|
S60 & V60 '18> / XC60 '17> / S90 & V90 '16> / XC90 '15> General Forum for the SPA-platform 60- and 90-series models |
Information |
|
Front windscreen wipers - New vs refills & Volvo vs BOSCHViews : 1877 Replies : 25Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Jan 5th, 2024, 11:10 | #1 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Yesterday 08:18
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Matlock
|
Front windscreen wipers - New vs refills & Volvo vs BOSCH
Hi all,
My XC60 needs new front windscreen wipers. Official Volvo ones (the whole wiper) cost £94.20 inc. VAT (for both) whereas the official Volvo refill inserts only cost £35.76 inc. VAT (for both). Do any of you have experience with the fitting of the refills and if they work just as well as whole new units? Secondly, I've been told the official Volvo wipers are just rebranded BOSCH wipers which you can get off Amazon at a fraction of the price. Is this correct? If so, is BOSCH and the BOSCH part number stamped on the official Volvo wipers anywhere as I can't see anything on the outside so I'm wondering if the part numbers (Volvo and/or BOSCH) are revealed when you take the wiper off the arm? Any info would be more than welcome as I'm loathed to pay nearly £100 for a set of wipers!
__________________
65 plate V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 Auto 20 plate XC60 Inscription Pro T8 PHEV + Polestar Last edited by Yelper85; Jan 5th, 2024 at 12:22. |
Jan 5th, 2024, 11:26 | #2 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 08:56
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: North Weald
|
I bought cheap and then suffered from much squealing.. I then bought the proper Volvo refill and it's been great. Use
Genuine Volvo Wiper refills XC60 2018- 31693406 as your eBay search and it should bring up the right version for about £35 |
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to TobyAnscombe For This Useful Post: |
Jan 5th, 2024, 12:12 | #3 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 11:41
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: West Midlands
|
I’ve gone back to the official Volvo inserts vs Bosch. The Bosch were very slightly smaller on the XC90 anyway but they squealed more than the Valeo made ones.
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Greenback78 For This Useful Post: |
Jan 5th, 2024, 12:18 | #4 | ||
Senior Member
Last Online: Yesterday 08:18
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Matlock
|
Quote:
Quote:
Does the end of the wiper just unclip/pull off? Can it be done either end or is it specific?
__________________
65 plate V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 Auto 20 plate XC60 Inscription Pro T8 PHEV + Polestar Last edited by Yelper85; Jan 5th, 2024 at 12:23. |
||
Jan 5th, 2024, 12:28 | #5 |
Member
Last Online: Yesterday 18:06
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Somerset
|
I've used the refills 3 times now, and they've been easy each time. The end just unclips and you pull out the old blade, then insert the new one. Takes about 2 mins. Mine only unclip one end - the end pointing upwards when they're in the servicing position.
Out of interest, on this topic, does anyone know where you can source replacement refills for the rear wiper? I have the aquablades, so am again looking at the refills.
__________________
2019 V60 D4 Momentum Pro Auto |
The Following User Says Thank You to Hogster For This Useful Post: |
Jan 5th, 2024, 14:18 | #6 | |
Senior Member
Last Online: Yesterday 08:18
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Matlock
|
Quote:
__________________
65 plate V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 Auto 20 plate XC60 Inscription Pro T8 PHEV + Polestar |
|
Jan 7th, 2024, 10:41 | #7 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 08:56
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: North Weald
|
It’s specific as one end has a plug/bung that keeps the blade secure. There’s a little clip on the inside that allows the insert to slide out - it’s a 2 min job
|
The Following User Says Thank You to TobyAnscombe For This Useful Post: |
Jan 7th, 2024, 13:22 | #8 |
New Member
Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 15:20
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Alton
|
I went for the official Volvo refills last year. Found them easy to fit and performance wise have been fine.
Certainly didn’t want to pay the price for complete new units. |
The Following User Says Thank You to dcjs01 For This Useful Post: |
Jan 7th, 2024, 13:35 | #9 |
Senior Member
Last Online: May 9th, 2024 12:22
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Esher
|
I'm on Bosch (complete blades) because I find the Volvo units deteriorate and 'slap' as they reverse direction at the A pillar.
__________________
V90 in Savile Grey with Blond Leather |
Jan 7th, 2024, 20:32 | #10 | |
Senior Member
Last Online: Yesterday 08:18
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Matlock
|
Quote:
__________________
65 plate V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 Auto 20 plate XC60 Inscription Pro T8 PHEV + Polestar |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|