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Tripledge Wipers - silicone rubber & lifetime guarantee

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  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    ...but still not both 18s like the website suggests :confused:
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  • steveo3002
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    any info on replacements ?

    probably cost another £10 on postage for replacements and youd need another set while they swap them over
  • shown73
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    If there is a Lidl near you, they are doing wipers at three quid a pair. Don't be put off by price, they're really good, been using them on various cars for years. Far better than Bosch, for example.
  • TiTheRev
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    shown73 wrote: »
    If there is a Lidl near you, they are doing wipers at three quid a pair. Don't be put off by price, they're really good, been using them on various cars for years. Far better than Bosch, for example.
    Trouble is, that on nearly all modern (5/6years old) cars, the fittings are all being changed so that no one manufacturer can do a 'one size fits all' replacement anymore. Old cars, yes maybe.
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  • TiTheRev wrote: »
    Trouble is, that on nearly all modern (5/6years old) cars, the fittings are all being changed so that no one manufacturer can do a 'one size fits all' replacement anymore. Old cars, yes maybe.

    Most seem to offer the little bit of plastic that are supposed to act as adapters
  • TiTheRev
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    Definately not an option with the VAG aero versions, and have seen some wierd contraptions on Jap motors too!
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  • TiTheRev wrote: »
    I used to sell a non-silicone version of these (exactly same design) about 10+ years ago, they never sold well and even when I put them on my own Mk1 Fiesta XR2 (nice car!), they lasted about 6months but were smeary and poor.

    Ok then tell us the best wipers for non smear & non squeak.


    Moneysaver
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    moneysaver wrote: »
    Ok then tell us the best wipers for non smear & non squeak.


    Moneysaver
    TBH, im not sure these days. The ones I used to sell were standard rubber like most now. Silicone may have solved that issue. The aero blades that VAG use (and that I have had on my VWs for 3/4years) have never squeaked or smeared. Have had them leave a line before, but just needed a quick clean and then good as new. I bought them for my Mk4 golf and sold the car with them on, still working well. My current Passat has had them fitted and no problems there too...
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  • Crabman
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    Placed an order, I'll post when they arrive with whether I think they're worth it.

    I called their sales line and was told it should be possible to transfer the rubber blade to my existing Bosch frame (as they don't have a spoiler blade frame for driver's side) but I'd need to leave it in their frame for the lifetime replacement.

    Also (slightly less attractive) there's a £2.50 P&P charge for any lifetime replacements required and you're also responsible for sending the old ones back afterwards. I guess provided they last as long as they claim, it should still work out cheaper.
  • TiTheRev
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    Keep us posted :)
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