Passat Aero Wipers - retrofit

[randall977]

Is it possible to upgrade my 2001 passat estate wipers to aero wipers? I'm guessing I need new arms front and back - of course I can get the blades else where. Anyone know how much and where from? Thanks

[Lex Luthor]

You can buy Aero blades to fit standard arms here:
http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/
Just fitted then to my '98 and they work fine.

As regards the rear, the wiper arm and blade from a late Polo (rear) fits fine.
The blade is a little shorter but it is a nice look.
Not too bad a price from VAG.

[TDi_B5]

I've just ordered a pair for my 97 passat from ebay, they cost £11.99 a pair with a couple of quid for p & p. This is the item number of the blades, mine were the only ones at £11.99 for some reason, but still, they're quite cheap I think! 170093204229

[snapdragon]

Yes but I recommend the Valeo X-TRM ones from the wiperblades site above.(or elsewhere) make sure you get the 1997-2002 retrofit ones, not the later 2002- replacements.

[Sam]

Right, I'm going to do what I hate and partially hijack this thread

Is this purely a visual upgrade? Is there any proven benefit to having Aero wipers over standard <2001 wipers?

I have normal wipers, so far I'm happy with how they, er, wipe, no noise, no squeak, no smear.

If I buy and fit Aero wipers am I going to be ecstatic? Will my screen be even clearer? Or will they judder and squeak?

[snapdragon]

They just make the car look newer, and cause less visual disturbance. They don't wipe any better other than the fact they are new making the wipe bteer than worn out ones.

[Lex Luthor]

Right, I'm going to do what I hate and partially hijack this thread

Is this purely a visual upgrade? Is there any proven benefit to having Aero wipers over standard <2001 wipers?

I have normal wipers, so far I'm happy with how they, er, wipe, no noise, no squeak, no smear.

If I buy and fit Aero wipers am I going to be ecstatic? Will my screen be even clearer? Or will they judder and squeak?

I think they do wipe better and you can buy refills and unlike normal blades there are no metal bits to wear out.
Wait till your regular wipers give up the ghost and change.

[Dave Elcome]

If I buy and fit Aero wipers am I going to be ecstatic?

No

Will my screen be even clearer?

No

Or will they judder and squeak?

YES. They are instruments of the devil Look Here. https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5321&highlight=juddering+wipers


If anyone wants Aero wipers after this, they can swap with me, I detest the useless articles!!