sambatypac Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Been to Halfords and was told they do not stock them .I went there because I was sure they would be the right ones and they would fit them for me.I want to be sure they are the right ones. Thanks for time listening to me sambatypac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/fiat-ducato-years-2007-to-2020-wiper-blades/direct-fit-aeroblade-wbtr-6-26-and-direct-fit-aeroblade-wbtr-6-22-twin-pack-wiper-blades Found these to be very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 sambatypac - 2020-03-02 4:31 PM Been to Halfords and was told they do not stock them . Use this vehicle type in the search and you get four hits... FIAT DUCATO MK3 (250 / 251) 2.3;2287cc DOHC 6Spd MANUAL Diesel Turbocharged CHASSIS CAB 2016 (16) Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 The best windscreen wiper-blades I’ve come across are Bosch “Aerotwin”. These come in two varieties - the ‘retrofit’ type that comes with multiple connectors and a symmetrical cross-section that allows fitting to RHD or LHD vehicles, or the ‘original equipment’ (OE) type where the blade’s cross-section is asymmetrical and the blade is an immediate replacement for a vehicle’s OE blade. However, I’m not sure if the latter blades are available for RHD Ducatos. My Ducato is LHD and I sourced OE-type Aerotwin blades from Germany, but I was able to obtain in the UK OE-type Aerotwin blades for my RHD Skoda car. For a 2006-onwards Ducato X250/X290 the length of the blades are 26" (650mm) for the driver’s side and 22" (550mm) for the passenger side. OE-type Bosch Aerotwin blades are not cheap, but they fit well, wipe very well and are quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Got a pair last summer of genuine Fiat ones from Huttons Fiat main dealer in Weston-super-Mare for my x290 Auto Trail for £19.99 incl VAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambatypac Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Thanks Andy and everyone else sambatypac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 John Allen - 2020-03-02 8:50 PM Got a pair last summer of genuine Fiat ones from Huttons Fiat main dealer in Weston-super-Mare for my x290 Auto Trail for £19.99 incl VAT That was a very good price - I vaguely recall about £40 being quoted by a Fiat Professional agent for a pair of OE wiper blades suitable for a Ducato X250/X290. Ther are several recentish ‘best wiper blades’ on-line reviews https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/tips-and-advice/158911/best-windscreen-wiper-blades-to-buy https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/36172/best-wiper-blades-2018-group-test It will be noted that Halfords ‘own brand’ blades do not get good marks. An X250/X290 Ducato has wiper arms that accept ‘push-button’ type wiper blades. This video shows the general principles involved in replacing this type of blade https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/fitting-guides/how-to-fit-push-button-flat-wiper-blades First, carefully raise the wiper arm away from the windscreen. Next, remove the old wiper blade by pushing the blade’s locking button down and sliding the blade off the wiper arm. Install the replacement wiper blade by sliding it on to the wiper arm until the button on the blade clicks into place. Finally, carefully lower the new wiper blades down onto the windscreen and test to ensure that they work correctly. I suggest that, after a wiper arm has been lifted from the windscreen prior to replacing its blade, a thick cloth is placed on the windscreen to protect it should the wiper arm accidentally spring back against the glass before the new wiper blade has been fitted. It’s perhaps worth adding that, although replacing push-button blades SHOULD be simple and quick, that may not be the case if you’ve never done it before. It is possible to replace just the the rubber part of some wiper blades - this is mentioned here: https://www.wiper-blades-refills.co.uk/336-fiat-ducato-maxi-2006-onwards-windscreen-wiper-blade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airstream Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I use Michelin Stealth Hybrid purchased from Costco at around £7 each Work well and do not judder Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Airstream - 2020-03-03 3:31 PM I use Michelin Stealth Hybrid purchased from Costco at around £7 each Work well and do not judder Ray Totally agree - these are very good and I have them on all my vehicles (except the 2CV!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAlexander Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Bosch Aerotwin Plus £23.29 at https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/fiat-ducato-years-2007-to-2020-wiper-blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 The images below show the differences between the Bosch “Aerotwin Plus” wiper-blade that has a symmetrical cross-section and comes with several types of connector, and the “Aerotwin” blade that has an offset ‘spoiler’ and is intended to be a direct replacement for a specific vehicle’s original-equipment wiper-blades. The lower image is taken from an advert on a French automobile components vendor’s website and relates to a pair of “Aerotwin” blades for a Ducato X250/X290. Naturally the blades are intended for LHD Ducatos and the price for the pair is given as €22.00 instead of the RRP of €54.60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Derek I was surprised too. I only wanted to replace the drivers side as I had damaged it removing the Silver Screen cover and thought they might sell them separately. Took the set when he told me the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rael Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Derek Where in Germany did you source your wipers? Our LHD 2018 Ducato will be needing new blades soon. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I don’t remember. I did not order the Bosch blades directly from Germany, but through a UK ebay/Amazon advertiser that I could see from the advert would be 'middle-manning’ the transaction with the blades starting out from a German vendor. Consequently, although the price of the blades was quite inexpensive, the cost of postage was quite high. The advert stated that the blades were for LHD Ducatos (though this did not stop a UK buyer complaining that they had not fitted properly on his RHD Ducato) and the Bosch part-number was correct. I seem to recall that, at the time, I could not order the blades on-line from a French vendor for delivery to the UK or I would have done that instead. The Bosch reference for a 2-blade set for a LHD Ducato X250/X290 is Aerotwin A225S and a GOOGLE search produces the following results https://tinyurl.com/r9n36ec (Make sure you check delivery charges before ordering.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rael Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Derek Uzzell - 2020-03-04 10:24 AM I don’t remember. I did not order the Bosch blades directly from Germany, but through a UK ebay/Amazon advertiser that I could see from the advert would be 'middle-manning’ the transaction with the blades starting out from a German vendor. Consequently, although the price of the blades was quite inexpensive, the cost of postage was quite high. The advert stated that the blades were for LHD Ducatos (though this did not stop a UK buyer complaining that they had not fitted properly on his RHD Ducato) and the Bosch part-number was correct. I seem to recall that, at the time, I could not order the blades on-line from a French vendor for delivery to the UK or I would have done that instead. The Bosch reference for a 2-blade set for a LHD Ducato X250/X290 is Aerotwin A225S and a GOOGLE search produces the following results https://tinyurl.com/r9n36ec (Make sure you check delivery charges before ordering.) Many thanks Derek, I'll get onto it. This looks like the one. There is a on star review regarding them being LHD. All the other good reviews are in German or Italian! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Aerotwin-A225S-3397007225-Length/dp/B002G3T5WS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 The cheapest current on-line asking price for the Bosch Aerotwin A225S wiper-blade set seems to be £22.24 (£16.24 + £6.00 Delivery) from the Dutch firm “Bogijn Automotive”. https://tinyurl.com/qjw7dr2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I have used these for over 4 years without any difficulty at all: https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Hints-and-Tips/Cheap-X250-windscreen-wiper-blades/48154/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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