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FergusTheDog · 3rd June 2007, 14:51

Had them on a 2004 Volvo, they wear out very quickly and were £35 a pair from Volvo. Hopefully the Honda ones are better and cheaper.

Minkster · 3rd June 2007, 15:49

Copied from my other post in the Engines forum...

Front Brake Pads = £85 (0.7hrs)
Rear Brake pads = £85 (0.7hrs)
Front Brake Pads and Discs = £215 (1.0hrs)
Battery = £75 (0.2hrs)
Wiper Blades (each) = £10 (0.0hrs)
Safety Check = £14 (0.2hrs)
4 Wheel Alignment = £50 (0.7hrs)
Renew Antifreeze = £45 (0.4hrs)
Oil and Filter Change = £45 (0.3hrs)
Code Key (charge key extra) = £22 (0.3hrs)
Centre Exhaust = £125 (0.7hrs)
Rear Exchause = £125 (0.5hrs)

So, each wiper blade is £10 from Honda

Morph3ous · 4th June 2007, 11:04

Forgive me if I'm telling you something you already know, but these wipers are the new rage. I think Bosch came up with them first and now Valeo do them too. The Bosch ones are fitted as standard to a lot of new cars from Ford, Mecedes etcThey basically have pressure along the whole length of the blade as opposed to at points like the normal style ones.

The Bosch ones are callde Aerotwin, and they now have a 'retro' fit range which fit most other cars that don't have them as standard. I fitted a pair to my 2001 Ford Focus a couple of days ago and they look/work great. They cost £27 delivered from here...

www.wiperblades.co.uk

The benefits as laid out by Bosch can be found here...

http://www.boschautoparts.co.uk/pcWipe5.asp?c=2&d=1

Morph

andischatz · 25th June 2007, 11:03

What I'd like to know is if the left one (for me that's the driver's side, I assume the construction is just the other way round in the UK so it would be the one on the right) could be made just a tiny bit longer, so it would reach the top of the windscreen at the apex of its arc.

The way it works now is that it somehow doesn't wipe the top ca. 8 cm of the screen and since I prefer a high seating position, that's a bit sub-optimal. I can't really see a reason for that wiper blade not being a bit longer either, as I don't think it would interfere with the other blade during operation. Anyone else feel the same?

Minkster · 25th June 2007, 12:41

On the subject of wipers, I have been amazed in this run of bad weather how many new cars have these back-to-front wipers like the Civic.

Peugeot 407s have them, as do Seat Leons and this morning I have noticed a Vauxhall Zafira with them. And I'd never seen them until I took a Civic out on a test drive!

Miggins · 25th June 2007, 17:44

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Originally Posted by andischatz

What I'd like to know is if the left one (for me that's the driver's side, I assume the construction is just the other way round in the UK so it would be the one on the right) could be made just a tiny bit longer, so it would reach the top of the windscreen at the apex of its arc.

The way it works now is that it somehow doesn't wipe the top ca. 8 cm of the screen and since I prefer a high seating position, that's a bit sub-optimal. I can't really see a reason for that wiper blade not being a bit longer either, as I don't think it would interfere with the other blade during operation. Anyone else feel the same?

Hello andischatz,
I'm sure if you can find a 'longer' pair of blades they will work fine. I have done this with various cars because I like to see out of my windscreen in the wet as well as the dry! Usually only an inch longer but they make a big difference.

It will put extra load on your wiper motor and '4 bar' linkage but nothing to worry about. If you do find a set please post the part number / make and model(s) they are designed for.

kevin_lufc · 30th September 2007, 10:28

Did anyone find out about replacing the blade(s). I assume that you will have to change in pairs. Just got back from a 1600 mile drive and found that my drivers side blade is smearing. On closer inspection found that on the down stroke the blade is all cracked.

I am going to the dealer on Monday, noticed that the shocks are squeaking again, and will ask then. Just wondered if there was a ball park price for replacement.....or are they covered under the warrenty

elfa7 · 30th September 2007, 10:36

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Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Did anyone find out about replacing the blade(s). I assume that you will have to change in pairs. Just got back from a 1600 mile drive and found that my drivers side blade is smearing. On closer inspection found that on the down stroke the blade is all cracked.

I am going to the dealer on Monday, noticed that the shocks are squeaking again, and will ask then. Just wondered if there was a ball park price for replacement.....or are they covered under the warrenty

Bought a pair from the Honda Dealer in Stockport last Friday.

Just under £19 for the pair.

kevin_lufc · 30th September 2007, 10:38

Cheers elfa7 seems cheap for a dealer.

elfa7 · 30th September 2007, 10:49

And they fitted them for me.

FWH · 30th September 2007, 11:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by elfa7

And they fitted them for me.

That is good service!

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3rd June 2007, 14:51	#21 (permalink)
FergusTheDog Wheelnut Join Date: 25th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had them on a 2004 Volvo, they wear out very quickly and were £35 a pair from Volvo. Hopefully the Honda ones are better and cheaper.

3rd June 2007, 15:49	#22 (permalink)
Minkster Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st May 2007 Location: Grantham, UK Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Copied from my other post in the Engines forum... Front Brake Pads = £85 (0.7hrs) Rear Brake pads = £85 (0.7hrs) Front Brake Pads and Discs = £215 (1.0hrs) Battery = £75 (0.2hrs) Wiper Blades (each) = £10 (0.0hrs) Safety Check = £14 (0.2hrs) 4 Wheel Alignment = £50 (0.7hrs) Renew Antifreeze = £45 (0.4hrs) Oil and Filter Change = £45 (0.3hrs) Code Key (charge key extra) = £22 (0.3hrs) Centre Exhaust = £125 (0.7hrs) Rear Exchause = £125 (0.5hrs) So, each wiper blade is £10 from Honda

4th June 2007, 11:04	#23 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Forgive me if I'm telling you something you already know, but these wipers are the new rage. I think Bosch came up with them first and now Valeo do them too. The Bosch ones are fitted as standard to a lot of new cars from Ford, Mecedes etcThey basically have pressure along the whole length of the blade as opposed to at points like the normal style ones. The Bosch ones are callde Aerotwin, and they now have a 'retro' fit range which fit most other cars that don't have them as standard. I fitted a pair to my 2001 Ford Focus a couple of days ago and they look/work great. They cost £27 delivered from here... www.wiperblades.co.uk The benefits as laid out by Bosch can be found here... http://www.boschautoparts.co.uk/pcWipe5.asp?c=2&d=1 Morph

25th June 2007, 11:03	#24 (permalink)
andischatz Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd February 2007 Location: Berlin Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	What I'd like to know is if the left one (for me that's the driver's side, I assume the construction is just the other way round in the UK so it would be the one on the right) could be made just a tiny bit longer, so it would reach the top of the windscreen at the apex of its arc. The way it works now is that it somehow doesn't wipe the top ca. 8 cm of the screen and since I prefer a high seating position, that's a bit sub-optimal. I can't really see a reason for that wiper blade not being a bit longer either, as I don't think it would interfere with the other blade during operation. Anyone else feel the same?

25th June 2007, 12:41	#25 (permalink)
Minkster Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st May 2007 Location: Grantham, UK Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	On the subject of wipers, I have been amazed in this run of bad weather how many new cars have these back-to-front wipers like the Civic. Peugeot 407s have them, as do Seat Leons and this morning I have noticed a Vauxhall Zafira with them. And I'd never seen them until I took a Civic out on a test drive!

30th September 2007, 10:28	#27 (permalink)
kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did anyone find out about replacing the blade(s). I assume that you will have to change in pairs. Just got back from a 1600 mile drive and found that my drivers side blade is smearing. On closer inspection found that on the down stroke the blade is all cracked. I am going to the dealer on Monday, noticed that the shocks are squeaking again, and will ask then. Just wondered if there was a ball park price for replacement.....or are they covered under the warrenty

30th September 2007, 10:38	#29 (permalink)
kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cheers elfa7 seems cheap for a dealer.

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,699 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	And they fitted them for me.