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Old 15th December 2018, 01:40 PM
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Default Windscreen wipers

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The computer at Halfords does not list wipers for the D3 S8 or any D3 for that matter. Anywho, anyone know the fitment/code for D3 S8 wipers? The Bosch aero twin blade style.
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Old 15th December 2018, 02:57 PM
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It's a minefield - look at these previous threads...

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13838

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9288

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7572

Be careful not be de duped into LHD wiper sets on ebay etc...

After a few rubbish aftermarket sets, I would stick to Audi ones for £45 fitted let them wash and vacuum the car, do a free winter health check, and eat as many biscuits and drink as much coffee as you can.

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Old 15th December 2018, 03:52 PM
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Audi main dealer fixed price servicing. Fitted. Cheaper than buying the parts at the parts desk. No idea why that is the case...
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Old 15th December 2018, 10:14 PM
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Loss leader to get people through the workshop door, so they can "find" a nice long list of jobs that need doing.
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Old 16th December 2018, 12:14 AM
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I’m need of a new set too. Who makes Audi blades then? SWF.
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Old 16th December 2018, 11:50 AM
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I'd definitely recommend the Audi ones. I had a courtesy car and was amazed by the wipers, so I swapped mine to the original Audi blades and I've never looked back.
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Yep just had mine serviced at Audi and as said the wipers are fixed price at £49 which is cheaper than TPS (£26.xx +VAT)

I struggled to find any reputable decent aftermarket ones
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They are quite easy to install, so TPS seem decent price??
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They are quite easy to install, so TPS seem decent price??
Sorry I should have said that's PER blade so £53.xx +VAT

Comes to around £65
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Sorry I should have said that's PER blade so £53.xx +VAT

Comes to around £65
Got me exited for a bit!
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