wiper blade inserts

[0356kid]

any suggestions for wiper blade inserts for an 08C2S. Did a search on this forum but didn't locate anything.

Thanks in advance.

[biopsea]

OEM replacements are available on any number of sites.  forget which ones support this site but best to use those companies.  pelican has OEM replacements (whole assembly) for 47 USD and suncoast for 42 USD.

[jl-c]

I always use the Bosch AeroTwin wipers, just clip on the hook arms. Work well and match the rear one! Good old e-bay. :rolleyes:

[0356kid]

I just bought inserts for the wife's Prius at the dealer for $8.00 each. I figured inserts for our cars would also be available but i haven't found them yet and it looks like your two suggestions are for the complete assembly? I'm not trying to be cheap but inserts only take minutes to change out and are way less than the whole arm assembly. Just wondering......and, thanks for the input.

Edited October 29, 2014 by 0356kid

[Ahsai]

I explored that option before briefly. Those little tabs of the OE arms don't seem to be designed to accept inserts so I ended up getting the OE ones from Sunset Porsche. You may want to check yours closely to see if inserts is even an option.

 

You can also get the OEM Bosch set 3397001582 a bit cheaper than OE but there have BOSCH logos on them.

[Ahsai]

Oh also, the front wipers are of different lengths 21"/22" so you will need two sets of inserts....may not end up saving as much as you expected.

[0356kid]

Thanks Ahsai. A couple of years ago I did in fact by new blades from the dealer. The rubber was getting sort of "hard" so I thought I would look into inserts. I did examine the old blades that I kept and I do think you are right about the tabs not being able to accept inserts. I'll just buy new arms w/rubber.