What's a good wiper blade brand?

[ThatsABigOne]

I use Good Year slim wipers for the Lexus. Bosch normal wipers for Acura. And propitiatory wipers for the Jaguar(car is old, ya know?).

 

[Howard]

In general, with most car parts, I agree. The problem for me is that my car is model year 2001, and technology has come a long way since then. Specifically, the Valeo Ultimate blades that I linked above have 1500+ pressure points, which gives WAY better results than the OEM blades for my car (2001 Acura CL 3.2). If I had a car manufactured in the last 3-4 years, I'd probably go OEM all the way.



As far as longevity, if you live anywhere with real seasons, especially cold/wet winters, you're probably going to have to replace ANY blades at least every 2 years, maybe 3 if you get lucky with precipitation and you park indoors.

The two Valeo blades I linked above cost me about $30 every 2 years. For that price I'd replace them yearly if I had to since they work so well on my car.

Oh well. My first set of wiper blades lasted 6 years, I'm guessing.

 

[Black2na]

Bosch All day have a set on every car i own 2 years on my cobalt before needing replacement. MR2 been on there a year no issues pickup truck 10 months still good and my WRX will get the same wipers. and i have recomended to all my friends and they also love them.

just to clarify these are what i run: http://www.boschautoparts.com/wiperblades/pages/icon.aspx

 

[Savij]

I just get the cheapest of the ones without frames. As far as I'm concerned, none of the brands justify any premium over the others.

 

[Baked]

Haven't changed my wipers since the day I bought my car 6 years (going on 7 years) ago. Neither have I changed the tires.

 

[amdhunter]

Been using them for 27 years. Change about 1 time a year. Ice can be rough on them

+100000000000000000000000000000000000

I used Bosch on my 2006 Civic and 2007 Jetta and they both failed in the Winter snow - but were great in rain. Unfortunately, I didn't notice them ripping apart on my Jetta and ended up scratching the hell out of my windshield. It's one of the main reasons I decided to let the car go early. I couldn't stand looking out my windshield in sunny weather or when headlights hit it at night. :|

 

[bruceb]

Personally, I like Anco ... I buy their Winter blades and run them year round. Walmarts has them at about $7 per blade. Big auto stores, like Autozone / Pepboys should also have them.