vs
Wiper blades OEM Mazda or VALEO
Then, I'd recommend swapping your blades over to these from Valeo: Pay no attention to the Amazon listing for size/compatibility - VM387 is specifically for Golf MK7 models. I went through multiple types and brands of wiper blades years ago trying to solve chattering/skipping issues and these have proven to be the best quality, smoothest, and longest lasting by far.
Pros: best quality, smoothest
Cons: chattering, skipping issues
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Part number: VM387
I've been buying Valeo blades from rockauto for awhile...they seem to last
Pros: seem to last
As for the wipers, i got Valeo from RockAuto for all 3 and they work great a year later still.
Pros: work great, last a year
Buy new ones. I replace mine about twice a year.
Pros: replace twice a year
Thanks for sharing this info, OP. I went with Valeos for my last change. Good blade, but I've been unhappy with the bright white logo at the corner. Looks like the Otto logo is more subdued.
Pros: good blade
Cons: bright white logo
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Use iso alcohol on a microfiber towel, wipe the windscreen/back window and the wiper blades with it, then take off the excess and dry with another one.
Then use a glass cleaner+fresh microfiber to clean the windscreen, and wipe the wiper blades(all 3).
Pros: clean windscreen, clean blades
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
I have them on the wagen right now and they're great, but I am not a fan of Valeo's aggressive logo stamping - there is a white logo on the edge of each blade that's a bit gaudy.
Pros: they're great
Cons: gaudy logo stamping
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Experience with Bosch wipers has been hit and miss, however I can vouch for Valeo. They make loads of bits for cars, not just wipers, and are often the go-to brand for important, expensive parts.
Pros: go-to brand
Cons: hit and miss
Vehicle:
Peugeot
I have bought a pair of Valeo's that made me feel like I was on the beach, from all the seagull-like squeaking.
Cons: loud squeaking noise
I hope others read this and follow suit. The Valeo OEM ones are so superior to the aftermarket Bosch ones. Even brand new, Bosch are rubbish.
Pros: Valeo ones are superior
Cons: Bosch are rubbish
Write your review
Help others - share your experience with this part.
Comparisons
Show all
Voted AGAINST engine oil RAVENOL on the rating page
The brake pads OEM Alfa Romeo got the first review!
The brake caliper OEM BMW got the first review!
The brake pads OEM Infiniti got the first review!
For wiper blades PIAA already 100 reviews.
For battery Energizer already 25 reviews.
In the rating best water pump already 12 brands participate!
In the rating best timing belt already 13 brands participate!
In the rating best head gasket already 3 brands participate!
In the auto rating oil filter for Volkswagen Passat already 5 brands participate!
In the auto rating brake pads for Mazda 5 already 10 brands participate!
In the auto rating tires for Subaru Outback already 50 brands participate!
For cabin filter Fram already 25 reviews.
Voted AGAINST engine oil RED LINE on the rating page
Voted AGAINST engine oil PENNZOIL on the rating page