Yes, really it happened. Along with a catalogue of other minor niggles with this vehicle recently (Detached reverse sensor wiring, failed tailgate strut etc etc).

 

I am therefore trying to find a replacement arm.

 

I ordered one on ebay after carefully selecting the make, model, variant, year, engine etc... Part came and they sent what I think is the Estate one (it's a few inches too long), they reckon they don't do that part. All the usual suspects appear to not stock rear wiper blades let alone wiper arms (GSF  / Euro CP etc).

 

 

The old part is: 6Y6 955 704

 

Any ideas for cost effectively tracking down a suitable replacement arm and blade? Gonna give the local dealer a buzz in a moment to see if they are reasonably priced.

 

Many thanks.

 

Loads on ebay, just bought a second hand one for 18 with delivery. Does sound like youve been sent an estate version though

Yup, I have a Leon and that takes a rear Fabia arm (I recall heeding advice to get the hatchback one as the estate one is too long).

 

Local dealer wants £20.17 + vat just for the arm and it's a back order item with a 12 working day lead time :(

 

Back to ebay, hopefully for a better experience with a different seller.

Thanks BTW.

You could use this opportunity to upgrade to the Polo aero wiper?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aero-Rear-Wiper-Arm-Blade-For-VW-Golf-I-to-V-Polo-2002-05-Touran-2003-09-L29-/280894924959?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4166a4689f

 

Handy fitting guide.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/126916-fabia-i-vw-polo-rear-aero-wiper-fitting-guide/

This 5 year old. A real 5 year old? Or a temporary insanity resulting in the mental and emotional capacity of one?

 

One of my favourite-est topics EVER on Briskoda.

Edited 5 March, 201511 yr by vindaloo

5 year old what?   in a safari park?