Hopefully a simple question!
Attempting to replace the rear wash wipe to the car, apparently it is some specialist clip-on thing which is part of a moulded arm, so the chap in Halfords said, so they do not stock it.
Any idea where i can get one from please? I assume it is straight forward to replace?
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Maybe you could just replace the rubber instead?
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My Almera's rear wiper blade is a thick plastic jobby, and because of the cost of replacement I fitted a new rubber.
It doesn't wipe the rear screen very well, so I suppose I'll have to dig deep and buy a proper replacement.
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Fiesta 1.25 parts are relatively cheap - even from FORD.
Try them!
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Tony,
You could buy the Motorcraft (genuine Ford) part from a main dealer, they should keep them in stock.
Howvever, I've bough the Bosch equivalent (I'd be 99% certain that Bosch actually make the ford one too). I've just been out to my garage to check the part number, it's H503. I bought mine from Central Auto Supplies, my local motor factor here in the Midlands. I would expect it to cost about half what Ford would charge you. Whilst you're there, why not but yourself a pair of 19" Bosch wipers for next time you need to change the front pair. Halfords are very, very expensive for wipers, bulbs and lots of other things actually. People sometimes think that motor factors are just for the trade but I use them for everything.
By the way, fixing the rear wiper blade is a doddle. I'll stick my neck out and say that it would be impossible to put it on wrong!
Roland.
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thank you all,
I was trying to get the rubber bit but i think Roland has the answer!
Halfords is expensive for blades, i have noticed that, howerver where i live there is limited choice. There might be an auto factors in my town who will find out this w/e and see how i get on.
Many thanks for the replies
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Halfords do sell a suitable replacement, have a look at the fitment guide on the wiper stand. Just bought one for mine, looks like a Valeo wiper, good quality not cheap though. Fits well, just doesnt have quite the same shape as the OEM Ford wiper.
Conversely the Halfords own brand front wiper set was cheap, and the drivers side has a spoiler also, looks similar to the original Ford ones also, which is a bonus.
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