BXX Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Alright guys, Fall is already upon us and the weather is gonna only get worse. Now is a great time to replace your wiper blades, even if you did so earler this year!!! As a rule of thumb for winter, get winter style blades to keep the frame joints from freezing up and causing all kinds of visibility issues. Or here is another better idea. Currently Advance Auto has had wiper blades 25% off. I think that ends tomorrow. I went today and bought the Trico NeoForm blades that are like the Bosch Icons. These are even better than winter blades and there is no frame joints period. I must say, I already love these blades and highly recommend them. They run appx. $17 each and are well worth it. Also, get some good de-icer windshield washer fluid. You will thank yourself later for the extra cost, a whole wopping extra buck a gallon I know most of this is common knowledge, but a friendly reminder is always a good think. Don't risk safety because you can't see and are too lazy to replace your wiper blades!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns87 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 just bought new ones today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Go one better and also apply Rain-X to the windshield before it gets too cold outside. Snow and ice brush off easily when the windshield is slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 pssh I just replaced my 3 year old wiper blades about a month ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 try to get the trico teflon blades. They last a long while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 If I am not mistaken, the NeoForm blades I bought are teflon as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Woo Hoo!! I didn't know there was a sale!!!!!! I'll be there tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 We don't have winter here, so my 1yr+ old blades are here to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 We don't have winter here, so my 1yr+ old blades are here to stay. That means nothing. Do yourself the favor and others on the road, replace your wiper blades Wiper blades are not designed to last that long. The last thing you need during a rainstorm is for the rubber to rip and you loose all visibility. I think spending the $15 is well worth saving a live, which may be yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo231 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 This community service AD is brought to you by AdvanceAuto! We're ready in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 This community service AD is brought to you by AdvanceAuto! We're ready in advance! LOL, no shit. 2 threads about blades...wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I don't work for Advance Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 That means nothing. Do yourself the favor and others on the road, replace your wiper blades Wiper blades are not designed to last that long. The last thing you need during a rainstorm is for the rubber to rip and you loose all visibility. I think spending the $15 is well worth saving a live, which may be yours. They still work perfectly and are in pristine shape, so they stay. My car has seen only a few hundred miles on the road this year if that tells you anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 i've owned my car for 7 years. right now i am on my second set of wiper blades(including the ones on the car when i bought it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Bosch FTW! Had some on my Lumina for at least 2 years, and now some are on the GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I've had 22" Rain-X wipers on my TGP for almost a year and a half now with no problems; it doesn't get driven in the winter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Bosch FTW! Had some on my Lumina for at least 2 years, and now some are on the GP Bosch was the WORST wiper set I had on my car. Absolutely horrid I just switched them out for Trico winters. They may be ugly, but you can't beat them. Plus they originated in Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I went out and bought some wipers for my wives car today at SEARS. I bought her the 24" blades since her car already uses the 22" size. I had a difficult time seeing through her windshield two night going when it was raining. They were some cheap no name brand and lasted about one season. I didn't buy myself any yet. Might go out and buy them in a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 UPDATE: Just got back 5 mins ago from Advanced Auto. I got there just as they were locking the doors. They let me run in and find the wipers that you guys were talking about. I purchased the Trico 24" (16-2412) NeoForm Beam Blade wipers w/ Teflon protection. THey ran me $17.77 a piece, $38.74 total. I will be installing these on my wifes car tomorrow morning since her car is the primary car in which my son rides in most of the time. Plus my wifes deserves better stuff then me. I guess my car will get the 24" ANCO Advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Your Advance closes early! The one by my parent's house closes at I think midnight(they used to be a 24 hour location) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 UPDATE: Just got back 5 mins ago from Advanced Auto. I got there just as they were locking the doors. They let me run in and find the wipers that you guys were talking about. I purchased the Trico 24" (16-2412) NeoForm Beam Blade wipers w/ Teflon protection. THey ran me $17.77 a piece, $38.74 total. I will be installing these on my wifes car tomorrow morning since her car is the primary car in which my son rides in most of the time. Plus my wifes deserves better stuff then me. I guess my car will get the 24" ANCO Advantages. Thats what i bought, the NeoForms in stock 20" however.. I love those things, it's nice to no longer have wiper lift @75mph on I-71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Your Advance closes early! The one by my parent's house closes at I think midnight(they used to be a 24 hour location) Shit, the one close to me closes at 6PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I have 6 automotive parts stores in less than an mile radius from me. Advanced Auto closes the latest at 9pm on Sundays. i think everyone closes at 7pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 you guys are crazy. my blades from walmart work fine and were like $5 for the pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 you guys are crazy. my blades from walmart work fine and were like $5 for the pair They do work fine, for like 3 months. Then they start to streak at the worst possible moment. Bosch ICONS will last a year, easy. No worries of premature failure, streaking and up-lift at high speeds. Once you try the better wipers for the first time, you won't go back to economy wipers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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