Are you having a little trouble seeing through your windshield these days? You are in luck! We asked the VWVortex community to share their knowledge and help us create a list of the best Volkswagen windshield wipers and you all came through in a big way.
When windshield wipers are working properly, we rarely give them a second thought. But wipers degrade over time and need to be replaced regularly. It’s better to do this long before they become a nuisance (or even an outright danger) when you go to clean your windshield in the middle of a long drive.
We recommend swapping them out at least once a year, even twice depending on your climate. Because your wipers sit out all day in the direct sun. Putting up with extreme heat in the desert, extreme cold in the north, as well as ice, snow, sand, bugs, and, of course, rain. It's a hard life for them, and they suffer accordingly.
So we asked you which windshield wiper blades you relied on for you Volkswagen. The ones you had tested out day after day, storm after storm, and went back to the next time you needed them. Here are your recommendations for the best Volkswagen windshield wipers, along with some from our experts.
Original Equipment
The wipers that were on your Volkswagen when it left the factory are always a solid choice. Volkswagen doesn't want you coming back and complaining about wipers while you're under warranty, so the OEM units are normally tip-top. Users @Ehralessien, @JAGjr, and @R32-3816 recommended them. User @quaudi insists on them, saying "original VW on all 25 VWs I've owned."
The other benefit of OEM blades is that they're exactly the same as the ones you're removing. So you don't need to worry about buying the blades with the right mounting attachment or having to struggle to swap out the wipers in your driveway.
The only problem with original equipment wipers is that they tend to be original equipment prices. Many Volkswagen owners already know that the way to find a great deal is to find the company that made the parts for Volkswagen and buy it with their logo on the box instead. Same high-quality parts, usually much lower pricing. @BsickPassat points out that Volkswagen uses Valeo for many of its windshield wipers, and Valeo is a leading supplier to a number of automakers. User @CE agreed, saying to stick with Valeo because they've never had one tear like off-brands can do.
The Bosch Icon sits at the top of the brand’s windshield wiper lineup. Bosch says that its unique ClearMax 365 wiper blade rubber is extremely resistant to cracking from long-term environmental exposure.
The Icon blades also use a beam-style design in place of the more traditional metal frame and hinge wiper. This works better to keep them flat to the windshield glass and it makes the blades less likely to get jammed up by snow and ice in the winter. Bosch blades were recommended by nearly a dozen users including @mutedcurmedgeon who said that "they've done better for me than the OEM ones have, have lasted at least twice as long. They do much better at cleaning off bugs and other gunk."
Trico is the company that actually invented the windshield wiper blade, way back in 1917. Today the company offers a dozen different grades of wiper from bargain to its super-premium Silicone Ceramic wipers. User @CE and @VWBos76 recommended the company's products.
Of course we lean toward Silicone Ceramic because these top-grade blades are designed to last three times longer than average blades. The coating reduces friction and drag on the glass, letting them operate more smoothly and doing a better job of clearing your windshield. The coating also protects the blade material from ozone, UV, and weather conditions, part of why they can last so long in the first place.
The company is best-known for its rain-repelling windshield coating that can stop you from even needing wipers in some foul-weather conditions. A product quite a few of you recommended to go along with any wiper blade choice. With a product like that, wipers aren't a big jump, so Rain-X has become a big name in windshield wipers as well as water repellent products.
Rain-X offers its top-end wipers with a beam-blade design that works better to keep the blades clear of snow and ice and planted to the glass. But it also has conventional hinge-frame wipers for those looking for a value-priced wiper and then the middle ground hybrid wiper. The Hybrid wiper combines the features of beam and conventional wipers, offering a lower cost than a beam-style but much better performance than a conventional wiper.
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I purchased these from Amazon in Aug 2019 (three year anniversary in August!) and in conjunction w/ Rain-X, they are still performing flawlessly. PIAA 97060 24-Inch (600mm) Si-Tech Silicone Wiper Blade, Premium All-Season OEM Windshield Wiper Replacement
There's also the 19" length which I did not link. Back then they were $25 each and I was aghast at the price. Now they are commanding $36 each. Previously I'd use the cheapest, but found quality & longevity to be wanting. I don't miss having to change wiper blades every year or so, I'm sticking w/ PIAA silicone wipers. I do recall they were a royal PIA to install.
Forgot to mention to check the windshield and Super Clean it if necessary to remove stuck debris on it. I did this to my 40 year old windshield with 0000 steel wool and it made a huge difference in wiper function.
Very interesting video! Thanks for sharing! If you think Invisible Glass is good try Griot's Garage Window cleaner! To me, there's nothing on Earth that can touch this stuff! Let me know what you think. Good video!
I tried the Michelin blades and they were so bad that I put the original blades back on until I could buy some Bosh blades. I have had the best luck with Bosh and the RainX but I always get the top of the line in both brands. I have used RainX since it first came out and I have had amazing experiences with it including being in a storm where it was raining so hard that everyone was pulling over on the shoulder because they couldn't see to drive and I could see perfectly without turning my wipers on. I have been using the RainX washer fluid since it came out as well and I have never had a problem with my washer sensor but it is possible that the additive that they put in it to keep up the coating on the windshield could build up on the sensor over time but I haven't experienced that.
I have been using Bosch Icons on all of my vehicles for the last 5 yrs. I change them out once/yr whether it needs it or not... usually not. All it takes is one bad storm or incident and the streaking begins. But the Bosch's have held up under a few ice storms and windy thunderstorms within my one yr timeframe.
Are you having a little trouble seeing through your windshield these days? You are in luck! We asked the VWVortex community to share their knowledge and help us create a list of the best Volkswagen windshield wipers and you all came through in a big way.
When windshield wipers are working properly, we rarely give them a second thought. But wipers degrade over time and need to be replaced regularly. It’s better to do this long before they become a nuisance (or even an outright danger) when you go to clean your windshield in the middle of a long drive.
We recommend swapping them out at least once a year, even twice depending on your climate. Because your wipers sit out all day in the direct sun. Putting up with extreme heat in the desert, extreme cold in the north, as well as ice, snow, sand, bugs, and, of course, rain. It's a hard life for them, and they suffer accordingly.
So we asked you which windshield wiper blades you relied on for you Volkswagen. The ones you had tested out day after day, storm after storm, and went back to the next time you needed them. Here are your recommendations for the best Volkswagen windshield wipers, along with some from our experts.
The wipers that were on your Volkswagen when it left the factory are always a solid choice. Volkswagen doesn't want you coming back and complaining about wipers while you're under warranty, so the OEM units are normally tip-top. Users @Ehralessien, @JAGjr, and @R32-3816 recommended them. User @quaudi insists on them, saying "original VW on all 25 VWs I've owned."
The other benefit of OEM blades is that they're exactly the same as the ones you're removing. So you don't need to worry about buying the blades with the right mounting attachment or having to struggle to swap out the wipers in your driveway.
The only problem with original equipment wipers is that they tend to be original equipment prices. Many Volkswagen owners already know that the way to find a great deal is to find the company that made the parts for Volkswagen and buy it with their logo on the box instead. Same high-quality parts, usually much lower pricing. @BsickPassat points out that Volkswagen uses Valeo for many of its windshield wipers, and Valeo is a leading supplier to a number of automakers. User @CE agreed, saying to stick with Valeo because they've never had one tear like off-brands can do.
The Bosch Icon sits at the top of the brand’s windshield wiper lineup. Bosch says that its unique ClearMax 365 wiper blade rubber is extremely resistant to cracking from long-term environmental exposure.
The Icon blades also use a beam-style design in place of the more traditional metal frame and hinge wiper. This works better to keep them flat to the windshield glass and it makes the blades less likely to get jammed up by snow and ice in the winter. Bosch blades were recommended by nearly a dozen users including @mutedcurmedgeon who said that "they've done better for me than the OEM ones have, have lasted at least twice as long. They do much better at cleaning off bugs and other gunk."
Trico is the company that actually invented the windshield wiper blade, way back in 1917. Today the company offers a dozen different grades of wiper from bargain to its super-premium Silicone Ceramic wipers. User @CE and @VWBos76 recommended the company's products.
Of course we lean toward Silicone Ceramic because these top-grade blades are designed to last three times longer than average blades. The coating reduces friction and drag on the glass, letting them operate more smoothly and doing a better job of clearing your windshield. The coating also protects the blade material from ozone, UV, and weather conditions, part of why they can last so long in the first place.
The company is best-known for its rain-repelling windshield coating that can stop you from even needing wipers in some foul-weather conditions. A product quite a few of you recommended to go along with any wiper blade choice. With a product like that, wipers aren't a big jump, so Rain-X has become a big name in windshield wipers as well as water repellent products.
Rain-X offers its top-end wipers with a beam-blade design that works better to keep the blades clear of snow and ice and planted to the glass. But it also has conventional hinge-frame wipers for those looking for a value-priced wiper and then the middle ground hybrid wiper. The Hybrid wiper combines the features of beam and conventional wipers, offering a lower cost than a beam-style but much better performance than a conventional wiper.
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I bought a '15 Jetta TDI SEL October 2020 and when the wipers needed to be replaced, I tried Bosch, Rain-x, and Trico out of AutoZone and each one had the same problem. When the Drivers side wiper reached the top left edge of the windshield, it would make a loud snapping sound. I was on the way from WI to NJ in rain and it drove me crazy. I tried another brand and another and they all did the same thing. The guy behind the desk tried to tell me that the change in the windshield from one year to the next often causes problems(BS!).
Initially, I wondered if they were all made by one manufacturer, but I don't really know.
Recently, I've applied "RainBrella" from Rustoleum and it works fantastic. I've driven in hard rains with the wipers on intermittently and had no problem seeing the road of traffic.
Are you having a little trouble seeing through your windshield these days? You are in luck! We asked the VWVortex community to share their knowledge and help us create a list of the best Volkswagen windshield wipers and you all came through in a big way.
When windshield wipers are working properly, we rarely give them a second thought. But wipers degrade over time and need to be replaced regularly. It’s better to do this long before they become a nuisance (or even an outright danger) when you go to clean your windshield in the middle of a long drive.
We recommend swapping them out at least once a year, even twice depending on your climate. Because your wipers sit out all day in the direct sun. Putting up with extreme heat in the desert, extreme cold in the north, as well as ice, snow, sand, bugs, and, of course, rain. It's a hard life for them, and they suffer accordingly.
So we asked you which windshield wiper blades you relied on for you Volkswagen. The ones you had tested out day after day, storm after storm, and went back to the next time you needed them. Here are your recommendations for the best Volkswagen windshield wipers, along with some from our experts.
The wipers that were on your Volkswagen when it left the factory are always a solid choice. Volkswagen doesn't want you coming back and complaining about wipers while you're under warranty, so the OEM units are normally tip-top. Users @Ehralessien, @JAGjr, and @R32-3816 recommended them. User @quaudi insists on them, saying "original VW on all 25 VWs I've owned."
The other benefit of OEM blades is that they're exactly the same as the ones you're removing. So you don't need to worry about buying the blades with the right mounting attachment or having to struggle to swap out the wipers in your driveway.
The only problem with original equipment wipers is that they tend to be original equipment prices. Many Volkswagen owners already know that the way to find a great deal is to find the company that made the parts for Volkswagen and buy it with their logo on the box instead. Same high-quality parts, usually much lower pricing. @BsickPassat points out that Volkswagen uses Valeo for many of its windshield wipers, and Valeo is a leading supplier to a number of automakers. User @CE agreed, saying to stick with Valeo because they've never had one tear like off-brands can do.
The Bosch Icon sits at the top of the brand’s windshield wiper lineup. Bosch says that its unique ClearMax 365 wiper blade rubber is extremely resistant to cracking from long-term environmental exposure.
The Icon blades also use a beam-style design in place of the more traditional metal frame and hinge wiper. This works better to keep them flat to the windshield glass and it makes the blades less likely to get jammed up by snow and ice in the winter. Bosch blades were recommended by nearly a dozen users including @mutedcurmedgeon who said that "they've done better for me than the OEM ones have, have lasted at least twice as long. They do much better at cleaning off bugs and other gunk."
Trico is the company that actually invented the windshield wiper blade, way back in 1917. Today the company offers a dozen different grades of wiper from bargain to its super-premium Silicone Ceramic wipers. User @CE and @VWBos76 recommended the company's products.
Of course we lean toward Silicone Ceramic because these top-grade blades are designed to last three times longer than average blades. The coating reduces friction and drag on the glass, letting them operate more smoothly and doing a better job of clearing your windshield. The coating also protects the blade material from ozone, UV, and weather conditions, part of why they can last so long in the first place.
The company is best-known for its rain-repelling windshield coating that can stop you from even needing wipers in some foul-weather conditions. A product quite a few of you recommended to go along with any wiper blade choice. With a product like that, wipers aren't a big jump, so Rain-X has become a big name in windshield wipers as well as water repellent products.
Rain-X offers its top-end wipers with a beam-blade design that works better to keep the blades clear of snow and ice and planted to the glass. But it also has conventional hinge-frame wipers for those looking for a value-priced wiper and then the middle ground hybrid wiper. The Hybrid wiper combines the features of beam and conventional wipers, offering a lower cost than a beam-style but much better performance than a conventional wiper.
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I would not recommend any specific brand, I’ve tried just three of the list, I haven’t try them all but, I would suggest to clean the windshield and the blades regularly, especially the blades, dust, grime, heat, etc. are killers, windshield fluid is a good option, but, once they starts to not doing their job properly, add some WD40 to the cleaning process, it would add some extra life but, they would have to be replaced at some point, nothing lasts forever
FYI - The Rain-X washer fluid should never be used if your car has a washer fluid level sensor. One of the ingredients coats the sensor and will cause a constant low level light. Only way to fix is to replace the sensor.
Actually, there is another way to reverse this issue, should it ever occur. In my case, it never has, but if you run a “bug remover” alcohol based brand, it will clean your sensor without necessitating replacement. None of my 20 some VWs up to my 2016 Jetta SEL has ever had a sensor problem.
Yes, everything cost more. Some are blaming it on inflation. But, the fact that the Fortune 500 has doubled their profits since 2019 says there's a lack of competition and corporations are making money hand over fist.
Are you having a little trouble seeing through your windshield these days? You are in luck! We asked the VWVortex community to share their knowledge and help us create a list of the best Volkswagen windshield wipers and you all came through in a big way.
When windshield wipers are working properly, we rarely give them a second thought. But wipers degrade over time and need to be replaced regularly. It’s better to do this long before they become a nuisance (or even an outright danger) when you go to clean your windshield in the middle of a long drive.
We recommend swapping them out at least once a year, even twice depending on your climate. Because your wipers sit out all day in the direct sun. Putting up with extreme heat in the desert, extreme cold in the north, as well as ice, snow, sand, bugs, and, of course, rain. It's a hard life for them, and they suffer accordingly.
So we asked you which windshield wiper blades you relied on for you Volkswagen. The ones you had tested out day after day, storm after storm, and went back to the next time you needed them. Here are your recommendations for the best Volkswagen windshield wipers, along with some from our experts.
The wipers that were on your Volkswagen when it left the factory are always a solid choice. Volkswagen doesn't want you coming back and complaining about wipers while you're under warranty, so the OEM units are normally tip-top. Users @Ehralessien, @JAGjr, and @R32-3816 recommended them. User @quaudi insists on them, saying "original VW on all 25 VWs I've owned."
The other benefit of OEM blades is that they're exactly the same as the ones you're removing. So you don't need to worry about buying the blades with the right mounting attachment or having to struggle to swap out the wipers in your driveway.
The only problem with original equipment wipers is that they tend to be original equipment prices. Many Volkswagen owners already know that the way to find a great deal is to find the company that made the parts for Volkswagen and buy it with their logo on the box instead. Same high-quality parts, usually much lower pricing. @BsickPassat points out that Volkswagen uses Valeo for many of its windshield wipers, and Valeo is a leading supplier to a number of automakers. User @CE agreed, saying to stick with Valeo because they've never had one tear like off-brands can do.
The Bosch Icon sits at the top of the brand’s windshield wiper lineup. Bosch says that its unique ClearMax 365 wiper blade rubber is extremely resistant to cracking from long-term environmental exposure.
The Icon blades also use a beam-style design in place of the more traditional metal frame and hinge wiper. This works better to keep them flat to the windshield glass and it makes the blades less likely to get jammed up by snow and ice in the winter. Bosch blades were recommended by nearly a dozen users including @mutedcurmedgeon who said that "they've done better for me than the OEM ones have, have lasted at least twice as long. They do much better at cleaning off bugs and other gunk."
Trico is the company that actually invented the windshield wiper blade, way back in 1917. Today the company offers a dozen different grades of wiper from bargain to its super-premium Silicone Ceramic wipers. User @CE and @VWBos76 recommended the company's products.
Of course we lean toward Silicone Ceramic because these top-grade blades are designed to last three times longer than average blades. The coating reduces friction and drag on the glass, letting them operate more smoothly and doing a better job of clearing your windshield. The coating also protects the blade material from ozone, UV, and weather conditions, part of why they can last so long in the first place.
The company is best-known for its rain-repelling windshield coating that can stop you from even needing wipers in some foul-weather conditions. A product quite a few of you recommended to go along with any wiper blade choice. With a product like that, wipers aren't a big jump, so Rain-X has become a big name in windshield wipers as well as water repellent products.
Rain-X offers its top-end wipers with a beam-blade design that works better to keep the blades clear of snow and ice and planted to the glass. But it also has conventional hinge-frame wipers for those looking for a value-priced wiper and then the middle ground hybrid wiper. The Hybrid wiper combines the features of beam and conventional wipers, offering a lower cost than a beam-style but much better performance than a conventional wiper.
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I've always been a fan of the Bosch icon blades, I typically buy them at my local AutoZone auto parts store near me.
I feel there more effective, than again I would never doubt the original OEM VW wiper blades even though I've never bought a pair from the dealership LOL.
I would recommend Bosch Icon as there's a lot of Bosch Parts that come stock on the Volkswagen from the factory you can't go wrong with it 💪🥳🎉🏆🏁
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