Tickford
Member Since: 17 Jun 2022
Location: Cookham
Posts: 8
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Had new wiper blades fitted by landrover main dealer less then a year ago drivers side split already any recommendations for best quality ones ?
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1st Aug 2022 7:16 pm |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4219
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I use Bosch Aerotwin and have never had an issue with them... I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
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1st Aug 2022 7:30 pm |
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AG2021
Member Since: 03 May 2021
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7
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Second the Bosch aero twins, no squeaks or rubbing after over a year of use!
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1st Aug 2022 8:16 pm |
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Moleshome
Member Since: 15 Oct 2020
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 412
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Another vote for Bosch Aerotwins.
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1st Aug 2022 8:32 pm |
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ronald.soak
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: London
Posts: 524
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Unfortunately in very hot weather the rubbers can stick to the windscreen and shear when you use them to clear insect debris.
It can help to peel the rubbers off, pulling along their length, before setting off. This will also demonstrate how much they can adhere to the screen.
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1st Aug 2022 8:47 pm |
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ronald.soak
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: London
Posts: 524
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Duplicate post
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1st Aug 2022 8:49 pm |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4219
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ronald.soak wrote:Unfortunately in very hot weather the rubbers can stick to the windscreen and shear when you use them to clear insect debris.
It can help to peel the rubbers off, pulling along their length, before setting off. This will also demonstrate how much they can adhere to the screen.
Also never use your wipers to clear ice off the screen as that will also rip them apart, wait until the heated screen has as least warmed the screen... so being Scotland you can’t us them in winter and more recently you can’t use them in summer I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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1st Aug 2022 9:59 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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Valeo Silencio are very good.
The elcheapo ones are no good form the get go.
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2nd Aug 2022 7:40 am |
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Moleshome
Member Since: 15 Oct 2020
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 412
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nigethecat wrote:
Also never use your wipers to clear ice off the screen as that will also rip them apart, wait until the heated screen has as least warmed the screen... so being Scotland you can’t us them in winter and more recently you can’t use them in summer
I turn off the automatic wipe in the winter. More than once I've started the car and the wipers have tried to move on a frosty morning.
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2nd Aug 2022 9:05 am |
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munst
Member Since: 16 Sep 2020
Location: GLOS
Posts: 155
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On the other hand I've tried 2 sets of aerotwins and they both made a really annoying CRACK sound on the drivers side when they reach uppermost position and change direction.
The cheap halfords ones were silent in comparison
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2nd Aug 2022 9:36 am |
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Trailered Movements
Member Since: 16 Jan 2020
Location: East/West Sussex Coast Borders
Posts: 1201
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Normally any 'crack' sound when the drivers side blade changes direction, is down to the blade hitting the plastic trim on the 'A' pillar, just adjust the arm on the spigot and all will be well.
If they're genuine Bosch, they shouldn't give issues, copies at half the price, well that's why they are half the price.
Dave 2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
2010 RRS TDV8 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)
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2nd Aug 2022 11:35 am |
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munst
Member Since: 16 Sep 2020
Location: GLOS
Posts: 155
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They are genuine aerotwins, they dont contact anything and two sets have now given this problem so back to the halfords specials I think!
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2nd Aug 2022 11:47 am |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6683
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Bosch AeroTwin or Valeo Silencio X.TRM are what I tend to use.
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2nd Aug 2022 2:32 pm |
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maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 1265
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Usually buy Michelin at Costco circa £7 each for 26” and 19” but NEVER have 26” on last four visits not a rant!!!!! D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
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3rd Aug 2022 10:09 am |
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