12 Bucks for a single wiper blade !!!!!
07-20-2001, 05:07 PM
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12 Bucks for a single wiper blade !!!!!
I picked up a set of wiper blades for the CL yesterday at my local auto parts store.
Nothing fancy, just a pair of standard “narrow blade” refills.
According to the chart we need 20” for the Passenger side and 24” on the drivers side.
They had the 20’s, but I had to order the 24” suckers.
The smaller ones were only like 3.99, but the 24’s were 11.99 each.
Did I get ripped or does this sound normal ???
I don’t think I’ve ever paid more then 5-bucks for blade refills.
Shawn S
Nothing fancy, just a pair of standard “narrow blade” refills.
According to the chart we need 20” for the Passenger side and 24” on the drivers side.
They had the 20’s, but I had to order the 24” suckers.
The smaller ones were only like 3.99, but the 24’s were 11.99 each.
Did I get ripped or does this sound normal ???
I don’t think I’ve ever paid more then 5-bucks for blade refills.
Shawn S
07-20-2001, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by soopa:
<STRONG>i thought the smaller one was 19"
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<STRONG>i thought the smaller one was 19"
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I was picking up blades for the wife’s Integra as well.
I bought a combination of 19, 20 & 24 for all the required sizes since hers has a REAR wiper as well.
I just know they were all pretty cheap except for the 24” guy.
I don't know the brand off hand.
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07-20-2001, 05:40 PM
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In the past I have purchased narrow blade refills for Hondas with the idea that if buy both (usally 18 and 21)it costs
more and I have extra to set.
Yeah right...........to sit and dry rot.
However, if I purchase one pair of 21's and cut one real nicely w/ an exacto to 18, I end up with a working set and saving some cash.
[ 07-20-2001: Message edited by: xenon7 ]
more and I have extra to set.
Yeah right...........to sit and dry rot.
However, if I purchase one pair of 21's and cut one real nicely w/ an exacto to 18, I end up with a working set and saving some cash.
[ 07-20-2001: Message edited by: xenon7 ]
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Originally posted by xenon7:
<STRONG>if I purchase one pair of 21's and cut one real nicely w/ an exacto to 18, I end up with a working set and saving some cash.</STRONG>
<STRONG>if I purchase one pair of 21's and cut one real nicely w/ an exacto to 18, I end up with a working set and saving some cash.</STRONG>
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07-20-2001, 05:51 PM
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Just have your dealership put some new ones on the next time you get your car serviced. The OEM ones work better and last longer than any of the ones you buy from the auto part stores.
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Originally posted by BNut:
<STRONG>Just have your dealership put some new ones on the next time you get your car serviced. The OEM ones work better and last longer than any of the ones you buy from the auto part stores.</STRONG>
<STRONG>Just have your dealership put some new ones on the next time you get your car serviced. The OEM ones work better and last longer than any of the ones you buy from the auto part stores.</STRONG>
Yeah, I think I will pass on that dealer intall thing. If anything I will purchase OEM blades and do them myself. They are better. You know even things that simple to install they manage to F up something else. I should be more positive about the dealerships, I know.
07-21-2001, 12:33 AM
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If your going to pay that much for blades you should consider Silblades, http://www.sspinc.com/wipers.cfm They are made with silicone, are really good in the winter and dont streak or squeak.
07-21-2001, 12:40 AM
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Originally posted by wayneg:
<STRONG>Shawn- the list price for the Acura wiper inserts is $3.83 each. We install them for free. You guys should really check with the dealers (or us) first!</STRONG>
<STRONG>Shawn- the list price for the Acura wiper inserts is $3.83 each. We install them for free. You guys should really check with the dealers (or us) first!</STRONG>
07-21-2001, 02:20 AM
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Originally posted by wayneg:
<STRONG>Shawn- the list price for the Acura wiper inserts is $3.83 each. We install them for free. You guys should really check with the dealers (or us) first!</STRONG>
<STRONG>Shawn- the list price for the Acura wiper inserts is $3.83 each. We install them for free. You guys should really check with the dealers (or us) first!</STRONG>
I would have never thought to go to the dealer for a part like this.
Anyway, it’s not quite as bad as I thought.
I picked up the order today and it’s actually a TWIN pack so I got (2) 24’s now.
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07-21-2001, 05:35 AM
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Originally posted by amirsafdari:
<STRONG>wow wipers are cheap!
i have never kept a car long enough to change its wipers..not yet..</STRONG>
<STRONG>wow wipers are cheap!
i have never kept a car long enough to change its wipers..not yet..</STRONG>
07-21-2001, 05:48 AM
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Originally posted by Dyno_CL-S:
<STRONG>just dont pull out that webster dictionary crap again...i felt like i was in school again...eww!</STRONG>
<STRONG>just dont pull out that webster dictionary crap again...i felt like i was in school again...eww!</STRONG>
ok, seriuosly whats rain-x?
07-21-2001, 06:05 AM
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Originally posted by amirsafdari:
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haha
ok, seriuosly whats rain-x?</STRONG>
<STRONG>
haha
ok, seriuosly whats rain-x?</STRONG>
07-21-2001, 06:08 AM
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Originally posted by Dyno_CL-S:
<STRONG>it's this liquid that they sell @ auto parts store to put on your outside windows. While driving your car the rain and ice and shit fly/glide off your car so you wont have to use your wipers. Me no likes.</STRONG>
<STRONG>it's this liquid that they sell @ auto parts store to put on your outside windows. While driving your car the rain and ice and shit fly/glide off your car so you wont have to use your wipers. Me no likes.</STRONG>
how com you dont like it?
07-21-2001, 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by BNut:
<STRONG>Just have your dealership put some new ones on the next time you get your car serviced. The OEM ones work better and last longer than any of the ones you buy from the auto part stores.</STRONG>
<STRONG>Just have your dealership put some new ones on the next time you get your car serviced. The OEM ones work better and last longer than any of the ones you buy from the auto part stores.</STRONG>
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