Genuine Mini wipers or third party for replacement?

[sootyvrs]

Probably need a new set after 2.5 years.

Noticed that there is a new style "EVO" flat blade ones which are now available via genuine BMW/Mini sources which I think have replaced the old style ones. My local dealer said they are £23.70 a pair and £11 for the rear.

Do you all use genuine replacements or "cheaper" third party ones? I hear that the new Mini EVO ones are rebranded Bosch ones?

I assume an even cheaper option is to replace the rubbers only... not sure how easy to do that though.

[Macguyvic]

A Rain-X display is set up at the dealer I go to so they fit Mini's.

[sootyvrs]

Not a fan of Rain-X. Used to use it on a previous car and the novelty soon wears off that you can drive without wipers at 60+ mph.

Problem it causes is additional friction for the wiper blades when you do need to use them and it wears them out prematurely

[Macguyvic]

Rain-X makes wiper blades as well as the chemical.

[P10d]

I bought my genuine MINI EVO ones from Lohen.co.uk. Cheapest I could find anywhere. Got some free stickers too.

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[Cooper S Jon]

try here Wiper Blades Ltd. | Suppliers of Quality Windscreen Wiper Blades. i've never used a dealer for wiper blades

[goonerij]

The new 'bosch type' MINI OEM blades are brilliant. I bought some from our local stealer before the winter ..... No judder, streak free, no noise .... and they look good

[sootyvrs]

Quote: Originally Posted by P10d (original)

I bought my genuine MINI EVO ones from Lohen.co.uk. Cheapest I could find anywhere. Got some free stickers too.

They are £27 a pair here so more expensive than the dealer.

I think I will just go with my local dealer for them as prices dont seem that much cheaper elsewhere

[Clifford clubman]

Back in 11/2011 I spent the extra cash and bought a set of Bocsh wipers for my clubbie. What a waste of time and money. Both wipers were the same length (I think 18 inches) as opposed to the halfords ones in which one was just 17inches long for the drivers side. The main problem with the Bosch ones is that on the drivers side the wiper won't wipe on the downstroke for the last 4 inches on the edge near the center of the screen. They make a racket and now after just 15 months the wiper on the passenger side is not wiping properly. Utter utter rubbish!

[JohnnyC]

I bought a set of PIAA wiper blades, almost £50 for the two front blades.

But I had them on my previous car and they last a VERY long time

[The Nun]

Quote: Originally Posted by Macguyvic (original)

Rain-X makes wiper blades as well as the chemical.

If Rain-X fluid supposed to stop the need for using your wipers then I wonder why they decided to make wiper blades too?
To stop you needing the fluid?

[Bozzer]

Bought some of the new Aero style blades in the autumn which cost about £25 from mini dealer. Great upgrade. Much better that the cr4ppy standard ones.

Bozzer

[Mpeterpatrick]

'bosch type' MINI OEM rotor blades are amazing. I purchased some from our regional dealer before the winter season . . . . . I think those would really run great on my ride. . .

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[cristo]

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyC (original)

I bought a set of PIAA wiper blades, almost £50 for the two front blades.

But I had them on my previous car and they last a VERY long time

Love the PIAA Silicone blades. Refills are also available which are a good buy when it's
time for replacement. Also love Aquapel windshield treatment - much better than Rain-X.

[BigDaddy]

get bosch aero blades best out there