Wiper blades

[RoccoR]

Amen to that!! I totally agree. How can a company like VW dismiss such plaguing issue. This also goes for the bonnet and the alignment problems with this. What's going on!! This too is my 3rd VW and all I can say is that I'm super happy with the car however very disappointed with the dealerships and most importantly with the Brand.

[RoccOwner]

Hi Guys,

I have a similar problem with my wiper blades and have bought a set of Boschs which fixes the problem completely.

However, I would like to share my experience when I brought this to the attention of my dealer, Barloworld Mascot and VWA.

Acccording to the service manager, the original blades works perfectly. He demonstrated by using the wipers whilst spraying the windscreen with the washer fluid! And he said that I have to use the washer fluid even in the rain. He also refused to replace them as the new blades will also have to be used with the washer fluid.

I tried to raise this issue with VW Australia on their website's contact email address. The reply was that they only handle customer care issues and technical ones have to be referred back to the dealer.

I am surprised and disappointed with both dealer and parent company. It is only a small issue but they have refused to acknowledge it and I shall certainly keep this experience in mind the next time I change cars. This is my third VW but whilst I am happy with it I am not so impressed with the service dept. experience for all 3 cars.

That's unfortunate, were you able to try another dealer ?

[Car Nut]

No, did not try another dealer as I have replaced the original set with the Bosch blades.

The issue is that VW is well aware that they have a problem with faulty blades on the Scirocco but will not fix it let alone acknowledge that there is a problem!

[ozr]

A small issue but one that leaves a foul taste in ones mouth
Big fish in little ponds fall out of touch with their food source and wonder why they starve in tight times.

[Valver.]

You can buy blades directly from Bosch Australia...

Car & Auto Parts Online - Bosch Auto Shop

[ian]

The Australian Bosch ones are $58.98 i bought mine from the UK for $26.00

[Valver.]

The Australian Bosch ones are $58.98 i bought mine from the UK for $26.00

That's very cheap... I assume that's not $26 landed? The local price includes freight and arrives in a couple days

[Keep On Rocc'in]

mmm, not entirely sure what the problem is here, my wipers have not had any issues so far.

[Silvertfox]

Had my UG R for a while now an no probs with the wipers. I normally apply some Rainex to avoid having the wipers on at all but so far it's not been required even during the last few wet months here in Brisbane.

[mr gee]

It could be down to dealer prep. Some of us may have had some crap off the windshield causing the blades to judder.