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Car wipers

  • 17-08-2016 12:55pm
    #1
    Huza91
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Hey Guys,

    Have a 2012 Renault Megane 1.5dci.

    Just wondering where is the best place to get wipers?

    Halfords are selling a twin pack for around €45!!!

    Anyone know a cheaper solution?

    Consort?

    Cheers :)


Comments

  • #2
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Someone is ripping off Irish motorists the cost of wiper blades here is ridiculous. I buy mine in the UK I bought two times two full sets for two cars (ten full wipers - wipac) only a couple of weeks ago, cost me about £15.


  • #3
    GreatDefector
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭GreatDefector


    €2 shop have them too! :)


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Huza91 wrote: »
    Hey Guys,

    Have a 2012 Renault Megane 1.5dci.

    Just wondering where is the best place to get wipers?

    Halfords are selling a twin pack for around €45!!!

    Anyone know a cheaper solution?

    Consort?

    Cheers :)

    Halfrauds once quoted me 75e for a set for an astra.
    I asked the fella was he joking and he said
    "in fairness theres a lot of rubber in them ones" :eek:


  • #5
    Huza91
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭Huza91


    Yeah the prices is ridiculous!!

    I might go to my local car parts shop and see how much they can do them for.

    Halfords have great deals on some items and others are just overpriced!!!


  • #6
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,189 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Halfords are to be avoided for most things.

    I get mine from Micksgarage, always reasonable.


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  • #7
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Renault Motrio ones are less than €45 the pair.


  • #8
    fmcato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭fmcato


    I got mine from mister auto. There was some deal on wipers so I got a pair of Bolk wiper blades for 8 euros + 7 euros shipping. They work really well.


  • #9
    jimgoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,180 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    Crikey. Blades for my yoke are a tenner apiece at the local motor factors.


  • #10
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,428 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    www.wiperblades.co.uk are fairly cheap.


  • #11
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,289 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    GreatDefector wrote: »
    €2 shop have them too! :)
    jimgoose wrote: »
    Crikey. Blades for my yoke are a tenner apiece at the local motor factors.

    If they are the newer flat blade type wipers then you won't buy them for a tenner. You can buy cheap refills alright but in my experience they are rubbish and a false economy.


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  • #12
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I just get Bosch at a garage once a year. Tbh I can't even remember what the price is.


  • #13
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/For-Renault-Megane-mk3-2009-2016-Front-Windscreen-24-16-Flat-Aero-Wiper-Blades-/141882292452?hash=item2108d7f8e4:g:n5sAAOSwqYBWn4a5


    I've used the likes of these the last two times on my car. They work very well and last about a year.


  • #14
    jacksie66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭jacksie66


    This post has been deleted.


  • #15
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    www.wiperblades.co.uk are fairly cheap.

    Using them for years but recently found Amazon coming in cheaper €27 including delivery/conversion for a set of Bosch Aerotwin for a Seat Leon, micks garage €40+

    Just shop around OP you can get good deals on Ebay also just make sure you buy Bosch or Valeo anything else is just rubbish and will start squeaking/smudging after a few weeks.


  • #16
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    I grumble about going to the main dealer for most things, but going for wipers is something I don't mind. Dearer, yes, but they're worth it. Have my current Ford ones on near 30k miles, about a year and a half, (on about 80 percent of the time!!!!) Only now they are starting to get a bit tired. 36 for the pair.


  • #17
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,462 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    The flat blade type wipers are a huge step forward. No screeching, ever. Even when well used they are arguably better than a new set of the traditional type blades.
    I use bosch and find them A1.
    About 40 quid from motor factors.


  • #18
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Huza91 wrote: »
    Hey Guys,

    Have a 2012 Renault Megane 1.5dci.

    Just wondering where is the best place to get wipers?

    Halfords are selling a twin pack for around 45!!!

    Anyone know a cheaper solution?

    Consort?

    Cheers :)
    Mr auto.ie does standard ones ,far cheaper


  • #19
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    I went to halfords on way home from work, 30 Euro and I thought they were robbing me. Even though one blade was completely detatched I thought that was extortion and wasn't paying. So I checked micks garage, same price. Went to my local guy, same price maybe a Euro cheaper but that's it. They are expensive it's more than the rubber you replace on most cars, it's also part of the steel arm, which is stupid


  • #20
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    Renault Motrio ones are less than €45 the pair.

    I rang a Renault dealer only a few months ago and was quoted €55 for Renault ones same car a Megane 11 reg. €45 is pushing it for me €55 is too far so I didn't get them went with Bosch aerotwins in halfords for around €38 I think.


  • #21
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Noccy_Mondy wrote: »
    I grumble about going to the main dealer for most things, but going for wipers is something I don't mind. Dearer, yes, but they're worth it. Have my current Ford ones on near 30k miles, about a year and a half, (on about 80 percent of the time!!!!) Only now they are starting to get a bit tired. 36 for the pair.

    I have to agree with you on that one. €50 the pair is worth it for decent wipers.


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  • #22
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,428 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    The differnece between Aerotwins and normal wipers are night and day, they are the business.


  • #23
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    CIP4 wrote: »
    I rang a Renault dealer only a few months ago and was quoted €55 for Renault ones same car a Megane 11 reg. €45 is pushing it for me €55 is too far so I didn't get them went with Bosch aerotwins in halfords for around €38 I think.

    Renault Retail ones are €55, Renault Motrio are cheaper though, definitely €40-45 iirc.

    €38 for Bosch is decent in fairness.


  • #24
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    The differnece between Aerotwins and normal wipers are night and day, they are the business.

    I think the aerotwins are very bulky looking, they are huge when crossing the screen.


  • #25
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,428 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    jca wrote: »
    I think the aerotwins are very bulky looking, they are huge when crossing the screen.

    Thay they are but the results are reflected accordingly.


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