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Wipers on Cars

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in General Chat
When was the last time you changed or checked yours?

With all the heavy rain we've had lately I got myself a new set.. the first since I got the car and boy has it made a big difference .. my driver's side one was smearing more then cleaning!!

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    About 2 years, but they need changing really.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I changed them a month ago, after using the same ones for almost 2,5 years, but I guess we don't have that much rain over here...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by rachie004
    never :D

    I looked it up on the web and all the manufaturers recomend changing wipers every 6 months to 12 months .. however of course they want that cos it's more money for them.

    Had mine for 4 years but then again I hardly drive much
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    It's been at least a couple of years since changing the wipers. It's amazing what a good clean can do for wipers too.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Worth changing when you get the car serviced. Reg Vardy changed my two front ones as part of the MOT and service for about a fiver. It does make a difference.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    get some bosch ones, them's the shit (honestly). decent wipers will last 6 months but you'll not notice they'd deteriorated as it happens gradually (of course).
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Kentish
    Worth changing when you get the car serviced. Reg Vardy changed my two front ones as part of the MOT and service for about a fiver. It does make a difference.

    Yep, I actually only changed the right wiper cos my Dad has soem shorter ones that should fit the left side but for now the old one is onthe left and you can see it streaks whilst the driver's side give a clean wipe!!

    The one I got was a Champion Brand from Argos, I didn't shop around, it was raingin when I went shoppingand they were the first ones I managed to find on a sunday!!
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