XC60 wipers OEM or aftermarket?

[HDAV]

So as weather gets worse my 2 year old wipers aren’t doing a great job. Particularly the drivers side. Normal wear to need replacing after 2 years?

Replace with Volvo parts or aftermarket? Any recommendations?

[4cranks]

Bosch*A089S*Aerotwin*Flat*Windscreen*Wiper*Blades* from wiperblades.couk
Less than half the price and just as good (and very easy to fit without any fiddly loose parts)

[GMcL]

Bosch, as mentioned, or Valeo Silencio (VF448). I use Valeo usually on a good deal from EuroCarParts.

[Rex65]

I was quoted £140 + vat by my dealer for new front wiper blades so I bought the Bosch ones off eBay for £22 !!

[HDAV]

Originally Posted by 4cranks

Bosch*A089S*Aerotwin*Flat*Windscreen*Wiper*Blades* from wiperblades.couk
Less than half the price and just as good (and very easy to fit without any fiddly loose parts)

Thanks had mixed experience with Bosch flat blades put a set on missus car and didn’t last very long....... they were conventional to flat conversion blades

Originally Posted by Rex65

I was quoted £140 + vat by my dealer for new front wiper blades so I bought the Bosch ones off eBay for £22 !!

That’s bonkers

[Clan]

Originally Posted by HDAV

So as weather gets worse my 2 year old wipers aren’t doing a great job. Particularly the drivers side. Normal wear to need replacing after 2 years?

Replace with Volvo parts or aftermarket? Any recommendations?

No , not normal for Genuine Volvo blades they can usually last 3 or 4 seasons .. whilst halfords Bosch barely a year ..

[HDAV]

Originally Posted by Clan

No , not normal for Genuine Volvo blades they can usually last 3 or 4 seasons .. whilst halfords Bosch barely a year ..

Hmm might take them off and have a look the drivers side is smearing right across eye line but where it meets the passenger one the passenger one is clearing.....

[Clan]

Originally Posted by HDAV

Hmm might take them off and have a look the drivers side is smearing right across eye line but where it meets the passenger one the passenger one is clearing.....

if there is nothing stuck to the blade or damage and still covered by warranty see the dealer ...

[upv5]

I can recommend Valeo Silencio, used them now for several years and they work well and are silent.

John

[HDAV]

Originally Posted by Clan

if there is nothing stuck to the blade or damage and still covered by warranty see the dealer ...

Had chance to give car a quick jet wash today and took wipers off, even had them in kitchen sink to check for damage no damage clean of grit etc and still the same I need to speak to dealer re a couple of niggles so will add wipers to the list but for £20 might buy a set off eBay for now....