The 'Wiper Blade' Thread

Akshay1234 · 15th July 2008, 19:10

paid 270 for bosch wipers for my getz today.

gd1418 · 15th July 2008, 20:56

This is of great help. What about Scorpio rear?

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Here's the list of available wiper blades from Bosch for Indian cars. The list is not complete as it doesn't include most high end cars. Contact the nearest Bosch dealer for the information regarding vehicle models not listed.

The format goes like this: Part No:xx -- Length in inches:xx" -- Suitable for:xxxxx,xxxxx,xxxxxx

(The first listing is a single blade pack and the rest comes as double blade packs)

2) 3 397 005 065 -- 13.5"/13.5" -- Amby Nova (new), Matiz (rear), Santro (rear), Wagon R (rear), Safari (rear)

6) 3 397 005 071 -- 19"/19" -- Ikon, Uno, Scorpio, Sumo*, Estate*,Sierra*

8) 3 397 005 074 -- 22"/22" -- Safari

appuchan · 15th July 2008, 20:59

I too upgraded my Verna wiper blades to Bosch. Now only if it rained ...

joecherian · 16th July 2008, 14:17

For all those who want to get a bosch wiper blade in Indira nagar koramangala area, there is one Tulsi Auto parts in CMH road.it is almost oposite the bata show room after double road when you come from 100 feet road, go in to the 17 C cross and you can find the shop on right.Phone no is 080 25250869
I got one for my Indigo for 330

worrisomebear · 18th July 2008, 16:42

is it possible to replace maruti car wipers by something similar to fabias wiper..particualarly swift wipers by fabia wipers....complete balde with rubber i mean

nikkibike · 22nd July 2008, 14:00

Bought Aero Twin yesterday for my Swift. Costed me Rs.1800 per set.

Neverever thought a pair of wiper blade will be so expensive. So curious me calledup Zak to findout whether he has heard of something like this! Says no idea; and suggests me to go ahead so that we can do a review bout it later.

Well... it looks pretty heavy and passes a premium variety feel and works wonderfully too. But still I feel the pinch when I do the arithmetic again and agian. I think the 'desi Bosch' wiper blade which is available for Rs.300+ is pretty much good and serves the purpose quite well.. so for the price of aero twin, you can buy several sets of 'desi Bosch' wipers and so why this??!!

The shop guy says.. LIFE!!! hmm.... I will keep a close watch on this stuff for its 'LIFE' and its ability to sustain present performance!

ugh... DAMN EXPENSIVE!!

prabhuav · 22nd July 2008, 14:04

nikkibike. I think you got ripped off .. one set of blades os ~900 rs.

condor · 22nd July 2008, 15:02

@nikki, this particular set of blades is sure wiping your pockets clean. :-)

Why didnt you check around, or use the Bosch ?

Quote:

gd1418

: This is of great help. What about Scorpio rear?

@GD, the info that Sankar posted was not accurate for my truck. It states 19" here, but Bosch wipers are available only in even sizes. I'm using 22" & 20" for front.

Check the size of your blades with a scale, & you should get the size for your Scorp.

nikkibike · 22nd July 2008, 15:16

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Originally Posted by prabhuav

nikkibike. I think you got ripped off .. one set of blades os ~900 rs.

But then few guys here have fitted the same for Rs.1700/-!!! See the earlier posts...
I thought the 'bit' that costed ME more is due to the present "inflation" thingy!! :-(

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Originally Posted by condor

@nikki, this particular set of blades is sure wiping your pockets clean. :-) Why didnt you check around, or use the Bosch ?

This one is also from Bosch duda..! "imported" stuff!!
hmm.. don't scare me like this dudaa.. or esle I will start wiping my eyes also!!!

leadf00t · 22nd July 2008, 15:36

I got Bosch blades for my Lancer on the weekend for 350 bucks from a dealer in thane. Looking at the prices quoted by all you guys i feel i was overcharged at 350.

They wipe well however they are squeaking. My earlier syndicate ones were also squeaking. Do you guys feel that if it squeaks they might be fakes???

Can the squeaking be attributed to the fact that my windscreen has got a lot of swirl /scratch marks. I plan to changed the windscreen as well however for now only the blades is what i can afford.

I have the packing they came in my car boot I will check for it tonite.

what should i be looking for to ensure they are not fakes.

condor · 22nd July 2008, 16:06

Quote:

nikkibike

: This one is also from Bosch duda..! "imported" stuff!!
hmm.. don't scare me like this dudaa.. or esle I will start wiping my eyes also!!!

@nikki, hope you wont need the wipers for that.

"Chashme pe unke wiper ..."

Check boschindia.com for a list of dealers. There must be one in your city. Try get your wipers from them. You should get the genuine stuff, at correct rates. Makes much more sense than buying what the car accessories shops & retailers tell you.

For Bangalore : check Vijaya Diesels. It's opp Urvashi, on the road that's between JC Rd & Lalbagh Road.

nikkibike · 22nd July 2008, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor;912042Check [URL="http://www.boschindia.com"

www.boschindia.com[/url] for a list of dealers.

haa.... g8 link mate! Thanks.

mansidea · 22nd July 2008, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by gd1418

Can anyone relate their experience of Bosch wipers for Scorpio? My original stock wipers of 2004 vintage have now started squeaking and I'm planning to change. Any advice would be welcome...

I am using Bosch wipers for the Scorpio since the last season & the difference is noticable. It doesnt make much noise & cleans well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gd1418

This is of great help. What about Scorpio rear?

Rear, its hard to get as one peice so i am using the stock.

R.P.M · 23rd July 2008, 14:59

Changed over to Bosch blades for my mondeo.. Bought it from Chandrika Auto in Prabhadevi.

gemithomas · 23rd July 2008, 15:16

Bosh wipers lack quality now. The last two sets got hard qute fast. Moreover they dont have the right sze nes for the palio. the left blade is slightly smaller. And the dealers wont give you them from different packs. What hell. How do they decide what lenght wiper blades i should use.!!!

Plannng to switch back to syndicate.

15th July 2008, 19:10	#61
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	paid 270 for bosch wipers for my getz today.
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15th July 2008, 20:59	#63
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 642 Thanked: 27 Times	I too upgraded my Verna wiper blades to Bosch. Now only if it rained ...
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16th July 2008, 14:17	#64
joecherian BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Almhult,Sweden Posts: 550 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	Bosch wiper in Indira Nagar For all those who want to get a bosch wiper blade in Indira nagar koramangala area, there is one Tulsi Auto parts in CMH road.it is almost oposite the bata show room after double road when you come from 100 feet road, go in to the 17 C cross and you can find the shop on right.Phone no is 080 25250869 I got one for my Indigo for 330
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18th July 2008, 16:42	#65
worrisomebear BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai, London Posts: 54 Thanked: 9 Times	wiper replacement is it possible to replace maruti car wipers by something similar to fabias wiper..particualarly swift wipers by fabia wipers....complete balde with rubber i mean
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22nd July 2008, 14:00	#66
nikkibike BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: QoAS Posts: 526 Thanked: 4 Times	Damn expensive!!! Bought Aero Twin yesterday for my Swift. Costed me *Rs.1800* per set. Neverever thought a pair of wiper blade will be so expensive. So curious me calledup Zak to findout whether he has heard of something like this! Says no idea; and suggests me to go ahead so that we can do a review bout it later. Well... it looks pretty heavy and passes a premium variety feel and works wonderfully too. But still I feel the pinch when I do the arithmetic again and agian. I think the 'desi Bosch' wiper blade which is available for Rs.300+ is pretty much good and serves the purpose quite well.. so for the price of aero twin, you can buy several sets of 'desi Bosch' wipers and so why this??!! The shop guy says.. LIFE!!! hmm.... I will keep a close watch on this stuff for its 'LIFE' and its ability to sustain present performance! ugh... DAMN EXPENSIVE!! Last edited by nikkibike : 22nd July 2008 at 14:02.
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22nd July 2008, 14:04	#67
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	nikkibike. I think you got ripped off .. one set of blades os ~900 rs.
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22nd July 2008, 15:36	#70
leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	I got Bosch blades for my Lancer on the weekend for 350 bucks from a dealer in thane. Looking at the prices quoted by all you guys i feel i was overcharged at 350. They wipe well however they are squeaking. My earlier syndicate ones were also squeaking. Do you guys feel that if it squeaks they might be fakes??? Can the squeaking be attributed to the fact that my windscreen has got a lot of swirl /scratch marks. I plan to changed the windscreen as well however for now only the blades is what i can afford. I have the packing they came in my car boot I will check for it tonite. what should i be looking for to ensure they are not fakes.
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23rd July 2008, 14:59	#74
R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 200 Thanked: 26 Times	Changed over to Bosch blades for my mondeo.. Bought it from Chandrika Auto in Prabhadevi.
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23rd July 2008, 15:16	#75
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Bosh wipers lack quality now. The last two sets got hard qute fast. Moreover they dont have the right sze nes for the palio. the left blade is slightly smaller. And the dealers wont give you them from different packs. What hell. How do they decide what lenght wiper blades i should use.!!! Plannng to switch back to syndicate.
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