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marlot · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 16:52 Post subject: Wiper blades

Having been very disappointed with a set of Halfords blades for my LC4, what makes have you tried which were any good?

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leon · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 21:20 Post subject:

lol halfords you get what you pay for Razz

am using bosh one's from halfords there fine
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Crispin · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 21:23 Post subject:

I too have used Bosh from halfords and they have been fine. I stayed away from halfords own brand for that very reason.

Tesco do a fine range! Says on the side of the box: Single application only Razz

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Nuclear Chicken · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:45 Post subject:

Yes, Bosch seem to be the blade of choice. I'll be for a new set before much longer. Some swear by the PIAA brand. Is it my imagination or is the rear wiper just naff? Mine won't clean the upper center section where the window is most curved. Wasn't sure if it was the blade or just a crummy design. Wife's RAV4 is similar.
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garystockton · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:48 Post subject:

I have Bosch on the front - they're OK, I guess. Judder a bit, but they've been on since last December, and get used a lot Crying or Very sad

The back one is ok - I get a void at the bottom centre, so maybe the blade holder needs a slight tweak?
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Nuclear Chicken · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:54 Post subject:

I think it might be a shit blade that was fitted. I'll replace the lot when I next get a mo. Can't for one minute think that Toyo would let a £30k car out of Japan with a rubbish rear wiper. The front washers are bad enough! Razz

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marlot · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 14:32 Post subject:

It came down to a toss-up between Bosch and these http://cgi.e bay.co.uk/Toyata-Land-Cruiser-03-ON-Aero-Flat-Wiper-Blades-22-21_W0QQitemZ320333061060QQcmdZ Went for the e bay ones and they're excellent. Next day delivery, look smart and working with no smears.

thor · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 18:12 Post subject:

My Local Toyota dealer......parts guy goes out, removes blade/s, replaces with new rubbers, back on the road in minutes, great service. Very Happy

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24Seven · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 18:16 Post subject:

One of those strange parts that are cheaper from Toyota than from Halfords...well at least for a 90