Windshield wiper replacement...

[Wildewinds]

So the dealer quoted my wife $167 to replace the windshield and rear window wipers.

That was pretty funny.

 

[umbertob]

Another dealer just charged $185 to a rr.net forum member for the same 3 blades for his Sport. To the dealer's credit however, the Vaseline was included in the quote.

 

[GrahamWelland]

Btw - forget the LR dealer supplied blades and take a look at the RainX wipers. They made a huge difference on my LR3 up here in the Pacific NorthWET.

 

[nwoods]

Why is the word Dealer seem so appropriate in this context?

Avoid the pain, just go to the auto parts store of your choice, and grab the Bosch replacement blades.

 

[mustbeaudi]

I actually sourced some higher end style from Target, maybe Michelin branded? Either way, the brand is not the maker (private label by a wiper company), and they worked great.

Tire Rack has a BOGO offer on some blades, too. Valeo Ultimate.

 

[dry_fly]

wiper alternative

I've been runnign Silblade flexblades. http://www.silblade.com They have lasted well over 1.5 years, which is impressive with the corrosive winter driving conditions in Chicago. I didn't even run the winter option. I'll defiintely buy another set.

 

[zdas04]

The wiper deal comes from the same people who brought you the Good-for-one-year tire option. My OEM wipers shreaded in 10 months and I replaced them with Rain-X wipers and the difference is amazing. I would recommend replacing them on day one with a quality after market wiper--the cost is just too low to justify living with that crap till it falls apart.

David

 

[JackMac]

My dealer actually uses after-market wiper blades, admitting that they were "better" than the OEM ones from LR.

 

[chomondely]

PIAA's fro Tirerack.com. About $70 for all three blades. Very easy to install. Very good results.

 

[jjvd21]

Tire Rack has ocassional 2 for 1 deals on wipers. Bought a set of Valeo's for $23 got two (2). Much better than oem that came fitted from factory.