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re: Rant - windshield wipers $$$
Posted on 1/25/23 at 2:38 pm to Bulldozer1899
Posted on 1/25/23 at 2:38 pm to Bulldozer1899
I bought one at my oil change place a couple months ago, and when he told me the total price I just about dropped my jaw. I only ended up buying one (driver side). Told him when he quoted me the price (~ $35) I assumed that was for the set, not just one. 
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Posted on 1/25/23 at 2:59 pm to MBclass83
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I've done it before. Drivers side went flying off and I stuck my head out the window. True story. Lolol
I've done it before when I had Rain-X on the windshield, and it was a light rain. Water rolled right off. Wouldn't do it in a downpour tho.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:02 pm to Bulldozer1899
I bought a set for $22 on Amazon baw
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:13 pm to Bulldozer1899
Had to replace mine last week. $81. They guy told me it is because so many vehicles now have different length wipers on the car so they cant pack them in pairs. My driver side was 24" and the passenger side was 22".
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:22 pm to bee Rye
quote:This. Or RockAuto if I'm buying something else.
I bought a set for $22 on Amazon baw
Paid $60 for a set at AutoZone a few years ago. Last minute, about to head out on a trip. Had no idea they'd cost that much.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:24 pm to Bulldozer1899
I ordered a set last week from Amazon for like 30 dollars. I'm curious to see if they last a month or not.
The last set I bought lasted a year and a half but they are totally clapped out now. The actual blade is hanging on by a thread.
The last set I bought lasted a year and a half but they are totally clapped out now. The actual blade is hanging on by a thread.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:24 pm to Bulldozer1899
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Why the f*ck do windshield wipers cost $70 for a set?
WTF are you driving?
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/find/2022-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wiper-blades.c7233
Let me guess. You had to go to the dealer because you can't change them yourself.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:25 pm to Gaston
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Volvo does a cool thing by simply replacing the rubber blade portion.
You think that is unique to Volvo?
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:27 pm to Bulldozer1899
Bought a pair last week for my sons truck and I was flabbergasted as well
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:29 pm to Bulldozer1899
Used to be able to just replace the blades. Now its the whole metal frame also. It's bullshite!
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:34 pm to Bulldozer1899
As others said, buy online and replace yourself (same for all filters), and rain-x your windshield every so often. For most cars, they are very simple and you can do it just by looking at the set-up. If you can't figure it out, there are numerous YT videos for your car
Rain-X will keep you from needing to use your windshield wipers in light rain, also helps with fogged windows in the morning.
Rain-X will keep you from needing to use your windshield wipers in light rain, also helps with fogged windows in the morning.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:41 pm to Bulldozer1899
My last pair cost $20. They've worked great for 7 months now.
I think you got screwed.
I think you got screwed.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:44 pm to tigerinthebueche
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Can you drive safely without them when it’s raining?
Absolutely. Rainex is cheap and works very well.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 3:52 pm to BuckyCheese
quote:The first one I clicked on was 31 dollars for ONE wiper.
WTF are you driving?
Posted on 1/25/23 at 4:00 pm to Bulldozer1899
O'Reilly has the cheaper ones begind the counter. U have to ask for them.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 4:11 pm to BuckyCheese
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You think that is unique to Volvo?
Hope not. The windshield spray system goes through the actual wiper blade, so they’re expensive AF to replace the whole thing.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 4:16 pm to ChuckUFarley
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Had to replace mine last week. $81. They guy told me it is because so many vehicles now have different length wipers on the car so they cant pack them in pairs. My driver side was 24" and the passenger side was 22".
I hope you did not fall for this?
Posted on 1/25/23 at 4:25 pm to Bulldozer1899
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Why the f*ck do windshield wipers cost $70 for a set?
Damn!!
What wipers do you buy that cost $70?
Posted on 1/25/23 at 4:37 pm to ChuckUFarley
Wipers only cost that much if you get them installed. Most wipers are under $20. Places like costco have them for much less. Replacing wipers maybe the easiest maintenance you can do on a vehicle.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 4:40 pm to Bulldozer1899
You usually GET what you PAY for, and wipers are no different.
I pay a little extra form the top-end wipers because they don’t streak and they last 3x longer than the CHEAP ones.
I pay a little extra form the top-end wipers because they don’t streak and they last 3x longer than the CHEAP ones.
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