Valeo Windscreen Wipers

mr_accountant

Test reviews are not the be all and end all, especially just one. They do give a general idea, for example autoexpress say bosch were too expensive, however if you shop around they can be found cheaply.

The difference between 3 and 4 stars is highly subjective with lots of variables. I would like to see more of these type or reviews to even out these variables and gain a more accurate picture.

vansboy

Bosch & champion ARE the favourites, as far as most 'in the trade' are concerned.

But, as mentioned earlier, worth checking they've been fitted right.

& that the screen & rubbers are clean - you might have had some fallout/road polution on there, that you cant see.

Use neat screenwash on the actual blades, with some kitchen towel, to clean them. You'll see LOADS of black residue, before they're clean again.

& do the screen, with neat wash, too & polish off with scrunched up newspaer. (inside too)

Plus, a 12month replacement cycle isn't a bad idea, anyway!!

(Ask Jaguar - it's standard anual service requirement)

VB

AP

I'll stick with the ones from Wilkinsons at £2.99 per pair. At this price, even if you change them half a dozen times every year, you are still saving money.

CrazyChemist_2

AP wrote:

I'll stick with the ones from Wilkinsons at £2.99 per pair. At this price, even if you change them half a dozen times every year, you are still saving money.

If you change them half a dozen times a year you'll be paying almost £18 - you could have one decent pair for that!

Silent_Bob_3

In my experience the Bosch ones are the worst I've had, but maybe that's because they dont fit my curved windscreen very well.

chrisw

My Peugeot came with Valeo fitted as standard. I've found replacing the rubber only rarely works as all the joints on the arm become loose over time causing judder and the blades don't seem to stay in the clips very well. If they slide out a bit, it can end up scratching the windscreen.

chajun

Hello all. I have a Jan re 2003 Skoda Fabia estate. So far the rear wiper has been replaced three times"dealer not interested"and the front twice"still not interested" The last rear one as replaced at Christmas 2004.
They appear to be junk. I have not abused them. Would anyone have the email address for their hq.This is not on!
Regards

AP

chajun wrote:

Hello all. I have a Jan re 2003 Skoda Fabia estate. So far the rear wiper has been replaced three times"dealer not interested"and the front twice"still not interested" The last rear one as replaced at Christmas 2004.
They appear to be junk. I have not abused them. Would anyone have the email address for their hq.This is not on!
Regards

Get those from Wilkinsons at £2.99 per pair. I have had mine from them for over a year and still don't need changing.

CrazyChemist_2

are those the entire units or just the rubber blades from wilkinsons?

AP

CrazyChemist wrote:

are those the entire units or just the rubber blades from wilkinsons?

They're the entire units, not just the rubber.