2017 CX-5 Wipers

[boandlkramer]

I don’t get the issue here. Haven’t replacement wipers for the 2017 hit the aftermarket? I just bought some on Monday.

 

[Anchorman]

I don’t get the issue here. Haven’t replacement wipers for the 2017 hit the aftermarket? I just bought some on Monday.

You bought what?

 

[boandlkramer]

Isn’t the topic of this thread Wipers? [emoji23]

Yes I bought Wipers.

 

[Anchorman]

Isn’t the topic of this thread Wipers? [emoji23]

Yes I bought Wipers.

Yes but did you buy replacement Mazda wipers or an aftermarket brand.

 

[boandlkramer]

I went to Walmart looked up the Wipers in the new book that was current enough to have 2018 models and I bought replacement Bosch wipers

 

[Anchorman]

I went to Walmart looked up the Wipers in the new book that was current enough to have 2018 models and I bought replacement Bosch wipers

That will take a lot longer to happen here in the UK because the aerofoils on the blades are handed so we have to have a right hand drive version. I believe the blades are a cost saving measure and I’ll show some evidence of that comment later.

 

[boandlkramer]

BTW I’m back in the states for a couple weeks.

 

[Anchorman]

BTW I’m back in the states for a couple weeks.

Yes, I wonder if you’d have as much luck buying those Bosch blades in Germany! I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t even sell them there.

 

[boandlkramer]

It’s my routine. I buy blades while I am back on Home leave every year.

 

[joe6864]

hmmm, searching for 2017 CX-5 on https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto says no wipers are compatible.

What model and part# of wiper did you get?

 

[bmninada]

My friend's Porche Macan S was a real problem w.r.t. wipers when he bought it - new. He had called up Valeo who make really good wipers and they helped him out. Might try that approach.

 

[boandlkramer]

Isn’t it cheaper just to buy OEM wipers? At some point it gets ridiculous. Considering custom alternatives?

 

[Anchorman]

Yes of course it’s cheaper but the 2017 Denso blades are nowhere near as good as those Denso’s used up to 2016. It’s too cold out there for a soft islander but I will do some comparative shots asap.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Can we see some photos in the packaging please (uhm)

 

[Anchorman]

I’ll show you what packaging I’ve got.

 

[Xeler8ing]

I’ll show you what packaging I’ve got.

Thank you

 

[boandlkramer]

This is what the 2018 wiper manual at Walmart say fits. 18” & 24”

 

[ColoradoDriver]

This is what the 2018 wiper manual at Walmart say fits. 18” & 24”

Tried those blades before. Gotta say they stunk in the snow.

 

[bmninada]

has MZ stopped the wiper inserts, like the ones I have (bought 10 of them, per side) for my 2016 from MedCenter sometime back?

 

[boandlkramer]

Tried those blades before. Gotta say they stunk in the snow.

I don’t know what to expect, but if it’s a matter of durability then just buy a couple sets?

Is this a matter of refusing to go to the dealer?

I don’t get it. Alternatives are out there