Wiper blade replacements, where to buy...

adegiulio · 11th December 2003, 16:07

My blades are pretty much shot and need to be replaced. Should I buy replacements from BMW (which I expect to be expensive) or are there easy blade replacements that will fit, and can be purchased at most stores....

Thanks for the help
Ant

Anita · 11th December 2003, 16:41

I don't know you and your car's history or where you are time wise in Full Maintenence, but I regularly get mine blades replaced by my dealership. Here's a quote with some info form an earlier post of mine:

"Per the "Caring for Your Vehicle" book that came with my '02, you should have your wiper blades replaced twice a year. From page 8, under Window Care, I quote "The wiper blades should be replaced twice a year, before and after the cold season. This is especialy important for vehicles with a rain sensor." Last fall my dealership replaced them no problem--maybe it's worth asking when in for service if your dealerships will do it for you."

Otherwise, I might order them from one of the dealerships who discount BMW parts if you want BMW blades. Good luck!

Anita

TCM · 11th December 2003, 18:52

I concur with Anita, the blades are replaced for free under the maintence plan until 3 years or 36000 miles. I have not seen a blade replacement available outside the dealers in my searches. The dealer allows you the option to buy a complete set of new blades altogether or a rubber insert replacement if you are out of warrenty. I suggest going for the complete blade replacement as the rubber one can be a real PITA to install and the metal strips that hold the rubber in place become weak after removing them to insert the new rubber.

Ken · 21st December 2003, 17:59

Do you feel it necessary to have the wiper blades replaced 2x per year? Just curious, because I would have though once per year or even 18 months would be often enough. I admit my car is a garage queen, but I just changed the wipers for the first time after 3+ years of ownership.

Redshift · 21st December 2003, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

Do you feel it necessary to have the wiper blades replaced 2x per year? Just curious, because I would have though once per year or even 18 months would be often enough. I admit my car is a garage queen, but I just changed the wipers for the first time after 3+ years of ownership.

Actually my wife's 330Ci convertible needs wipers replaced much more frequently than my other cars that don't have auto-wipers. I think the automatic feature causes more wear and more frequent use than manual controls. Twice per year may be a bit much, though.

Anita · 22nd December 2003, 04:15

Not to sound too sassy, but even if they are not obviously showing wear, why not have them replaced? It's free under full maintenence, recommended by BMW, and only takes a few minutes to do. I have it done when I'm having other things taken care of at my dealership. And mine do tend to start showing wear and tear pretty frequently anyway.

Anita

Need4Spd · 22nd December 2003, 04:56

Personally, I would spring the extra $$ and get the BMW replacements. I've found that no aftermarket blades seem to work as well for so long.

Sharif · 22nd December 2003, 05:09

The price for just the rubber inserts are $27. Maybe I am cheap but I think that price is crazy.

intense321 · 23rd December 2003, 01:48

What about www.bmwpartstore.com? They seem to have the inserts for the M5 for $11? Are those the right sizes?

639x5.5 P7040-83918

or is it the

600x4.40

I'm totally confused. It sounds like they have the parts but I'm not sure exactly which ones to get.

Tom M · 23rd December 2003, 03:08

I just bought the rubber inserts for about 12 bucks from a BMW dealer. $27 sounds more like the price for the full blades.