Wiper blade recommendation

sensible · 05-24-2019, 02:08 PM

After three and a half years it's about time I changed my wiper blades.

I have the pinch fitting and want to get the same fitting so I don't have to mess about with adapter clips.

What are the best performance to cost replacement with the same fitting.

The Bosch ones I have just looked at online seem to have a different fitting.

Pequin · 05-24-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sensible

After three and a half years it's about time I changed my wiper blades.

I have the pinch fitting and want to get the same fitting so I don't have to mess about with adapter clips.

What are the best performance to cost replacement with the same fitting.

The Bosch ones I have just looked at online seem to have a different fitting.

Sorry, I think the original BMW suppled wipers rock, I am on my 4th pair all replaced under warranty, never ending rubber

teaston · 05-24-2019, 02:49 PM

Valeo Silencio for sure mate, exactly the same as the oem ones but half the price.

sensible · 05-24-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Valeo Silencio for sure mate, exactly the same as the oem ones but half the price.

Cheers....ordered Valeo Silencio with the correct pinch tab fitting for £29 Inc postage for pair.

Lincoln61 · 05-24-2019, 04:13 PM

Its a wiper blade.....just go to BMW and save yourself the pain of searching.

sensible · 05-24-2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lincoln61

Its a wiper blade.....just go to BMW and save yourself the pain of searching.

All sorted....ordered on my phone with tracked delivery for next week. Much easier than driving to the nearest dealer.

teaston · 05-24-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lincoln61

Its a wiper blade.....just go to BMW and save yourself the pain of searching.

Drive all the way to a dealers to get done for £60!

Soul_Glo · 05-24-2019, 10:45 PM

Bos(c)h. Job done.

Kid_droid · 05-25-2019, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Lincoln61

Its a wiper blade.....just go to BMW and save yourself the pain of searching.

Drive all the way to a dealers to get done for £60!

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Lincoln61

Its a wiper blade.....just go to BMW and save yourself the pain of searching.

Drive all the way to a dealers to get done for £60!

Echo that,

Bmw quoted me £75 to change my wipers and £6 to top up my screenwash. I went euro car parts £25 all in bosch wipers and wash. Took me 5 mins to change the wipers.

No don't go to the dealership for that. Unless you have a tree that drops £5 notes from its branches.

Pequin · 05-25-2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid_droid

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Lincoln61

Its a wiper blade.....just go to BMW and save yourself the pain of searching.

Drive all the way to a dealers to get done for £60!

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Lincoln61

Its a wiper blade.....just go to BMW and save yourself the pain of searching.

Drive all the way to a dealers to get done for £60!

Echo that,

Bmw quoted me £75 to change my wipers and £6 to top up my screenwash. I went euro car parts £25 all in bosch wipers and wash. Took me 5 mins to change the wipers.

No don't go to the dealership for that. Unless you have a tree that drops £5 notes from its branches.

£6 to "top up" FFS, their screen was is only £4.95, they really do earn their name.

Hooded · 05-25-2019, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Valeo Silencio for sure mate, exactly the same as the oem ones but half the price.

Is the quality identical to the genuine BMW ones? From your experience do they last as long?

Malone · 05-25-2019, 05:39 AM

Always just got BMW ones - they always last ages and work a treat. Wiper blades don’t need a technician to change, it takes 5 minutes at most!

Wills2 · 05-25-2019, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Drive all the way to a dealers to get done for £60!

Yes I do that but manage to fit into the service day, the BMW wipers are good.

teaston · 05-25-2019, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

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Originally Posted by teaston

Drive all the way to a dealers to get done for £60!

Yes I do that but manage to fit into the service day, the BMW wipers are good.

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Originally Posted by Hooded

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Originally Posted by teaston

Valeo Silencio for sure mate, exactly the same as the oem ones but half the price.

Is the quality identical to the genuine BMW ones? From your experience do they last as long?

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Originally Posted by Malone

Always just got BMW ones - they always last ages and work a treat. Wiper blades don't need a technician to change, it takes 5 minutes at most!

They are the same, Valeo make the BMW ones, hence why they have the same clip but the Bosch ones don't.

Malone · 05-25-2019, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

They are the same, Valeo make the BMW ones, hence why they have the same clip but the Bosch ones don't.

Nice one - I’ll try those next time 👍

teaston · 05-25-2019, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Malone

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Originally Posted by teaston

They are the same, Valeo make the BMW ones, hence why they have the same clip but the Bosch ones don't.

Nice one - I’ll try those next time 👍

Only thing is they have Valeo written in white on the end, I colour it in with black permanent marker.

Hooded · 05-29-2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Valeo Silencio for sure mate, exactly the same as the oem ones but half the price.

Are these the correct ones the same as OEM for a pre-LCI F30?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valeo-Sil...90KW%20(Diesel)

Valeo VM371 - 24" + 19"

smorg99 · 05-29-2019, 12:12 PM

Have always used Bosch and bought a replacement set for my first F30 but they juddered like hell. Got rid and bought Valeo and they were perfect.

sensible · 05-29-2019, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooded

Are these the correct ones the same as OEM for a pre-LCI F30?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valeo-Sil...90KW%20(Diesel)

Valeo VM371 - 24" + 19"

I hope they are the right ones as those are the ones I ordered VM371.....except those ones are cheaper. I paid £25 and £4 postage so that is a good deal. I am expecting mine to arrive tomorrow so will let you know if they fit.

(mine is an LCI though...don't know if they are different)

teaston · 05-29-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooded

Are these the correct ones the same as OEM for a pre-LCI F30?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valeo-Sil...90KW%20(Diesel)

Valeo VM371 - 24" + 19"

Yes VM371 is what I always bought.

Hooded · 05-29-2019, 02:14 PM

Cheers gents

teaston · 05-29-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sensible

I hope they are the right ones as those are the ones I ordered VM371.....except those ones are cheaper. I paid £25 and £4 postage so that is a good deal. I am expecting mine to arrive tomorrow so will let you know if they fit.

(mine is an LCI though...don't know if they are different)

Always check the bay

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