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Duncan Stewart
17th December 2004, 04:35 AM
Both my front wipers have rips so I bought a new set out of Halfords ages ago but only recently got round to trying to fit them.
None of the 3 supplied adaptors fitted the mini wiper arms so I tried fitting the existing adaptors to the new wipers but the hole in the top is not long enough for them to fit properly.
Anyone know where I can get new wipers that fit or will I have to pay main dealer prices at a BMW / MINI dealership.
Scottie
17th December 2004, 06:23 AM
We bought bosch out of halfrauds one 18" one 19" which is a wee bit too big. When Allan fitted he used original adaptor from Mini wiper worked out fine.
Heather
17th December 2004, 06:36 AM
Like fiona I got the bosch one from Hellfrauds. Again, they worked out fine for me.
Wul
17th December 2004, 04:34 PM
On my cooper I bought the halfrauds ones and got them to fit fine - think i used the clips they supplied too so they must've change the design a bit.

Remember don't but the whole assembly for the rear one - buy the £2.50 blade pack and slip a new bit on the same length - it's easy peasy :)
KenL
17th December 2004, 05:16 PM
The real ones from the dealer aren't any more expensive than from Halfords etc. Then they go on in seconds, no faffin around with clips etc.
Duncan Stewart
17th December 2004, 05:43 PM
quote:Originally posted by KenL

The real ones from the dealer aren't any more expensive than from Halfords etc. Then they go on in seconds, no faffin around with clips etc.

How much, Minime?
Big Col
17th December 2004, 05:50 PM
He's offline till Monday I think DS.
Gismo
17th December 2004, 06:07 PM
quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart
How much, Minime?
I got new wipers at my last service, approx £19 ;)
Scottie
17th December 2004, 06:17 PM
If you buy bosch you can then have spoilers on both sides.
KenL
17th December 2004, 07:40 PM
From memory I think it was about £14-15 for the front 2.
Smurf
17th December 2004, 09:51 PM
I got Halfords ones, no problem fitting them (my hubby did it! :D) but they squeak non stop.....

I wish I'd got the proper Mini ones.... :(
Heather
18th December 2004, 03:09 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland
I got new wipers at my last service, approx £19 ;)

Bargain! I was quoted £38 to supply and fit front and back from my dealer:disapprove:
Wul
20th December 2004, 04:43 PM
Tribal - but that would've inlcuded the 5mins labour cost at £19 :I Legalised robbery :disapprove: