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    Angry Holy Crap! The price of wiper blades!

    I needed new wiper blades on my Subaru Crosstrek. I'm scheduled for an oil change next week, but figured that having the dealer install them would be very expensive. So, I stopped at Advance Auto and bought them there. I could not believe how expensive they were. One 26" Bosch blade and one 16 inch Rain-X blade came to plus tax was $75.59! I had never changed the blades on this car before and the attachment mechanism looked very different from what I'd dealt with in the past. Next time, I'll get them at Walmart!
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    And NONE of them last very long.
    Hi Mike.

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    Just wipe on some Rain-X and the need for wipers will be very minimum.

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    I have been buying ones for our Fords from the dealership and they are cheaper, fit perfect and last longer than aftermarket.

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    Soooo you think Wal Mart will be cheaper??? I would doubt that....if so, not by much....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dixie-Raven View Post
    Just wipe on some Rain-X and the need for wipers will be very minimum.
    We use Rain-X on all our vehicles. Makes a huge difference. Rain-X washer fluid also helps a lot.

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    I do like the Bosch blades. I get them from local NAPA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charg295 View Post
    We use Rain-X on all our vehicles. Makes a huge difference. Rain-X washer fluid also helps a lot.
    Yep. I do the same.

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    Look at what they cost on rockauto.com have to figure in the shipping cost. I buy air oil cabin filters as well as wiper blades from there for all my vehicles and it saves a ton of money.

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    Man, I was complaining about $35 a pair for mine lol

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    The Rain-X blades from Walmart seem to hold up good for me. No clue how much they cost now because I haven't had to buy them in a couple years. Also use the orange Rain-X fluid.
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    Had my eyes opened about 6 months ago. I think they were around $50 for my F150. That was at Advanced Auto. Guess next time I will shop around.

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    you probably could make payments on them

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    Bought Bosch Micro Edge 18" for $19.99 each at Auto Zone two weeks ago. Total - $43.22 . F150
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    Jeff I just replaced mine on my Crosstrek. I watched a youtube video on the best replacements. All three blades were a total of $30 ordered on Amazon. I cant remember the name of the replacement company sorry.

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    The name of replacement company is AERO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by team houston View Post
    Jeff I just replaced mine on my Crosstrek. I watched a youtube video on the best replacements. All three blades were a total of $30 ordered on Amazon. I cant remember the name of the replacement company sorry.


    Been ordering Amazon branded wiper blades for our vehicles for several years.they cost way less and perform nicely.

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    Costco sells Michelin wiper blades cheap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FrancoCialone View Post
    Costco sells Michelin wiper blades cheap.
    And currently on sale.

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    My bosch brand I sell for 9.99 each and install free.

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