Wipers

[NickZ]

Rehashing an old thread - by the looks of it you can get the Aerotwin refills from Supercheap. I have just measured the front wipers and the measurements are as follows:

Driver: 530mm (assuming this will require BBA530)
Passenger: 475mm (assuming this will require BBA475).

Has anyone managed to change the wipers with the Bosch version rather than through VW? Any issues I should know about?

Also, has anyone managed to replace the rear wiper? Where have they sought a replacement as it is only 325mm?

[noone]

From memory through VW they were pretty damn cheap for the rubber section only (less than some of the aftermarket ones).

One of the aftermarket ones that was supposed to fit didn't, so check it before you buy...

[hkogti]

The service manager quote me 89 dollars for a pair when i did my 15k service...

[noone]

The service manager quote me 89 dollars for a pair when i did my 15k service...

For the assembly (metal piece included) or the refill (rubber bit)?

Call the VW Spares guy in service and check...

[hkogti]

I think is the refill only...

I was shock by the price and didnt ask further...

Coz i done the injectors cleaning which cost me 100 bucks...

Out of money to do the whipers... Probably go supercheap auto and replace it myself later...

[572]

I paid around $20 for a pair of refills only from VW.

[NickZ]

Paid $24 for a pair of front wiper refills (this is simply the rubber strip that you cut to size) and $21 for the rear wiper (this includes the clip as apparently you cannot use the refill) from VW.

All up $45, which is lower than super cheap which wanted $58 just for the front wipers (although I think this includes the clip and is already cut to size for you).

Thanks for the help guys.

[iggie]

I would suggest a DIY for the wiper blades. Then you can buy those silicon refills and slide it into the original banana wipers that's OEM on the PoloGTI.

i've used the picturial guide below on my polo

picturial guide - http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1818550

Maybe the text guide will help some as well.
text guide - http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2603696

use the PIAA wiper blade refills, they are the industry leader for silicone wipers...the most expensive, but quality stuff

have fun
iggie