Customer Reviews:
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 Finally, a great wiper! March 26, 2008
R. Benoit (Brunswick, ME USA)
Not only does the Bosch Icon wiper do the job, it does it well, and quietly! After spending more money last year for a different set of "premium" wipers, I thought the more I spent, the better. Not necessarily. Those were excellent wipers as far as clearing the windshield but they were so noisy, we hated using them! I finally broke down and decided to try these Bosch Icons since they're rated to be quieter than most and high quality. They are slightly more expensive than cheaper brands at your local department store, but if you buy them from Amazon, you'll be quite pleased with the value, quality and the quiet operation - now we don't even hear that they're on!
Best Wiper I've Tried March 24, 2008
A. Swanson (NorCal)
I'm one of those anal guys who researches most of his purchases, even on small things like wiper blades. Unfortunately, I did not do that when I first replaced the blades on my Nissan Xterra. I replaced the stock ones with something the guys at Napa Auto recommended. During the first winter with them, they behaved as most wiper blades do - poorly. They chattered and squealed when the window wasn't drenched and left streaks or skipped when it was pouring. Like I said, they behaved like most blades. All this despite the fact that I keep the window - and blades - very clean.
So this year, after another couple of months of sub-par performance and the scares that sometimes accompany a wet windshield, I decided to look for the the 'best blade'. I read reviews and asked questions on forums and this blade kept coming up. Now that I have it, I can see why.
No noise - no matter how wet or dry the window. No skipping or sliding allowing water to remain behind. This thing, while still just a windshield wiper, is truly amazing. Yep, costs twice as much. No idea how it will hold up over the long haul, but I tend to replace blades once a year anyhow. Seriously, if you value the ability to see out of your windshield during torrential downpours or just drizzle - these things are the premier product.
Finally - a real windshield wiper! February 8, 2008
Jack Anthony (Nevada, IA)
I have taken advantage of several customer reviews on Amazon and believe in them highly. They have helped me make many good purchases and saved me from making many poor ones.
I have never felt compelled to write a review - until now!
These windshield wipers rock!!
I have long cursed cheap streaky wipers and wondered why we couldn't make a better wiper if we can put men and women on the international space station. So when I saw an ad on the tele for Rain X wipers I thought perhaps we had arrived as a species and immediately checked the feedback out on Amazon. Sure enough, there were warnings under Rain X wipers, but recommendations for the Bosch Icon. After reading the Bosch comments, I was convinced to give them a try.
Interestingly the passenger side wiper arrived on my door step first, so I could do a true side by side comparison. I couldn't believe the difference. As others have commented, they installed in a snap, and the difference in the two sides was truly remarkable. So when the driver's side arrived the following day, you can imagine my eagerness to try them together.
Again, I was shocked at their effectiveness. No streaking, no wobble and no chatter. After taking them for a test drive, I now have a new problem - I'm running low on windshield cleaning fluid. I feel like I can see again. In the midwest, the last thing you want to deal with in lousy weather is wipers that don't wipe.
Seriously - do yourself and your family a big favor and purchase a set for every vehicle. The added safety more than provides the value in return.
Careful when measuring your previous blades. Be sure to measure the metal part rather than the rubber part. My metal brackets tended to run about a half inch longer on my old standard blades. Don't assume both sides are equal as well. I was surprised to discover that on a 2005 Camry, the driver's side (A blade) is 24 inches and the passenger side (B blade) is 19 inches.
Rock on Bosch!!!
 Wiper doesn't wipe January 3, 2008
W. Kilgore (Massachusetts)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
On a 2000 Honda Accord, this wiper leaves a big wet spot right in front of the driver's eyes. It clears the glass on the up-stroke (so the salt build-up goes away) but doesn't hug it on the down-stroke, so a blurry spot stays behind. This does not seem to be dependent on speed.
The smaller passenger-side wiper (19") and two I put on a 2001 Saturn SC2 (22" and 21") work pretty well.
Def recommended! November 30, 2007
amru
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Today my mom came in and told me her passenger wiper blade fell out [it turned out to be ripped out from use] and to go put it back.. I saw thm and decided to get a replacement blade inserts and while checking online I remembered everyone "oooo and aaaaah 'ing" about the Bosch Icons and decided to check them out and read the reviews/ Pretty much every review was 5 stared [as is mine] and raved about the so called 'performance' of the item. but after looking at the price.. I started having doubts.. I mean spending close to 50 is no chump change, especially for a broke college student. -_-
Finally I decided to go against my siblings advise to get $5 inserts, and bit the bullet. and OH-EM-JE, very easy to put in place and the way they work.. amazing. Quiet, no streaks, no sound, simply put, the best wiper blades EVER.
DEF worth every penny, but try to buy online since you might get a better deal.
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