I buy the econ ones that they have for car shops and dealers, they do not put these out on display. $3 per blade and just change them 2 times a year . None of the wipers seem to last over a year anymore later mark dearing
In a message dated 10/29/2012 3:33:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: I do fine with Bosch wiper blades, 19 inch on the driver's side, 18 on the passenger's.. around 12 bucks each maybe. plus Rain-Xon all the glass and exterior mirrors. you might want to consider those insulated covered blades for freezing conditions. I have never tried any though myself. Scott www.turbovans.com
On 10/29/2012 12:04 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Are some brands better than others? I put a new set on early this year > -- don't remember what brand, something mid-priced -- and they are > useless now, just push the water around with no squeege action. I could > do better with a butter knife. > > The FLAPS seems to have about ten different brands in stock, and before > I buy another set I'd like to know if anyone knows what brands are > likely to be better. Something I can find in the US. > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > Bend, Ore. > |
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