Windscreen wipers

[Beachball]

Seeing my car on 7,800 miles I change my front wipers when they are on 10,000

 

[Dustydog]

Seeing my car on 7,800 miles I change my front wipers when they are on 10,000

BB Do you think if we lived in a very wet rainy part of the Country you might change them more or less often? Little use might not do the rubber any good🤔

 

[Mel]

We change ours when they fail the MOT.
Perhaps we should be paying more attention.
🙁
Mel

 

[RogerL]

We change ours when they fail the MOT.
Perhaps we should be paying more attention.
🙁
Mel

I'd hope that's a joke - but I suspect not.

 

[Buckman]

Seeing my car on 7,800 miles I change my front wipers when they are on 10,000

It is not the mileage or even the time, it is the environment that causes damage i.e sun & cold weather. Generally it would be about every 2 - 3 years.

 

[Mel]

I'd hope that's a joke - but I suspect not.

You suspect correctly. 😀

Mel

 

[Dustydog]

I'd hope that's a joke - but I suspect not.

May be Mel only drives in the dry😉

 

[Mel]

May be Mel only drives in the dry😉

Many decades ago my Mother drove an Old Ford Prefect. The wipers would start off OK and the gradually slow down and stop. She somehow discovered that if you opened a door and slammed it shut hard they would go again. She regularly did this whilst still driving along with me and my brother as kids in the back ( not seat belted of course). This went on for months.
Possibly this is where I acquired my clearly woeful laissez faire attitude to windscreen wipers.
Mel

 

[Beachball]

BB Do you think if we lived in a very wet rainy part of the Country you might change them more or less often? Little use might not do the rubber any good🤔

Always aware of safety so if needed would change them straight away so would continue to have good vision when driving.

 

[Hutch]

Always aware of safety so if needed would change them straight away so would continue to have good vision when driving.

I always wonder if cleaning your car in automatic car washers, that supply "shine stuff" to your bodywork and the windscreens, leaves a film of "stuff"

 

[otherclive]

I always wonder if cleaning your car in automatic car washers, that supply "shine stuff" to your bodywork and the windscreens, leaves a film of "stuff"

Yes it does, and hand car washes too. I tend to do my own cleaning, albeit not very often.

 

[Buckman]

The latest "in" thing is supposed to be polishing the car with ceramic polish. I wonder if this ceramic coating actually work at keeping the car clean or is it another expensive rip off? We were offered it at time of purchase, but declined their kind offer as it would have cost about £900 to apply.

 

[otherclive]

The latest "in" thing is supposed to be polishing the car with ceramic polish. I wonder if this ceramic coating actually work at keeping the car clean or is it another expensive rip off? We were offered it at time of purchase, but declined their kind offer as it would have cost about £900 to apply.

I was offered Gardx at £499, but you would get a better job and probably cheaper using a professional detailer.

 

[Dustydog]

I was offered Gardx at £499, but you would get a better job and probably cheaper using a professional detailer.

At £18.99 surely it can’t be better than say auto glym super resin polish or Meguiars?

https://gardxshop.com/products/conserver-including-a-free-bottle-of-wash-wax.

No wonder Dealers want to sell it to you. Rip off!

 

[Buckman]

I was offered Gardx at £499, but you would get a better job and probably cheaper using a professional detailer.

My thoughts exactly as a dealer probably would not do a decent professional job taking into consideration the state of our car on collection.

 

[otherclive]

My thoughts exactly as a dealer probably would not do a decent professional job taking into consideration the state of our car on collection.

Were you not too happy with the Lexus condition then? My ex SIL’s mother has had a Lexus IS200 since 2000 and it’s been brilliant. A full 25 year service history. For the first few years they even replaced her wheels when kerbed.

 

[Buckman]

Were you not too happy with the Lexus condition then? My ex SIL’s mother has had a Lexus IS200 since 2000 and it’s been brilliant. A full 25 year service history. For the first few years they even replaced her wheels when kerbed.

On day of collection we arrive at Lexus dealership and car is under a black car cover. Before they removed the cover they asked us if we would like to take pictures of them removing the cover. We both had a good chuckle and said no.

On removing the cover it looked like they had not even bothered to wash the car as marks all over the bonnet plus droppings of some kind. Considering that the car had been into the paint shop prior to purchase for stone chips to be removed it was a bit of a surprised. The salesman apologised profusely and we could see he was embarrassed.

Anyway they cleaned up the bonnet area and we took the car. Unfortunately a few other things have cropped up since, but none affect the running of the car and it is a brilliant comfortable drive. Lot more economical than the Jeep.

 

[Dustydog]

Lot more economical than the Jeep.

Congratulations! You have won this months badge for, “ I’ve done my bit for net zero”😉

 

[Buckman]

Ceramic coating price and it is not cheap with the ongoing maintenance plan:

Line Item Qty Unit Price Total Single Stage Enhancement Detail 1 £300.00
Our Single Stage Enhancement, designed for vehicle's that don't require full paint correction or for customers on a budget. A single stage machine polish is given to bring the gloss and shine back to the paintwork without breaking the bank.Light wash marring will deprive a vehicle’s appearance and present a dull, hazy finish.Using medium or fine compounds and a foam finishing pad, the Paint Enhancement Detail aims to remove the bulk of the wash marring and present a much glossier, sharper and truer colour. With this package we aim for a 60% defect removal.
Estimated duration: 6 hours

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Trinity - Lifetime Ceramic Coating 1£116.67 £116.67
The Ultimate Ceramic Coating Protection System!Experience next-level automotive excellence with Trinity – a meticulously crafted trio of products designed to fortify, mesmerize, and revitalize your car's paintwork. With our Base Coating providing an impenetrable shield against the elements, our Top Coating delivering unparalleled gloss levels and reflections, and our Maintenance Spray ensuring effortless maintenance and water-beading prowess, your vehicle will exude unmatched brilliance and protection. Join the Trinity revolution today and redefine the standards of automotive care.**Yearly Service Visits required to maintain Warranty as per T&C's. Service Visit Cost £85 - Includes a Full Exterior Decontamination, Interior Clean and Application of Top Coat**

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Subtotal £416.67 VAT (20%)+ £83.33 Total £500!

 

[RogerL]

The latest "in" thing is supposed to be polishing the car with ceramic polish. I wonder if this ceramic coating actually work at keeping the car clean or is it another expensive rip off? We were offered it at time of purchase, but declined their kind offer as it would have cost about £900 to apply.

The costs can be a rip-off but the value of ceramic is very high - my 9-year old Touareg was ceramic-coated from new and still looks as good as new when cleaned - the coating also seems to protect in narrow lanes with brambles both sides. It cost £240 in 2015, including the necessary preparation.