Original Volvo Wipers

[Halichopter]

After a little over a year my XC-40 wipers streak. I have cleaned the wipers with windshield fluid and paper towels and they still streak. I inquired at my dealer whether new wipers purchased from them would have a warranty, I was told no.

I've looked online for 'Original' OEM Volvo wipers and have found a number of sites. They all seem to have a 1 year warranty at least. Anybody have a favorite reliable source for original Volvo parts, in this case specifically wipers?

[green van man]

I used to buy volvo wipers from the dealer, I now buy Boche wipers from halfords with the trade card. As good as the volvo ones and a lot cheaper.
I only use volvo washer fluid, baught from dealer.

Paul.

[JRL]

Volvo don't make the wipers. Companies like Bosch do and then supply Volvo so just buy Bosch or equivalent.

I bought Bosch from here https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/ Excellent service and a good price. Wipers are good too!

[ksmi]

Morning all, Has anybody tried the Michelin branded wipers on sale currently in Lidl?


Regards,Keith.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by JRL

Volvo don't make the wipers. Companies like Bosch do and then supply Volvo so just buy Bosch or equivalent.

I bought Bosch from here https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/ Excellent service and a good price. Wipers are good too!

It doesn't work like that .. Volvo specify to Bosch what they want and how long they want them to last etc . Volvo do not use Bosch now but when they did they lasted 4 times longer ( 3 winters ) than the Halfords Bosch ( 9 months in my case ) , You get what you pay for ..

[volvo always]

Originally Posted by Clan

It doesn't work like that .. Volvo specify to Bosch what they want and how long they want them to last etc . Volvo do not use Bosch now but when they did they lasted 4 times longer ( 3 winters ) than the Halfords Bosch ( 9 months in my case ) , You get what you pay for ..

I had a set from FRF on my 240 and still great 4 years later!

Got Bosch from Ebay on my 940 and Lexus IS and they were not great when fitted and now less than a year later awful! Lexus they skip and smear/ leave lines.

James.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by volvo always

I had a set from FRF on my 240 and still great 4 years later!

Got Bosch from Ebay on my 940 and Lexus IS and they were not great when fitted and now less than a year later awful! Lexus they skip and smear/ leave lines.

James.

Yes that is usual in my long experience going back to the 1970's .. Bosch make about 3 different qualities of blade appropriatly prices , also ball bearings are available it at least 3 different qualities for the same size bearing , Prices accordingly of course .

Volvos current blades ( Valeo I Believe ) still last about 3 seasons , and warranty are sympathetic if there is a problem .

[37 RUBY]

Originally Posted by Halichopter

After a little over a year my XC-40 wipers streak. I have cleaned the wipers with windshield fluid and paper towels and they still streak

Good effort and you are working in the right direction.

I've had exactly the same issue and bought various wipers which soon returned to streaking.

Streaking is predominantly contamination of the screen and wipers.
You drive the car, contaminants such as airborne oil from poorly maintained cars land on the screen. You wipe the screen, same contaminants are impregnated into your wipers.
Car gets washed with wax shampoo which seals the contaminants onto the screen.... You get the picture.

So I solved it as follows:

Bought a bottle of Traffic Film Remover(TFR)

Cadged some isopropyl alcohol wipes. You can get bottles of IPA from chemist.

Stole the completely worn out scouring sponge from the kitchen sink. It must be worn out.

Wipe the blade rubbers with IPA. Use a clean piece of cotton.

Apply TFR to the screen with the worn out scourer. No need the be harsh with this but you need to break through the surface of the contamination.

Rinse with plain water. Dry with clean towel. Not kitchen towel. Most contain chemicals to aid cleaning.

Avoid wax shampoo on windscreens. Clean once a month as above.

My current wipers are non genuine Bosch which are 2yrs old and no smearing.

HTH

[Ian21401]

That’s a good regime. I do similar but not quite as thorough or as often. Waxed shampoo doesn’t do any favours on the windscreen.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Ian21401

That’s a good regime. I do similar but not quite as thorough or as often. Waxed shampoo doesn’t do any favours on the windscreen.

neither does road debris such as diesel residue, tyre and brake dust etc ..... very hard to clean off by hand let alone with wiper blades ...