Has anyone had to .......

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Sun May 18, 2003 6:49 pm

Replace things such as windscreen wipers?
I just wondered how long windscreen wipers usually live for.

(Yes I am bored!) :rolleyes:

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun May 18, 2003 6:52 pm

thought u would have done it by now

normally last me 18 months / 30,000 miles or so. i guess if u don't drive as many miles then they will last longer than that.

Dave Morton · Post by **Dave Morton** » Sun May 18, 2003 11:07 pm

I use rain x so in theory mine should last forever as I don't use them

rob · Post by **rob** » Sun May 18, 2003 11:12 pm

I change mine every 12 months without fail.

Obviously my cars dont go very far, but the UK climate isnt very kind to the rubber so every 12 months is the recommended time.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun May 18, 2003 11:26 pm

Had to change mine within 2 months and it wasn't covered by warranty - that must be a record

Aimee · Post by **Aimee** » Mon May 19, 2003 5:09 pm

Not sure if this is a really stoopid question, but hell I'll ask it anyway...

...what is rain x?

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon May 19, 2003 6:11 pm

I believe its a product applied to your windscreen which allows water to slide off providing near clear vision in rain and little or no need for wiper use.

You will also find members comments about Rain x in the car care section.

Robbie.

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Mon May 19, 2003 7:09 pm

...what is rain x?

Is it like Red X but for windscreens?! Hopefully you don't get loads of smoke coming out the washer jets when you use it though

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:34 pm

Jools, I've replaced mine already! I seem to get through wipers and front tyres at the same rate so I'll be due for some more soon

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Mon May 19, 2003 8:56 pm

Don't forget when you need new tyres to call my tyre man!

As for windscreen wipers - mine seem to be ok!? I did use rain x for a bit but somehow the wipers seem ok! (They are prob completely useless but being blonde I don't realise!!

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CB · Post by CB » Mon May 19, 2003 9:07 pm

Am I your tyre man? (well, I've got a spare tyre

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MattB · Post by **MattB** » Mon May 19, 2003 9:24 pm

Am I your tyre man? (well, I've got a spare tyre )

I've seen you in the mitchelin adverts!