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Lexman8 · Aug 15th, 2018, 10:39

https://www.valeo.com/en/aquablade/

I wonder if these are actually heated? If so, replacing the blades presumably means replacing the in-built heating element. I guess a proprietary (patented?) replacement won't be cheap and may mean dealer-only fitting?

Good and clever as these are, the conventional blades with heated nozzles on the wiper arms on my XC90 work very well and are easily the best I've had on any car.

btw, if you Google 'aquablade' it comes back with results about toilets. I suppose someone didn't check who registered the name, if indeed either of the companies did.

Aug 15th, 2018, 10:39	#30
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:18 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	https://www.valeo.com/en/aquablade/ I wonder if these are actually heated? If so, replacing the blades presumably means replacing the in-built heating element. I guess a proprietary (patented?) replacement won't be cheap and may mean dealer-only fitting? Good and clever as these are, the conventional blades with heated nozzles on the wiper arms on my XC90 work very well and are easily the best I've had on any car. btw, if you Google 'aquablade' it comes back with results about toilets. I suppose someone didn't check who registered the name, if indeed either of the companies did. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24 or 25 or...