Wiperblades on sale at Wipertech - today only

[Flipper Dog]

I have just received the wipertech set to replace Bosch. Haven't had to try them out in the rain yet so can't comment on that side.
What I have noticed is that the wipertech ones are more in line with the OEM set, the Bosch ones were a bit "chunky" on the connection to the wiper arms.
Wipertech were very customer focus on their ordering process, heaps of email updated for tracking and a personal email thanking for my purchase. I really appreciate customer service. Blades came packaged very professionally.
Wipertech were priced cheaper than Bosch, this is not so much an issue for me as I will pay for the better quality units over the others.
Bosch were a real pain trying to find sizes, there were no "pairs" available anywhere and I had to buy the left and right sides separately by searching 4 different auto part stores.

My T-Roc has a ceramic coat on the windscreen, the original VW ones were ok on a few single wipes but would start to skip in heavy rain. They were still affective in clearing the water away but annoying with the skipping sound.
Replaced the OEM ones after 12 months with Bosch. Initially the Bosch were good but started the skipping also after a couple of months.
Now trying Wipertech to see if they are any better.
I keep both the glass and rubber clean all the time and apply a rubber conditioner to the blades, so wear or deterioration is not really the problem.
Strange as the other vehicle (Audi) has the same windscreen treatment and it's OEM wipers work great. If wipertech turn out just like the others then I may place some Audi OEM ones on and see.

[FastMitch]

I have just received the wipertech set to replace Bosch. Haven't had to try them out in the rain yet so can't comment on that side.
What I have noticed is that the wipertech ones are more in line with the OEM set, the Bosch ones were a bit "chunky" on the connection to the wiper arms.
Wipertech were very customer focus on their ordering process, heaps of email updated for tracking and a personal email thanking for my purchase. I really appreciate customer service. Blades came packaged very professionally.
Wipertech were priced cheaper than Bosch, this is not so much an issue for me as I will pay for the better quality units over the others.
Bosch were a real pain trying to find sizes, there were no "pairs" available anywhere and I had to buy the left and right sides separately by searching 4 different auto part stores.

My T-Roc has a ceramic coat on the windscreen, the original VW ones were ok on a few single wipes but would start to skip in heavy rain. They were still affective in clearing the water away but annoying with the skipping sound.
Replaced the OEM ones after 12 months with Bosch. Initially the Bosch were good but started the skipping also after a couple of months.
Now trying Wipertech to see if they are any better.
I keep both the glass and rubber clean all the time and apply a rubber conditioner to the blades, so wear or deterioration is not really the problem.
Strange as the other vehicle (Audi) has the same windscreen treatment and it's OEM wipers work great. If wipertech turn out just like the others then I may place some Audi OEM ones on and see.

Thanks Flipper for the detail.
Keeps us updated after you have used it for a few months.

Atm Bosch ($74.99) are cheaper (@ automotivesuperstore) than the Wipertech ($79 with discount coupon, $89 without discount coupon)

Can buy the Bosch (both fronts) for $60 free delivery from Amazon

Bosch Aerotwin A639S (Twin Set)
650mm / 530mm

Bosch Aerotwin AP650U (Single Drivers Side)
650mm

Bosch Aerotwin AP550U (Single Passenger Side)
530mm

Bosch Aerotwin A383H (Rear)
380mm

Valeo Silencio Wiper Blade Front VF912
Valeo Silencio Wiper Blade Rear VR271

[FastMitch]

Went to Costco and they sell the 'Michelin Hydroedge Wiperblade' for $15.99 each (fronts only, no rears)
(Michelin Lifestyle)

Called VW Spare Parts. They quoted Front Set $80 and Rear $25

[veew]

I have used Bosch and Valeo and Wipertech. They all lasted about the same amount of time before I noticed they were not wiping as well as they once did. I have been buying the Wipertech for 4-5 years now and am happy with them.

Hi mate, did you ever noticed if your Wipertech blades were the same size as the original?

I just got my Wipertech blades for my Tiguan and the largest front wiper is an inch longer, the shorter front wiper is same size and the rear wiper is an inch shorter than OEM.

[Lucas_R]

Hi mate, did you ever noticed if your Wipertech blades were the same size as the original?

I just got my Wipertech blades for my Tiguan and the largest front wiper is an inch longer, the shorter front wiper is same size and the rear wiper is an inch shorter than OEM.

Never noticed that - sorry. I have Wipertech's on both my cars currently (as well as several previous cars) and never had any issues with them.

As long as the wipers dont contact each other and dont hit protrude past the windscreen glass then I dont see the issue.

[Flipper Dog]

As this post popped up again I thought I'll update on how the wipertech blades went.

Around June/July 2023 (say 14 months ago) the wipertech blades were put on my T-Roc.
They were really good, no skipping or anything like that and performed to the same standard as when first fitted.

The T-Roc was updated in April so just before handing in the old T-Roc I replaced the wipertech blades with the OEM ones, these were still like new.

New T-Roc came home and a full ceramic coat was applied including all glass. The brand new OEM blades initially worked alright but then started to skid/shudder after about 6-8 weeks. The wipertech ones were sitting around so I placed these ones on.
Back to working as they should, clear wipe covering full wipe sweep and no skipping.

Points to note -
There have been a lot of complaints about the quality of OEM wiper blades on T-Rocs from UK forums.

Wipertech front blades are a match in size for the fronts but due to a redesign rear wiper arm I can't get the rear yet.

I have had plenty of rain to use them in over the past few months and like I said in post #11 the windscreen is always kept clean with the blade rubber conditioned and cleaned regularly.

As a direct replacement over Volkswagen's crappy blades I would recommend the wipertech ones. Bosch versus Wipertech, I was not really impressed with the Bosch ones after a few months.
On another note I have replaced my Audi's wiper blades with Wipertech. Can't see any difference between the two yet except the cost difference. Audi is about twice the cost.

[Lucas_R]

Points to note -
There have been a lot of complaints about the quality of OEM wiper blades on T-Rocs from UK forums.

Not just on T-Roc's, there have been many complaints about skipping/shuddering wiper blades on Golfs, Tiguans etc for many years. Whoever VW use for wiper blades must be using poor quality products.

[Hillbilly]

Goes away back to at least 2010 Our Polo ones did more hops than a bunch of rabbits and even replacement originals were rubbish, Passat and Tiguan were the same but Tig wasnt as bad as the others. They were Ok if screen was really wet but for just occasional Auto wipes were rubbish. Even the new Kamiq ones arent perfect

[Lucas_R]

Goes away back to at least 2010 Our Polo ones did more hops than a bunch of rabbits and even replacement originals were rubbish, Passat and Tiguan were the same but Tig wasnt as bad as the others. They were Ok if screen was really wet but for just occasional Auto wipes were rubbish. Even the new Kamiq ones arent perfect

I remember my brand new Golf R in 2011 had this issue and I replaced (at my cost) with Bosch wiper blades which were much better. I wonder who VW have a contract with to make the wiper blades?

[Hillbilly]

I remember my brand new Golf R in 2011 had this issue and I replaced (at my cost) with Bosch wiper blades which were much better. I wonder who VW have a contract with to make the wiper blades?

TEMU maybe LOL