Technical Rear wiper not working
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Rear wiper not working
Rear wiper blade
Not wishing to start a new thread under a similar(ish) heading... my Qubo came with a rubbish rear blade, the original one I'm guessing.
I got a new front pair from Alf Rhodes and they're really good combined with the last owner presumably having done the screen with something such as Rain-X or Aquapel.
In the shop's flip charts for blade compatibilty I'd noticed just a dash for the rear replacement so today, on a mission, I went back in and checked under Fiorino, Qubo, Nemo and Bipper. Nothing. I'd measured the blade at approx 14" so went to find an assistant. He said he thought they could sort it, asking about the arm fitting (which I hadn't checked). I was informed of the £1.99 fitting charge, presumably as now I was using someone to find the right blade.... Well he came out and we together discovered it's a unique maker's fitment, similar principal to the looped flat steel arm that you find on (other makes of) cars front wipers but in plastic. I left there.
Next stop EuroCarParts. He checked and said they didn't stock that, it was a dealer only part. Thankfully the Fiat dealer was only across a dual carriageway with access from my side. I had to go the Hyundai desk for Fiat parts... and the lad came back with a price and a piece of paper. 'Not a regular stock item sir' so sir was informed. So I ordered it, coming Thursday morning and... £17.32 to me. WHAAAT? More than the fronts combined.
Shop was actually called "I Saw You Coming"
Seeing Red-Van-Man
Not wishing to start a new thread under a similar(ish) heading... my Qubo came with a rubbish rear blade, the original one I'm guessing.
I got a new front pair from Alf Rhodes and they're really good combined with the last owner presumably having done the screen with something such as Rain-X or Aquapel.
In the shop's flip charts for blade compatibilty I'd noticed just a dash for the rear replacement so today, on a mission, I went back in and checked under Fiorino, Qubo, Nemo and Bipper. Nothing. I'd measured the blade at approx 14" so went to find an assistant. He said he thought they could sort it, asking about the arm fitting (which I hadn't checked). I was informed of the £1.99 fitting charge, presumably as now I was using someone to find the right blade.... Well he came out and we together discovered it's a unique maker's fitment, similar principal to the looped flat steel arm that you find on (other makes of) cars front wipers but in plastic. I left there.
Next stop EuroCarParts. He checked and said they didn't stock that, it was a dealer only part. Thankfully the Fiat dealer was only across a dual carriageway with access from my side. I had to go the Hyundai desk for Fiat parts... and the lad came back with a price and a piece of paper. 'Not a regular stock item sir' so sir was informed. So I ordered it, coming Thursday morning and... £17.32 to me. WHAAAT? More than the fronts combined.
Shop was actually called "I Saw You Coming"
Seeing Red-Van-Man
Re: Rear wiper blade
I removed the rubber from the arm, purchased new rubbers, fed one in, trimmed it to length, job done.....and spare for the next time. Cost £1.49 from a local motor factor, who compared the rubber to make sure it was the correct, or as near as, profile.
Qube O.
I removed the rubber from the arm, purchased new rubbers, fed one in, trimmed it to length, job done.....and spare for the next time. Cost £1.49 from a local motor factor, who compared the rubber to make sure it was the correct, or as near as, profile.
Qube O.
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I bought an original from MD last year and they had to order it. (See this old thread)
Got this on eBay in November as a spare. Great value and it's a perfect fit
REAR WIPER
Got this on eBay in November as a spare. Great value and it's a perfect fit
REAR WIPER
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I had that in mind but the actual carrying arm on mine is snapped in twa so a new rubber is not feasible (Mrs).
I didn't actually look on the Bay of Evil - more's the pity since that guy has >10 available at approx 1/3rd cost. I've looked for SO many things on there and drawn blanks I tend to forget when the bl**din obvious comes up as a requirement! Thanks for the heads up - I'll save the seller for next time.
R-V-M
