flash Indicators
Clock on Dash
GVIF & Reverse Camera
D4 Bluetooth
EGR's Blanked
I've used Lucas ones with no issues and nice and quiet....Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
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4th Sep 2015 4:18 pm
marcros
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i have been using the michelin stealth ones, both on the D3 and just put a set on our megane. They are cheap when they come on offer at Costco. Good performance, and on the D3 no issue with longevity so far- they have been on about 12 months.
4th Sep 2015 8:32 pm
DDDad
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I've got Heyners fitted. They leave a line of spatter on the backstroke, right across the driver's eye line. It's annoying, but I can't recall whether the originals did, too. Do yours Went for a job as a human cannonball. Not the right calibre.
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- now back to wiper blades - Valeo here too - although Bosch used in the past without problems, but didnt last very long.
