Wiper Blades for Cars

JimB on 07/04/2025 - 14:25
Last edited 07/04/2025 - 14:29 by 1 other user

Not a bargain but can't be.

I'm a big fan of the Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades

Not really a deal or a hack, but rather than buy individual lengths, e.g. 500+550mm, buy them as a set.

For my car, buying them individually will cost approx $55. I bought them as a set for $38 on sale.

Even at the same price, why would you pay $69 for Wipertech? Wipertech have great reviews online, but poor feedback from the people I know who have bought them.

I've been superhappy with Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades. Lasts a lot longer than the geniune wipers which can be over $100 at the dealer. My old car has 3 year+ old Bosch Aerotwins, the car has never been garaged and I expect one more winter out of them.

FYI, I buy a lot of my parts from Runautoparts. been using them for years. Good quality parts and good prices.

Check your car's (Bosch) parts here: https://online.autoinfo.com.au/oscar/boschautomotiveaftermar…

Automotive Bosch Wiper Blades

Comments

  • Gdsamp on 07/04/2025 - 14:33
    +5

    bosch wipers are good
    wipertech very obviously is just a dropshipper

    • youfnc on 07/04/2025 - 14:52
      +2

      wipertech very obviously is just a dropshipper

      Being an online company doesn't automatically make them drop shippers. Unless you have evidence to suggest otherwise?

      • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 14:58
        +3

        I also wouldn't call them a dropshipper.

        They have their own branding and carry stock locally.

  • xuqi on 07/04/2025 - 14:40
    +4

    Bosch over the others…

    OEM is great if you can get them at a decent price.

    • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 14:50
      +1

      That's what I also thought, however my recent pair of geniune wipers from a dealer wasn't good. So going forward I'll use Bosch Aerotwins.

  • AdamFury on 07/04/2025 - 14:50
    +3

    +1 on the Bosch Aerotwin and definitely worthwhile checking the set prices. I paid $31.93 for mine (600mm and 450mm).

  • CodeXD on 07/04/2025 - 14:50

    I bought them as a set for $38 on sale.

    Where from?

    • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 14:52
      +1

      Runautoparts had a sale over the weekend.

      Current price is $42

      • CodeXD on 07/04/2025 - 14:53

        Not a bargain but can't be.

        I mean that could have been a deal. Especially with winter coming up and increase rainfall over the recent months etc

        Thanks. Will keep a look out I guess.

        • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 15:17

          Reason I didn't post it as a bargain is because every car is different and not all of the Bosch wipers were on sale.

          And do be honest, 20% off sales happen quite frequently, but even at full price they can be good value and cheaper than OEM or even inferior well advertised brands such as wipertech.

      • fossilfuel on 07/04/2025 - 20:38

        I wish I knew about this site earlier. I ended up doing a price match at SuperCheapAuto and got a pair of Aerotwins for $45 total, but SCA sells them at $50 individually. I'll know to get them from Runautoparts in the future, their prices are very reasonable.

      • rooon on 17/04/2025 - 14:39

        @JimB was sale cost + $12.95 shipping?

        • JimB on 19/04/2025 - 07:41

          I think so.

          I always order a couple of other car parts to get the total cost of over $99 for free shipping

          Oil, air & cabin filters

  • Euphemistic on 07/04/2025 - 15:21

    I ended up wirh wipertech last time i needed some because these stupid modern cars have full arms to replace, not just the blade. Wipertech was same price as local auto shop. So far so good.

    Are the Bosch blade only or the frame thingy as well?

    • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 15:37

      How long have you had the wipertech for?

      Bosch has the euro style flat blade arm. I've never done well with just replacing the rubber refills when I had Japanese cars.

      • Euphemistic on 07/04/2025 - 16:14
        +1

        Had them about 6 months. Still good. Car lives outside and has been throuhh a few muddy puddles to test them out properly.

        • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 16:18

          Good to know, hopefully they will last 2 years which is what I expect for wiperblades. Any longer is a bonus.

    • flagger on 07/04/2025 - 16:53

      If you are handy, you can change the rubber inserts on the 'aero' arms. I've done it on Bosch blades and KIA OEM blades. Much much cheaper.

      • Euphemistic on 07/04/2025 - 17:08
        +2

        I did that and it was a fail. Thebreplacement blades ended up with a wave in them that caused very bad shuddering.

        i am normally handy for that sort of stuff. Not sure if it was because the arms were a three piece design and the wave formed in the joint area.

        • JimB on 08/04/2025 - 11:48

          Yeah, I'm pretty handy too but I never got the refills to work as well the full new set.

          From memory, they use to come in 6.5mm and 8mm. Had to find the end that was fixed and then insert the metal blades. These were the days before flat blades.

          Ever since I could buy retrofit flat blades, I never bothered with refills, although I did try because I had spare refills, it just didn't work. Just easier to buy the whole set now, it just works 100% every time.

          • flagger on 21/04/2025 - 18:02

            @JimB: You have to get the correct refills. There are heaps of different types. Check the width, the locking end type and you have to order the correct length as you don't cut to length with aero blades. I buy from AliExpress.

      • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 18:15

        Where did you get the rubber inserts from?

        I used to do this before the days of the flat blade wipers

  • LanceVance on 07/04/2025 - 15:51
    +1

    I tried Wipertech, so far they seem fine. I think they work out a bit cheaper than buying in store, especially if you use the redriven promo code.

  • TrdiK89 on 07/04/2025 - 15:54

    Bosch & Valeo only way for longevity

    • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 16:17

      Both Bosch & Valeo make it for the OEM and I've used Valeo in the past, however Bosch seem more readily available and cheaper.

      I tried Meyle who also make some OEM products. It was terrible. Runautoparts were good enough to give me a credit.

    • yippy on 08/04/2025 - 07:17

      Yep, I've always got the Bosch Aerotwins and they generally last me 3-4 years. Got lucky with my last set from Amazon AU warehouse that was an open box and half price.

  • bmxr on 07/04/2025 - 16:08

    +1 wipertech

  • bargaino on 07/04/2025 - 18:17

    I just order the rubber refills from China for a few dollars. Works great!

    • JimB on 07/04/2025 - 21:09

      Where can you get said rubber refills?

      What wiper frame are you using? Flat blade or old school metal arm?

      • bargaino on 07/04/2025 - 22:59

        Aliexpress

      • Euphemistic on 08/04/2025 - 05:16

        Your blades will either accept regular rubber refils, or they wont. Depends on how theyre made, but I don't think any manufacturer would be inventing a new standard refill type just for their replaceable blade arms.

  • pao2x on 07/04/2025 - 22:37
    +1

    I buy full wiper blades in aliexpress for around $12, no fiddling with rubber refills.

  • JIMB0 on 07/04/2025 - 23:08

    The last set of Bosch Aerotwins I got from eBay were crap. Went back to wipertech and seem ok.

  • geekcohen on 08/04/2025 - 05:37

    I agree with WiperTech, however, their support isn't very good. Their Google SSO isn't working and that is I have my account, I've reported it 3 times and had 0 response.

  • DavidH68 on 08/04/2025 - 08:52

    I had the opposite experience with Bosch wiper blades , I have gone through 3 sets that started streaking within a month and progressively got worse , I even moved to their washer fluid concentrate for the second set as recommended by Bosch when I complained about the first set but it made no difference at all , I have since moved to Wipertech blades and almost a year later they are still working perfectly , no more Bosch blades for me.

    • JimB on 08/04/2025 - 09:36
      +2

      Good feedback. Use whatever works best for you.

  • Darayus on 08/04/2025 - 09:16

    have you check wipers at Costco

    • JimB on 08/04/2025 - 09:37

      Not a member.

      What brand do they sell?

      • pao2x on 08/04/2025 - 11:27

        Michelin or Goodyear

        • JimB on 08/04/2025 - 11:32

          Have you used them before?

  • ColtNoir on 08/04/2025 - 09:58
    +3

    Marketing is the reason. I’d never heard of Bosch ones but have wipertech. Just googled Bosch and guess what the sponsored first search was.

    • JimB on 08/04/2025 - 11:42

      Wipertech definitely spends money on advertising.

      I'd say Bosch is the most popular with European cars and probably make it for the European car manufacturers.

      In the past Trico use to be the most popular in Australia, especially when they manufactured here, however I find them expensive and confusing.

      Why have 3 different types of wipers that fit your car? Just sell the best one.

      • ColtNoir on 11/04/2025 - 16:39

        So you’re advocating for a monopoly? That’s a little odd.

        • JimB on 11/04/2025 - 17:04

          No. I mean why does Trico offer 3 different types of wipers.

          • ColtNoir on 12/04/2025 - 07:56

            @JimB: I could see both Hybrid and Beam blades at repco, so can’t comment on the third but here’s an explanation. Different designs for different use-cases

            Hybrid wiper blades combine elements of both conventional and beam designs, while beam blades are characterized by a flat, aerodynamic profile. Hybrid blades offer a balance of durability and performance, while beam blades excel in aerodynamics and wiping effectiveness, especially in adverse weather conditions

            • JimB on 16/04/2025 - 16:07

              @ColtNoir: ‘ Hybrid wiper blades combine elements of both conventional and beam designs, while beam blades are characterized by a flat, aerodynamic profile. Hybrid blades offer a balance of durability and performance, while beam blades excel in aerodynamics and wiping effectiveness, especially in adverse weather conditions’

              Sounds like marketing spiel.

              • ColtNoir on 24/04/2025 - 23:23

                @JimB: This was an AI explanation after asking it what the difference was.

                If you don’t like having option then don’t buy them.

                • JimB on 27/04/2025 - 22:48

                  @ColtNoir: Nope, I won't.

                  Bosch is cheaper anyway.

                  • ColtNoir on 28/04/2025 - 16:00

                    @JimB: Clearly you won’t. You’ve made that pretty obvious.

                    Do you also advocate for just one supermarket and remove the rest. That’s not a recipe for disaster at all

                    • JimB on 28/04/2025 - 16:26

                      @ColtNoir: WTF are you on about?

                      Happy with Coles vs Woolworths vs Aldi vs Metcash.

                      But I really don't need Coles to have 3 different Supermarkets with different names but near identical products and prices- all located in the same shopping centre.

                      Classic scatter-gun marketing strategy.

  • Odin on 08/04/2025 - 10:39
    +2

    Jenok Wiper Blades - https://jenokwiperblades.com.au/

    free delivered, fit perfect, front and back, didn't need to search forever because the damn lookup tables are wrong (Bosch)

    australian owned too, so good to support them

    • JimB on 08/04/2025 - 11:04

      I have also heard good things about them but I'll stick with Bosch as it's cheaper for a set, however Jenok also include refills.

    • ColtNoir on 11/04/2025 - 16:47

      Thanks for this. Been looking for a set and $69 with refills seems awesome. My OEM ones are very wasteful as you have to replace the whole thing.

  • Nads2407 on 21/04/2025 - 21:50
    +1

    Bosch Aerotwin, just get supercheap to price match the lowest price you find online, Picked up a front pair for $40. Beats paying $49.99 each.

    • JimB on 22/04/2025 - 14:24

      Supercheap have been PITAs to price match depending on who you get.

      Sometimes they add the shipping and won't price match a physical store if interstate.

      But try your luck.

      • Nads2407 on 22/04/2025 - 17:59

        never had a problem, when i did the aerotwins they didn't even factor in the shipping haha. Never checked out so fast.

        • JimB on 22/04/2025 - 23:36

          Lucky you.

  • evilhomura89 on 28/04/2025 - 22:10

    What about these fancy very pricey wiper blades from Korea? - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kimblade/kimblade-x-a-n…

    Interesting blade design tho

    • JimB on 29/04/2025 - 13:03

      Interesting concept. I wonder why other manufacturers have tried the design.

      However- $123 USD for a pair!

      That's the same price as 5 pairs of Bosch's for my car.

      Say each pair of Bosch's last 2-3 years, it will take 10-15 years to break even! Will the KIMBLADE-X last that long?

      • evilhomura89 on 30/04/2025 - 00:08

        Pretty sure the $123 is an early adopter tax for a cool fancy wiper with rectangular blades, but then again someone's gotta pay for R&D cost as well

  • Speckled Jim on 30/05/2025 - 18:28

    I appreciate the heads-up this topic gave me. I hadn't used this type of flexible wiper until earlier this week.

    Just needed new refills, saw what was offered locally. For around the same price I snagged a complete pair much like the Bosch/Jenok/Wipertech designs. I used a coupon code, was $13.90 for the pair:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/265572561814

    XUKEY Australia eBay store, and having bought this brand before (from Aliexpress) I knew I could probably get them even cheaper there. My hope was they'd arrive undamaged and sooner from a local seller. For the record, my other XUKEY items are a silicone steering wheel cover and LED tail/brake lights — they're all great.

    They're packaged in flexible plastic sleeves, like Bosch. Just a few days use, but the only negative so far is the instructions on the back of the packaging are useless. Nowhere does it tell you to lever open the locking cap, and I can imagine people skipping that step and hooking it in without securing it properly. It's possible!

    Performance: very good.

    Give 'em a shot, you might be as surprised as I was!

    • JimB on 31/05/2025 - 00:17

      For $14 you can’t go wrong.

      Worst case is they are shit and Im sure you can return them

      • Speckled Jim on 01/06/2025 - 09:22

        They're very good, but I should have ordered 15" or 14" passenger rather than 16". I duplicated the factory sizes, ignoring the Bosch sizing for my car.

        Just filed 1mm from two cap ends, the spring steel 0.5mm so the caps still engage the locking holes — all good.
        Real question now is longevity.

        • JimB on 02/06/2025 - 09:08

          Interesting.

          Why would ordering the same size as the factory one cause issues?

          Also ordering 14" would make it 1 inch shorter (on both ends) so they may be a gap?

          • Speckled Jim on 02/06/2025 - 14:43
            +1

            @JimB: Exactly my thoughts, so I foolishly ignored the Bosch recommendation — from your link btw.
            https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/88188/121929/bosch_bla…

            They mention the passenger ones are slightly shorter, and this is true. Originals — remember they're bridged old style metal ones — are 400mm.

            They don't note same for drivers side. Original is 600mm, I must assume their BBA530 is…530mm.

            From my observation, the XUKEY flexible blades are actually slightly longer than my originals. Then again, they're advertised as 24" and 16" (609.6 / 406.4mm) hence the slight clash. Just be a metric/imperial snafu.

            • Bignudge on 23/06/2025 - 14:51

              @Speckled Jim: Just bought a pair for my Honda HRV, will report back on how it performs!

  • Hackney on 31/05/2025 - 06:12

    There is also ‘Uni Wipers’,much the same as Wipertech.

  • emmabravo on 08/06/2025 - 12:35

    I got some from Wiper Blades Direct last month and they're great. Worth checking out.

  • dimsum888 on 29/06/2025 - 13:09

    The wipertech blades on my ford escape didn't last 8 months before making noises, performance is not great either. The michelin blades at costco are heaps better.

    • JimB on 30/06/2025 - 14:00

      I'd be pretty upset if it didn't last 12 months and somewhat unhappy if it didn't last 24 months.

      I've found my Bosch ones last about 3 years before changing them.

      Performance from day 1 has superb.

      Never tried the Michelin ones but Michelin make great tyres so can imaging their wipers will also be good.

  • ViperAMD on 30/06/2025 - 13:02
    +1

    Ended up getting blades from WiperPro, so far so good. From what I can tell they are the same as WiperTech but cheaper. Want to get a pair for my wifes car but not sure if they stock blades for the BMW IX.

    • JimB on 30/06/2025 - 14:05

      WiperPro probably comes from the same Chinese factory as WiperTech (neither a positive nor negative statement).

      BMW IX you say. Moneybags. lol.

      Bosch and Valeo are the OEM manufacturer of BMW wiperblades.

    • WiperPro on 30/06/2025 - 15:26
      +1

      Hi, we now sell wiper blades for the BMW iX, which includes a water spray nozzle on the blade. Link here.

  • Protractor on 30/06/2025 - 13:18
    +1

    Got Bosch Aerotwin at Runautoparts at a good price, (on special) thanks to a recommendation here.

    https://runautoparts.com.au/

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