Team-BHP - The 'Wiper Blade' Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Born2Slow (Post 2374352)

I never had any luck with wipers, I have tried cheap as well as the slightly expensive ones but nothing lasts more than 3 months. A day in the hot sun doesn't matter whether new or old, expensive or cheap its over. I remember one particular wiper, sorry I dont recollect the brand (German but not Bosch), it lasted for about 7 months. So very pleased with it I did some praising to my friend, Big mistake the very next day magically it stopped doing its job.:Frustrati

I have been using Bosch for well over 8 months now. It's time to change it now since it's showing its age. Planning to fix it next week. I will go for the Standard Bosch wipers. It's doing a good job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by torquecurve (Post 2373319)

Bought a couple of 'Aerotwin' lookalikes today for 650 bucks. Are working well. No streaks, no screeching. They were of 'car concepts' make. They have the same profile of the Aerotwins. The guy also gave me a 6 month warranty on it. Will post the pics tomorrow.

Have still kept my old wipers. In case these give problems can switch to that. Also bought the ArmorAll windscreen washer fluid. It does not let the water form sheets on the screen.

Buddy, I purchased the same exactly a week back. They are crap, started making Krr krr noise within a week. I asked for a replacement and they are out of stock. I asked for BOSCH aerotwins and I will pay the difference amount. Assuming that cost of aerotwins is X. I will pay X - Rs 600 for the aerotwins.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F150 (Post 2381160)

F150, can you please pm me the dealer address from where you bought (or will buy) your Bosch wiper blades. I need to get a new set for my Swift asap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurtazaGhiya (Post 2381368)

F150, can you please pm me the dealer address from where you bought (or will buy) your Bosch wiper blades. I need to get a new set for my Swift asap.

For Pune (Authorized Bosch Distributors - I got these contact details from Bosch, India) :

VALUNJ DISTRIBUTORS
D/1,2,3 Royal Arcade,
Near Shankar Maharaj Math,
Opp. Deccan Honda Showroom,
Pune-Satara Road, Dhankawdi,
Pune - 411 043
Phone - 020 - 24366572
9822430224 / 9225573281
Contact Person - Mr. Rajendra Valunj

KOTKAR AUTOMOBILES
32, Karve Road,
Darekar heights,
Opp. Railway reservation center,
Next to Bank Of Baroda,
Pune - 411 004
Phone - 020 - 64003836 / 25434681
9850898624
Contact Person - Mr. Ulhas Valunj

Can anyone make a suggestion for shops/dealer getting Syndicate wiper blades in South Bangalore (BSK, Jayanagar, JC road). I needs to replace stock one after a year urgently. I tried Metro Cash and Carry, but they don't have stock on Bosch wipers at all!

Is JC road is good place, and trust worthy! If shop which shop would be better?

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaguHolla (Post 2382877)

Sachin's Auto Shoppe in Koramangala (behind Bosch) is a reliable place to get one. I picked my set from here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ch.nathan (Post 2344711)

Bought Bosch wipers for my Palio from JC Road - yet to fix.

Front=24"&18" (As per Bosch's list Palio specs are 24"&16". But my car has 24&18. Since I insisted, the shop opened two boxes and gave me the sizes I wanted)

Rear=16". (Palio stock is 14". Since that size was not available I got 16". Hope it will suit).

Total price I paid = Rs.480/-

Hi Nathan,

Did the shop sell you individual blades or were you forced to buy them in pairs? One shop I went to told me they only sell the blades in pairs.

With the rains and heavy traffic I couldn't go to JC road. Thankfully a local Auto shop had these blades in stock. Yet to install them.
I got one 22" and one 17". I wanted 24"&18" but this shop didn't have much.
Paid Rs.255/ for both.

P.S I hope these are not fakes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Slow (Post 2383599)

Hi Nathan,
Did the shop sell you individual blades or were you forced to buy them in pairs?

The attender was "kind" enough to sell individual blades from two different boxes.

Am yet to install them - waiting for the car to finish its service this week. Will give a feedback then.

On physical inspection, the blades have 'BOSCH' letters printed and they look genuine. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Folks, I changed my Chevy's wipers last week. The size was 22" and 14". I paid Rs. 370 for the pair. I also changed the wiper on my Chevy's rear door wind shield. The size was 13" and the cost was Rs. 120.

My previous set of Bosch wipers served me for 3 years!!!:thumbs up
The last time I changed Chevy's wipers, was before my Kerala trip in July 2008. After three long monsoons, the previous set finally wore out. I am an extremely happy customer impressed by Bosch wiper's quality.

Guys, i am facing a very unique problem with my BOSCH wipers. as i changed my wipers a week back, i can see a patch of fog forming as soon as the wiper wipes the windshield and again creating a hazy aura in front of the windshield for me to recognize any car or the dimensions of the road, especially when cars in front go all HIGH beams blaring over mine.

cleaned the windshield, cleaned the wipers, still the problem persists. is it normal ?

above on that my rear wiper which was again replaced by BOSCH is making noise while cleaning and somehow doesn't clean that squeaky clean. it feels pathetic to look at actually.

is it the atmosphere playing foul ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy_lover (Post 2388582)

I am looking for Bosch wiper blades in Pune specifically in wakad/hinjewadi/pimpri/sangawi. Please let me know if you know any place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushantr5 (Post 2389477)

I am looking for Bosch wiper blades in Pune specifically in wakad/hinjewadi/pimpri/sangawi. Please let me know if you know any place.

I bought Chevy's wipers from my friend's shop in Kondhwa. I am not aware of any shops in the areas you mentioned. Try in any one of Castrol Pit Stops. They might be stocking Bosch wipers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by naveen.raju (Post 2375158)

Naveen eight months is too short a life. Any specific reasons.
Usually vehicles parked under direct heavy sun gets damaged in a short while.