Just wondering what people deem to be the best on here and why they're at it if they know what size the classic takes and a good place to buy them! Mine are smearing big time and need a change I think...

Cheers

Dan.

 

always found Bosch to be the best, Halfords is my best bet to get them. Seem to do the job and last a while.

Only thing i found is that if you have an import, the wiper size doesnt match the set they sell in halfords. I had to measure it and buy individual blades. Maybe this was just a one off, does seem odd though.
Hopefully just a dodgy one off box.

 

Cheers mate yup used Bosch in the past myself. Mine's a UK car so should be fine, I'll take a look at Halfrauds.

 

had bosh on my old series mcrae and wasn't impressed

 

Bought a set of Bosch myself at the weekend for my classic from the local Subaru dealers. 18.5" for the passenger side and 20" for the drivers side. This was the full assembly and not just the blades. Total price £10.45 including the vat.

 

Just bought a Bosch set for my 05 STi. Passenger blade in the pack was to big. The packs are 22/20 I think, going on the chart. The passenger one has to be 17"

So buy seperates, not twin pack.

Bought from Halfords by the way

 

i use PIAA silicone wipers they last twice as longs as normal rubber ones and they coat the screen so the rain just runs off at high speed

 

yes these are fairly good, i have a set, but i don't think they are worth £35!!!

 

Yup they were sounding very good up until that point!

 

Had my PIAA's for 2 years now and they are still going strong and as mentioned the rain just flies off when driving along motorway.

 

have had bosch on my classic import for 2 months now, bought forn halfords £17.50 for the set, with the spoiler (they were the right size, didn't have to buy seperately). Personally i'm very impressed with them.

 

I've often found that smearing, (as against missing bits due to wiper wear), can be cured by giving the wiper blades a good clean with the back of a dish sponge, (the green pan scrubber bit), liberally soaked in a good degreaser like Mr Muscle Orange.

Then do the screen with the sponge side, same degreaser.

Also pay careful attention to the screen surface at this time of year....mine has tree sap on it, and I NEVER park under any trees. Go figure

Alcazar

 

I have used PIAA blades on my last 4 cars, yes they're expensive but you get what you pay for. I wouldn't use anything else now.

 

PIAA for me.

 

ditto , very impressed with the set i have on the motor !!

 

PIAA

Absolutely worth every penny IMHO.

Even the wife thinks there fantastic..!

 

I need a new set of wipers for my MY05 WRX - anyone know the best place to get the PIAA ones?

Thanks,

Ru'

 

Scoobyworld sell them!

 

PIAA sizes are 11 and 7 for classics, 12 and 6 for newage add an 's' after the code for a spoiler blade.

Used to use Bosch and now on the PIAA's

 

Ditto here to - actuallly I think mine were both the same length - go figure

 

PIAA's all the way. They last alot longer and the visibility is fantastic even with high amounts of road spray.

Never going back to Bosch [though they were reasonable]

Roo

 

Hi

In our experience PIAA worth it every time, as they last 2-3 times longer and performe brilliantly.
As said above you get a sachet of silicone to help disperse water at high speeds ( very effective )
They are available for all model Imprezas front and rear.
Always in stock

Colin@Revolution

www.revolution.eu.com

 

No they don't.
Try using piaa wipers without adding the "special" wipe to your screen and then try tell me that. Once you have the right answer - buy Rain-X and a set of bosch
I have used the piaa without the wipe and after 14 months - still no beading. The claims IMO are ****e.

 

strange but, i changed my wipers to the BOSCH one's and when i wipe, it totally misses a patch on the drivers side (a little hard to explain). ????

 

Do the wipers move freely on the arm?
I've just remembered - my car has 2 year old piaa's on it They do last well but that's what i would expect for the price. Maybe they might just be worth the money, but they don't coat the screen in silicon
How much are a set of Bosch these days? Out of touch with wiper prices i am

 

I've found the Halfords own brand to be way better than Bosch.