2019 A3 wiper blades

[eribaMotters]

I've got an annoyng nick in one front wiper rubber after 12K and 21 months. Which are the best replacement:-
Bosch Aerotwin, Bosch Aerotwin Plus, Valeo Silencio X.TRM Flat
https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/forums/new-a3-s3-8v-chassis.244/create-thread

Colin

 

[CanadaA3wales]

I have always used Bosch Aerotwin on all my cars and have not had a problem, and they are usually quite cheap as well.

 

[AlS3BE]

Bosch or Vag oe. ones I’ve been using for over a decade

 

[Dubjam]

Bosch can squeal like crazy and are fairly noisy in standard use, hard rubber. Plenty of reports about them on the interweb. I changed mine to Audi ones after suffering the Bosch ones for a few months. Worth the extra tenner for the quietness.

 

[eribaMotters]

Thanks. Bosch Aerotwin A864S 16" & 18" (650mm & 450mm) ordered. £17.70 inc carriage.
I remembered I had fitted them to my Yeti and had no issues, in fact they lasted three years.

Colin

 

[Dubjam]

Thanks. Bosch Aerotwin A864S 16" & 18" (650mm & 450mm) ordered. £17.70 inc carriage.
I remembered I had fitted them to my Yeti and had no issues, in fact they lasted three years.

Colin

Enjoy the rumble

 

[CanadaA3wales]

I must have had at least 5 pairs of aerotwins and none of them squeeked, if they did I would just return to the company as faulty.

 

[Dubjam]

I must have had at least 5 pairs of aerotwins and none of them squeeked, if they did I would just return to the company as faulty.

Its fairly common flaw, but also they are inherently noisy because of the compound they use. If you did a back to back with a genuine blade and a Bosch, you would notice the difference quite heavily. Im a man of refinement

 

[eribaMotters]

I think it could be down to keeping the screen clean. Road dirt and at the opposite end of the scale a clean screen but one with wax in the wash could cause a rubble or juddering of rubber blade on the screen. After a wash and microfibre down I usually give the screen a clean with window spray and then a polish with Autoglym glass polish.

Colin

 

[Dubjam]

I think it could be down to keeping the screen clean. Road dirt and at the opposite end of the scale a clean screen but one with wax in the wash could cause a rubble or juddering of rubber blade on the screen. After a wash and microfibre down I usually give the screen a clean with window spray and then a polish with Autoglym glass polish.

Colin

Yes that can cause problems. Dont get that Autoglym on a wiper blade, trust me! Great stuff though.

Its best to use a glass sealant after cleaning and polishing too.

 

[dolo]

I had hideous wiper judder with the original Audi wipers, tried everything to cure it, changed to Bosch Aerotwins and never had it since

 

[45bvtc]

Had terrible issues with our A1, just the driver side. Tried everything others had recommended cleaning the windscreen to within a mm of going through, or so it seemed. A fan of WRC (World Rally Cars) for many years I wondered what them guys use and found PIAA and now use 'em on out TT/RS3 and SQ5

Take a look:

Not cheap but cured my problem in one go. To prove, I reinstalled both the OEM Audi and Bosch Aerotwin and back came the 'vibration' issue - like I say, take a look.

 

[eribaMotters]

Update, the Bosch arrived and they are exactly the same as the originals. That is OEM fitted are Bosch. These didn't judder so I can see no reason why the replacements will.

Colin

 

[craigpanthercrystal]

Good timing. I need to get replacements. The Bosch aerotwins are sub £30 on ebay for a set of 3 wipers. Was going to go oem but Bosch seems the way forward.