Wiper blades

KRS_SN · 12-06-2018, 12:42 PM

Car is 2 yrs old and making a slamming noise on the windscreen edges so service adviser suggests change of wiper blades £50. Car is still under warranty are wiper blades covered. I am a UK owner.

Fliplegend · 12-06-2018, 12:47 PM

Are you the original owner? If so, it should be under the free maintenance program for 4yrs or 50K miles whichever comes first and yes, wiper blades are covered under that.

Billfitz · 12-06-2018, 01:15 PM

I just got a pair of OEM blades for $ 25, shipped. The part # is 61612159627. Google it, find the best deal where you are. Changing them takes 30 seconds, no tools. That's for an F30. If you don't have an F30, can't tell by your garage, you're in the wrong forum.

tex2670 · 12-06-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KRS_SN

Car is 2 yrs old and making a slamming noise on the windscreen edges so service adviser suggests change of wiper blades £50. Car is still under warranty are wiper blades covered. I am a UK owner.

Wipers aren't a warranty item. Maybe maintenance--not sure what the "free" maintenance, if any, covers it the UK.

bavarianride · 12-06-2018, 04:33 PM

To OP, not sure if this aftermarket pair will work:

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/denso/11014234

Make sure the replacements have the pointy ear fitment pieces, or else they won't sit flush to the wiper arms.

Mine BMW logo wipers have lasted 2 years, going on to 3rd rainy season.

Do try to clean the blade edges with rubbing alcohol, that may restore the cleaning capability of the blades.

bheng89 · 12-06-2018, 04:36 PM

Bought the Bosch Aerotwin for $21 from amazon and I am more than pleased with the performance

donkey · 12-06-2018, 11:03 PM

I had this happen for a while - just brush them over with some melted butter to fix the noise. You can use a cooking brush if you have one, or just use a hand towel dampened in the melted butter. The key is just to add a thin layer.

jh_f30 · 12-07-2018, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by donkey

I had this happen for a while - just brush them over with some melted butter to fix the noise. You can use a cooking brush if you have one, or just use a hand towel dampened in the melted butter. The key is just to add a thin layer.

Donkey, ogre, or TROLL? Do you own stock in Land o Lakes?

Billfitz · 12-07-2018, 07:34 AM

Really, what a stupid idea. I only use margarine, and only margarine made with olive oil.

In all seriousness I do regularly clean my blades with alcohol. 50 year old single malt, of course.

Orion4 · 12-07-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

Really, what a stupid idea. I only use margarine, and only margarine made with olive oil.

In all seriousness I do regularly clean my blades with alcohol. 50 year old single malt, of course.

Let me suck on your blades- PLEASE!!!

upsidedownfunnel · 12-07-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

Really, what a stupid idea. I only use margarine, and only margarine made with olive oil.

In all seriousness I do regularly clean my blades with alcohol. 50 year old single malt, of course.

People from Glasgow would never let a good Scotch be used on wiper blades. A nice Beefeater gin should work just fine.

Billfitz · 12-08-2018, 08:08 AM

Beefeater? Maybe on a Ford, my bimmer deserves Hendricks.

KRS_SN · 12-08-2018, 08:40 AM

Have very nice polish vodka to wipe wipers with besides the moves you get with vodka are awesome will get them wipers dancing in no time 😀

John in VA · 12-08-2018, 01:32 PM

What's with the Facebook-type replies? Too many holiday spirits being consumed?!
Thankfully the OP was only asking about wiper blades.

jh_f30 · 12-08-2018, 08:48 PM

I wonder if the Mexican-built G20s will have their wipers pre-treated with tequila... 🤔

KRS_SN · 12-09-2018, 06:50 AM

I think that the wipers are hitting the OSR (UK) A pillar of the car. Possible alignment or bushings of the wiper arm are incorrect research reveals so car is going to the dealer on 18th for suspension work anyway so will ask them to check the wiper system.

Billfitz · 12-09-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

I wonder if the Mexican-built G20s will have their wipers pre-treated with tequila... 🤔

I wonder what one uses in Utah?

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Fliplegend Captain 1471 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2015 435ix F33 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Are you the original owner? If so, it should be under the free maintenance program for 4yrs or 50K miles whichever comes first and yes, wiper blades are covered under that. __________________ 15' 435i F33 Metallic Grey/Dakota Black/Contrast Blue \| AWD \| M Sport 15' 328i F30 Mineral White/Dakota Saddle Brown \| AWD \| Luxury Line
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I just got a pair of OEM blades for $ 25, shipped. The part # is 61612159627. Google it, find the best deal where you are. Changing them takes 30 seconds, no tools. That's for an F30. If you don't have an F30, can't tell by your garage, you're in the wrong forum.
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bavarianride Major General 1509 Rep 5,089 Posts Drives: bimmer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: northern california iTrader: (0)	To OP, not sure if this aftermarket pair will work: https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/denso/11014234 Make sure the replacements have the pointy ear fitment pieces, or else they won't sit flush to the wiper arms. Mine BMW logo wipers have lasted 2 years, going on to 3rd rainy season. Do try to clean the blade edges with rubbing alcohol, that may restore the cleaning capability of the blades.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Really, what a stupid idea. I only use margarine, and only margarine made with olive oil. In all seriousness I do regularly clean my blades with alcohol. 50 year old single malt, of course.
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