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Bosch, Michelin or Valeo Wiper Blades Which Ones?
Just having a look at Steve's website http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/1-bosch-m...-132-c.asp looking for a new set of blades front and rear for my D4. What are people recommending? I can't remember when I bought my last set of wiper blades I normally change the car before they wear out But as there is a 6 month waiting list for a new one it looks like I am going to have to buy some, don't mind paying for quality ones so over to you Cheers Ian
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5th Mar 2014 6:52 pm
JonM
Member Since: 24 May 2012
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I got some of the Valeo ones a couple of weeks ago - they seem at least as good as any others I've used.
Bosch have a good reputation and I've used them before but for some reason they make one of them shorter than the other for the D4 MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
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5th Mar 2014 7:18 pm
chalky
Member Since: 22 Aug 2008
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I've had BOSCH on for the past 4 months and they have been flawless, the D3 one is shorter than the other by an inch ?
I thought they always had been ?Only dead fish go with the Flow !
5th Mar 2014 7:30 pm
Richie63
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Valeos for me
5th Mar 2014 8:00 pm
anjo14
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I just replaced my blades with Valeo Silencio in December they have a UV indicator on them but that has been washed off now but so far they are excellent.
OK but not totally thump free..
I will try the Michelin ones next....
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5th Mar 2014 8:05 pm
BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
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I fitted the Bosch ones a couple of months ago and apart from having a streak free view, they were noticeably quieter than the Land Rover one's I took off
5th Mar 2014 8:05 pm
Richie63
Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
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I experienced terrible thump from the Michelins, drove me mad
5th Mar 2014 8:11 pm
disco305
Member Since: 01 Jan 2013
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Valeos
5th Mar 2014 8:43 pm
Macpic
Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
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The Trupart ones are great if Steve's put them up for sale. I tested them, and have had them for a month, needless to say that I have used them quite extensively during that period. Still as good as new.
5th Mar 2014 8:45 pm
Woolmeister
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I bought the Bosch ones based on previous recommendations I read on here.
Even before I fitted them, I was annoyed by the fact that one was shorter than the other. If LR provide 22" wipers for both sides, why does Bosch feel it's necessary to shorten one of them?
I've had the Bosch ones fitted for a few months and already the rear one is failing to wipe some areas of the screen. It also leaves a lot of water around the edges of where it's just wiped which means that it all just drips back down again as soon as the wiper has passed. The rear one is so crap, I'm actually considering putting the old two year old LR one back on. The Bosch ones are not as quiet as I expected either.
Next time, I will try Valeo.
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5th Mar 2014 8:45 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Thanks for the responses it looks like we have
Valeo = 4 + votes
Bosch = 1 + & 3- votes
Michelins = 1+ vote
and an outsider with Trupart
Thanks for taking the time to answer guys, I will get in touch with Steve Cheers Ian
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5th Mar 2014 9:19 pm
Crackers
Member Since: 18 Sep 2013
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Valeo - buy the set. Brilliant and quiet!
5th Mar 2014 10:24 pm
BBDisco3
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Woolmeister wrote:
If LR provide 22" wipers for both sides, why does Bosch feel it's necessary to shorten one of them?
For the Disco4, the Bosch guide shows both as 22" and none available for the rear.
I've had silencios from Vaelo before they are good wipers, but I thought they lost there streak free wipe a little quickly, it may have been my tired old screen though
Since having a new screen I've been on eBay cheapies and to be honest they're just fine, I'm out in all weathers on all roads doing circa 2000 miles a month so they've been well tested, the only short coming is missing the top inch of the screen
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But as there is a 6 month waiting list for a new one it looks like I am going to have to buy some, don't mind paying for quality ones so over to you 
The Bosch ones are not as quiet as I expected either.
One sells tyres, the other supplies parts, service items, and all manner of other bits and bobs at very reasonable prices and is an all round helpful chap. He certainly doesn't go about telling people, "I told you so". 
