Forum favourite windscreen wipers?

Thermobaric · 12-20-2021, 01:52 PM

Looks like it's time to replace my windscreen wipers. I know the BMW ones are highly regarded but I was wondering if anyone has any alternatives before I buy another set of Bosch Aerotwin flat wipers.

dragerboy · 12-21-2021, 03:33 AM

Bosch for me

tend to get them off Ebay as they seem cheaper than everywhere else.

ValSolo · 12-22-2021, 02:54 PM

Got Bosch as well, no complaints.

nomiS330d · 12-22-2021, 11:07 PM

Bosch for me too.

Andy198712 · 12-24-2021, 05:44 AM

I need some soon, I’ve got Bosch now and been on ages, so last well.
But I felt the velo ones before looked nicer and maybe worked a tad better too? But can’t speak on lasting times as they were on when I brought it

eezeh · 12-24-2021, 08:21 AM

valeo make the bmw blades, i use valeo wipers.
only thing i dont like is they have the valeo logo screen printed on them.

P14kle · 12-24-2021, 08:31 AM

Cheapo generic £7 jobbies off Ebay for me...
They do them in specific fit for my pre lci arms. just change them twice a year or so..

Cant bring myself to pay Bosch prices 🤑

nomiS330d · 12-24-2021, 11:29 PM

My mate swears by supermarket cheapys. Given how relatively cheap they are and east to replace I may give them a go next time in the name of science. If they last anywhere near the 2 years my current Bosch's have been on then I’d stop being a brand snob lol

Silver Streek · 12-29-2021, 11:02 AM

I used to use Bosch but moved to BMW wipers they are the same price and last longer.
Had my car MOT'd end of June and let the guy put Veleo wipers on and they are already screeching and skipping over the screen 6 months later.
Will go back to genuine BMW wipers, for me they are the best and longest lasting.

335xirookie · 12-29-2021, 11:15 AM

https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/33...eywords=wipers

life time warrantee FCP Euro

Phil325i · 12-30-2021, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 335xirookie

https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/33...eywords=wipers

life time warrantee FCP Euro

Fine for you lucky US customers but probably not much use for the OP who's based in the UK...

Luper52 · 12-30-2021, 09:24 AM

So Valeo makes the windshield wipers for the e90? I thought it was Bosch because it's listed as OEM on FCP Euro. Valeo is listed as OE.

Regardless, I just installed my Bosch blades and I am suuuper happy with their performance so far.

DriverLDN · 12-31-2021, 08:18 AM

Bosch all the way. I've just changed mine on my new car and also replaced with Bosch.

Andy198712 · 01-02-2022, 05:07 AM

Also where are people buying them from? Prices seem to vary

M-technik-3 · 01-02-2022, 07:27 AM

Really liked PIAA brand for years but can't find them for E9X.

Silver Streek · 01-02-2022, 07:54 AM

I buy mine from the BMW eBay store, delivery is usually fairly swift.

Andy198712 · 01-02-2022, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Streek

I buy mine from the BMW eBay store, delivery is usually fairly swift.

£47.90 though

nomiS330d · 01-03-2022, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy198712

Also where are people buying them from? Prices seem to vary

I get them from Amazon.
I don’t know what car you’ve got but these are for my pre LCI e92.
Bosch Wiper Blade Aerotwin A453S, Length: 600mm/450mm − Set of Front Wiper Blades https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005FVP8...RE7TKWM6JN2G1B

Chappers 71 · 01-03-2022, 12:34 PM

I've also got Bosch on my e92, must be 5 or 6 years since I last changed them. Still working fine, although I do clean the wiper blades once every few months.

Thermobaric · 01-03-2022, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy198712

Also where are people buying them from? Prices seem to vary

I went with some Boschs from Amazon. £16. Thanks for everyone's input.

Silver Streek · 01-03-2022, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy198712

£47.90 though

They don't call them the stealers for nothing!

For my use they outlast Bosch ones so worth paying the premium. For me anyway.

Andy198712 · 02-17-2022, 02:39 PM

So I tried the cheap ones…..
basically didn’t clear the screen and left a smear/ribbed section right in my view, tried cleaning the screen with everything

Brought a Bosch blade and it’s crystal clear.

So for me…… I won’t buy the cheap ones again

12-20-2021, 01:52 PM	#1
Thermobaric Captain 65 Rep 671 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Forum favourite windscreen wipers? Looks like it's time to replace my windscreen wipers. I know the BMW ones are highly regarded but I was wondering if anyone has any alternatives before I buy another set of Bosch Aerotwin flat wipers.
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12-21-2021, 03:33 AM	#2
dragerboy Captain 83 Rep 687 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330D Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Horsham, UK iTrader: (0)	Bosch for me tend to get them off Ebay as they seem cheaper than everywhere else.
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12-22-2021, 02:54 PM	#3
ValSolo Enlisted Member 12 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red 640d GC Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	Got Bosch as well, no complaints.
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12-22-2021, 11:07 PM	#4
nomiS330d Lieutenant 75 Rep 541 Posts Drives: E92 330d Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (0)	Bosch for me too.
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12-24-2021, 05:44 AM	#5
Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	I need some soon, I’ve got Bosch now and been on ages, so last well. But I felt the velo ones before looked nicer and maybe worked a tad better too? But can’t speak on lasting times as they were on when I brought it
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12-24-2021, 08:21 AM	#6
eezeh New Member 11 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E91 330D, E46 325Ti Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	valeo make the bmw blades, i use valeo wipers. only thing i dont like is they have the valeo logo screen printed on them.
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12-24-2021, 08:31 AM	#7
P14kle Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 291 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South West UK iTrader: (0)	Cheapo generic £7 jobbies off Ebay for me... They do them in specific fit for my pre lci arms. just change them twice a year or so.. Cant bring myself to pay Bosch prices 🤑
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12-24-2021, 11:29 PM	#8
nomiS330d Lieutenant 75 Rep 541 Posts Drives: E92 330d Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (0)	My mate swears by supermarket cheapys. Given how relatively cheap they are and east to replace I may give them a go next time in the name of science. If they last anywhere near the 2 years my current Bosch's have been on then I’d stop being a brand snob lol
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12-29-2021, 11:02 AM	#9
Silver Streek Lieutenant 119 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 325d E91 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: The Moon iTrader: (0)	I used to use Bosch but moved to BMW wipers they are the same price and last longer. Had my car MOT'd end of June and let the guy put Veleo wipers on and they are already screeching and skipping over the screen 6 months later. Will go back to genuine BMW wipers, for me they are the best and longest lasting.
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12-29-2021, 11:15 AM	#10
335xirookie Private 12 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 08 335xi E92 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: 06010 iTrader: (0)	https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/33...eywords=wipers life time warrantee FCP Euro
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12-30-2021, 09:24 AM	#12
Luper52 Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	So Valeo makes the windshield wipers for the e90? I thought it was Bosch because it's listed as OEM on FCP Euro. Valeo is listed as OE. Regardless, I just installed my Bosch blades and I am suuuper happy with their performance so far. __________________ If you found my post helpful, please consider hitting the 'Appreciate' button Instagram - YouTube
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12-31-2021, 08:18 AM	#13
DriverLDN First Lieutenant 50 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport E90 2006 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Croydon iTrader: (0)	Bosch all the way. I've just changed mine on my new car and also replaced with Bosch. __________________
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01-02-2022, 05:07 AM	#14
Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	Also where are people buying them from? Prices seem to vary
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01-02-2022, 07:54 AM	#16
Silver Streek Lieutenant 119 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 325d E91 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: The Moon iTrader: (0)	I buy mine from the BMW eBay store, delivery is usually fairly swift.
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Chappers 71 Major General 5477 Rep 5,426 Posts Drives: Beige G31 40ix m sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kent, The Garden of England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 G31 xdrive 40i ... [4.00] 2006 E92 335i SE [9.50]	I've also got Bosch on my e92, must be 5 or 6 years since I last changed them. Still working fine, although I do clean the wiper blades once every few months. __________________ G31 40ix M Sport E92 335i. E36 328is coupe E39 540i V8 6SP manual E34 3.6 M5. E34 525i sport. VW Jetta Mk2 GTI 16v. 1679cc 1967 resto-cal beetle
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02-17-2022, 02:39 PM	#22
Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	So I tried the cheap ones….. basically didn’t clear the screen and left a smear/ribbed section right in my view, tried cleaning the screen with everything Brought a Bosch blade and it’s crystal clear. So for me…… I won’t buy the cheap ones again
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