Wiper blades for BMW

[genetic]

So my wiper blades don't seem to be as effective any more. They weren't replaced at the last service, so I'd like to replace them now.

BMW wants just under R1,000 for a set of OEM blades, which is fairly expensive. I phoned Midas, and they sell a set for R174 - Champion brand.

Has anyone used Champion branded wiper blades before? Is there any other place that sells Bosch or BMW blades cheaper?

 

[grim]

So my wiper blades don't seem to be as effective any more. They weren't replaced at the last service, so I'd like to replace them now.

BMW wants just under R1,000 for a set of OEM blades, which is fairly expensive. I phoned Midas, and they sell a set for R174 - Champion brand.

Has anyone used Champion branded wiper blades before? Is there any other place that sells Bosch or BMW blades cheaper?

Try Autozone or Goldwagen

 

[genetic]

Try Autozone or Goldwagen

Thank you!

 

[Dean]

Thank you!

I have a VW - dealership wanted around R500 to change mine but went to Midas and got those for about R150 I think.

They look and work exactly like the OEM ones.. really can't tell the difference.

 

[P924]

Also try merc. Best to stick to bosch, you can also try a bosch service station.

 

[Dr Evil]

go to bmw parts and just ask for the rubbers itself, you can change it, the quote they have you for 1k is for the full wiper. I bought just the rubber blade for my e46 for 150 from bmw

 

[MrMocs]

Also try merc. Best to stick to bosch, you can also try a bosch service station.

I would also recommend bosch check your local midas or the bosch service station if I can recall i paid around R80-R100 for a rear wiper blade beginning of the year

 

[Mars]

Also try merc. Best to stick to bosch, you can also try a bosch service station.

If you're going to stick to Bosch, just go to Diesel Electric directly and buy them. Theyre the agents for all automotive Bosch products.

 

[genetic]

I ended up going direct to BMW in the end.

It's a hefty price to pay, but man, do they wipe without as much as a single drop left over

I would have only gone with Bosch if I didn't get direct from the stealership - just battled to find stock at outlets.

 

[Dr Evil]

did you but the complete set or just the rubbers?

 

[genetic]

did you but the complete set or just the rubbers?

I went for the complete set - I know you suggested the blades only, but I thought I'd might as well replace whole blade.

 

[FuLL_MeT4L]

Good to see Genetic got his sorted. I'll throw in my 2c all the same.

Somebody stole my wipers last month (bosch) and I replaced them with a set of those cheap and cheerful Champion ones. I was skeptical, but they work perfectly and I won't be buying expensive branded blades again.

 

[USZA]

I saw this thread a bit too late. I got my last pair of Bosch Aero Twins from the owner of the TeamFiesta forum; paid R480 a pair.

If anyone wants in future, feel free to drop me a pm.