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The best experience I have made with the original wipers. I know, they are dearer than those in the aftermarket, but at least they clean 2 years without squeaking, skipping and so on. Those from the Mk4s can also be used on the Mk3.
Pros: clean 2 years without squeaking, no skipping
Cons: dearer than aftermarket
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
On my way to work I had the wipers on at low speed. When I came to a stop light the engine stopped and the wipers switched to intermittent automatically. When the engine re-started, they went back to low speed.
Pros: wipers switch to intermittent
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
I have only purchased the OEM blades for my '15 and have no complaints. They are streak free, work well at speed and last a long time (I change mine about every 6-8 months)
Pros: streak free, work well
Part number: 3C8 998 002
OE Blade pair can be had here for $37.44 http://1stvwparts.com/2016-volkswag...transaxle_automatic_dual_clutch_trans_speeds-oem-oem-wip._blade_5GM998002-item/
Pros: available for $37.44
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: 5GM998002
Id agree w/GINCH- the OE blades are really nice, albeit pricey perhaps vs the other brands. I get 8-12 months out of a set, no hassle fitment etc etc. Complain loudly enough about the price and my dealer will take 15% off MSRP, which is essentially a garage keepers discount.
Pros: really nice, no hassle fitment
Cons: pricey
Some of the best wipers I've ever used were from my local Mazda dealership in Edmonton, Canada. They were $12 each and are still working surprisingly well after a whole year.
Pros: working surprisingly well
Vehicle:
Mazda
Certainly a lot of opinions about the feature, but the system on my 2000 GTI-GLX is almost perfect and would be hard to be without for most situation. Can't imagine a down side to a system that runs the wipers only when needed, varies the interval to conditions and is always ready and waiting to serve you.
Pros: runs wipers only when needed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I also lost the driver's side wiper at speed on the NJ Turnpike. The problem was a slightly bent (or misaligned) metal pin that holds the wiper blade to the arm. It was twisted slightly out of position and the wiper flew off, since the plastic cover no longer fit completely over the center of the blade. The solution was having my dealer twist the pin back into place.
Pros: dealer fixed the issue
Cons: wiper flew off
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Touareg
I’ve had my car for 6 months. It’s loud on the return wipe, like it’s there is not enough water so it stutters. It happens regardless of how much water is on the glass. I had a MK7 and it was silent. Its happened since day 1, I’ll start by changing the blade and see if that is the issue.
Cons: loud on return wipe, stutters
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Plus the OEM blades that came with the car were complete crap.
Cons: poor quality
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
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