Replacement wiper blades

[lostp]

Anyone got any idea where I could find a decent pair? Quick search here didn't bring up any results as to particular model numbers for wiper blades that fit the Mark 3 Octavia.

 

Typing my reg number into Halfords website brings up 0 results, rather unhelpfully.

[mobilone]

without doubt, bosch aerotwin wipers.

 wiperblades .com

[Greg R]

Bosch are typically the best brand, although 'wiperblades. Co. Uk' own brands came a close second in a test carried out by a magazine late last year. They have them (bosch aerotwin) for the O3 (Estate) at about £25 plus delivery.

Edited 25 February, 2015 by Greg R

[strandgaard]

You can get OEM replacement rubber including the plastic thingies on dhe end of the wiper blade. About 5£ from your local VW dealer.

 

http://www.my-gti.com/1777/replacing-the-blade-insert-on-the-aero-wiper-blades-on-volkswagen-seat-audi-and-skoda-vehicles

[Smeghead]

Stock ones work well in my experience.  Part number 5E2 998 001. 

[Genoa1893]

Did you try cleaning them with alcohol or - extrema ratio - with some sandpaper before throwing them?

 

I honestly never had to change a wiper blades, it just sufficed to clean them. And I used to travel 300Km/day, five days a week, for several years.

[kallekilponen]

without doubt, bosch aerotwin wipers.

 wiperblades .com

 

 

Bosch are typically the best brand, although 'wiperblades. Co. Uk' own brands came a close second in a test carried out by a magazine late last year. They have them (bosch aerotwin) for the O3 (Estate) at about £25 plus delivery.

 

 

Really? I tried them on our Volvo a few years ago and found them to be lousy compared to the original blades.

 

Surprisingly the best blades I've come across have been Biltema Ultrablades. (Biltema is often considered a cheap store brand, but some of their products are surprisingly good value for money.)

[Gromle]

Have to agree with kallekilponen, budget wipers from biltema is better than bosch etc. They might not last as long, but are better while they last.

[octavianestate]

I moaned at the dealer saying the blades were noisy. They replaced them for nothing.

[mobilone]

having  had 2 brand new cars with noisy wiper blades, I replaced straight away with bosch  aerotwin, and no noise  problem after that.

it appears the factory fitted blades are not of the best quality.

[V6Jules]

I've found the factory fit blades on my vrs and Passat before to last longer and be more effective than the aerotwins on my wife's mx5 which last about 6-8 months vs the factory fit ones nearly two years.

[lostp]

Cheers all, might try Genoa's advice of giving them a rub with some alcohol or sandpaper first. Only 6 months in and the wipe has become a bit streaky so not too impressed with the OEM parts, which also seem more expensive than the Bosch ones!

[kwmax]

Take a look at German maker HAYNER .co.uk and you will buy those

[Genoa1893]

Cheers all, might try Genoa's advice of giving them a rub with some alcohol or sandpaper first. Only 6 months in and the wipe has become a bit streaky so not too impressed with the OEM parts, which also seem more expensive than the Bosch ones!

 

6 months are nothing. Give it a try, first with alcohol or kerosene, in the worst case you'll end up replacing them