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Where to get cheap wiper blades and lamp bulbs?

Hi - could someone recommend a place where I could get cheap wiper blades and bulbs for a Focus MK2 Estate?

Ebay?

The packs of bulbs that Wilkinsons sells appear to be generic. Is there a way that I would know if these are suitable?

I know this question may appear a little naive but I would like to avoid paying the sky high prices that Ford appear to charge for such essential/basic parts if possible.

How do I know which ones to get?

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  • newfoundglory
    newfoundglory Posts: 1,912 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 5 July 2011 at 6:06PM
    I use euro car parts for bulbs and blades. Or if I can't wait for delivery, I use gsf car parts who have a local store not too far.

    Ford branded blades are made by bosch (they have the logo on), and bulbs on my ford are osram.
  • mikey72
    mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite
    All car bulbs are generic, none are specific to the car. So long as you buy the correct bulb, it'll be ok.
    Some cheap one aren't as good as the most expensive, so some are better than others.
    The same applies to wipers in most cases.
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