Best Wiper Blades for Perfect Visibility on the Road in the UK

Established in 1886, the Bosch company successfully works in more than 60 countries all around the world. Bosch is one of the leaders in the automotive components production. That's not to mention the fact that the specialists of this company have created the ABS and ESP systems.

Nowadays, you will hardly meet a car enthusiast who has not heard about the excellent quality and durability of the Bosch frameless wipers.

The Bosch A980S Set Of Wiper Blades feature a noticeably sturdy mounting construction. A close contact with the windshield is provided by the plate made of Evodium which is a special innovative steel. A distinctive feature of this material is the ability to maintain a stable shape, in spite of the intensity of various external impacts. It can be rightfully called a game-changing design, as previously the manufacturers mostly used the hinge design. The plate is hidden in a plastic casing and perfectly repeats the windshield form. Since it has no direct contact with water, snow, and glass washing liquid, this material is not susceptible to corrosion.

The developers also put more focus on the wiper blade. They used three-component rubber for its production (with the addition of natural India rubber). The rubber blades are produced using an original technology and consist of a flexible base, a wear-resistant edge, and an anti-friction coating. This made the wiper blades resistant to the environmental influence and sharp temperature changes. Due to the frameless design that doesn't feature any hinges, the Bosch Aerotwin wipers provide excellent quality cleaning even in the winter season. The outer part of the blade has a thin layer of graphite finish. Thanks to that, the rubber blade glides smoothly over the glass, does not twitch or creak, and cleans your windshield in the best possible way. And due to a uniform pressure distribution over the entire surface of the blade, it will serve you much longer.

In addition, we would like to emphasise the special geometry in the wiper rubber section. Thanks to this thoughtful solution, the wiper will clean the glass equally well when moving both left and right.

The French company Valeo was founded in 1923. What started as a small business enterprise that distributed brake linings and clutch facings is now an international group of companies focused on the development and production of automotive components. The company owns 132 plants, 66 research centres, and 9 logistics centres in 27 countries all around the world. As many as 7 research centres are constantly working on the innovations in the field of glass cleaning. And the windshield wipers are manufactured at 13 plants around the world. The latest pacing technologies introduced by the Valeo company into the glass cleaning systems include but aren't limited to flat screen wiper technology, a universal adapter for flat blades, a rain and light sensor, and a reversible drive motor.

Some of the BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Volvo cars come equipped with the Valeo windshield wipers straight from the plant. And that comes as no surprise since the Silencio X-TRM OE is the flagship series of wiper blades that belongs to the premium segment of this industry. Wipers of this series feature an innovative aesthetic design and an aerodynamic spoiler integrated into the rubber profile. The Valeo brand wear indicator informs the driver that the blade rubber is outworn (generally because of a critical dose of ultraviolet).

The Valeo Silencio VM420 car wiper blades have specific attachments and are produced for specific car models. The OE in the title stands for "Original Equipment". The range of the Valeo Silencio X-TRM OE windshield wiper blades is offered in two variants: sets of two front wipers or 1 rear wiper blade. The advantages of these frameless window wiper blades include:

• high cleaning quality at speeds up to 200 km/h;
• reduced aerodynamic noise levels;
• -3 dB compared to the standard wipers at 150 km/h;
• reduced weight;
• stylish design;
• aerodynamic spoiler;
• increased resistance to icing;
• outwear indicator;
• balanced pressure on the windshield.

In addition to all of that, it should be mentioned that the Valeo Silencio VM420 is constantly featured in the top 3 of all specialised rating publications in Europe.

There's something to be said about purchasing the all-season hybrid windshield wipers from the worldwide tire manufacturer. But although the name itself sounds quite promising, the real question here is whether this Michelin MSW12924 windshield wiper justifies this name or not. Well, if you need a short answer, then it would have to be "yes".

In recent years, the models made by hybrid technology (also known as hybrid windshield wipers) have been able to reach a considerable level of popularity. They are named "hybrid" because they use the advantages and design elements taken from both the frame and frameless blades. This comparatively new design offers the simplicity and reliability of frame systems by providing the optimum hold-down. At the same time, it perfectly copes with mud and snow, which can often be not that easy for frameless wipers. According to the independent tests, hybrid wipers ensure 25-30% closer contact to the windshield, and, thanks to the aerodynamic profile, it works brilliantly even at high speeds. The aerodynamic shape of the wiper optimises pressure distribution and ensures the best possible contact with the glass.

This model offers a special hybrid system which prevents icing and snow sticking. These wipers can be used all year round and in any weather conditions. Each blade comes in a full rubber, hermetic, and hybrid casing. Thanks to the patented EZ LOK™ Connector system which is compatible with all models of automobiles, the Michelin MSW12924 is suitable for cars with different types of mounting. This solution noticeably simplifies the process of the wipers attaching. By the way, the manufacturer thoughtfully included a full set of adapters in the kit. So you can be sure that these compact yet solid wipers will fit your car as well as the "native" ones.

In addition, these windshield wipers do not have swivel joints, holes, or frames where dirt may accumulate and prevent efficient cleaning of the windscreen, especially at low temperatures. The design of the wiper reduces vibration, "crushing", and air resistance, thus improving its performance accordingly.

Hybrid wipers are an innovation in the automobile components industry. This revolutionary tool touches the glass remarkably well throughout the entire length and provides excellent cleaning.

The Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades are probably one of the most renowned frameless wipers in all of Europe. And such popularity of this model is completely understandable. The Bosch Aerotwin wipes have all the advantages a frameless wiper blade can offer: noise reduction, close to no icing, better contact of the wipers with the windshield at high speeds, and even pressure distribution on the glass.

The superiority of the Bosch Aerotwin over other bracketless windshield wipers is proven, for example, by the ADAC tests, where the Bosch Aerotwin was rated as “++” while the majority of the competitors received just the "+" rating. Also, the Bosch Aerotwin boasts great versatility. The Aerotwin series includes wipers with an original U-mount (designated as A xx S, where xx are numbers), the Aerotwin Retrofit (AR xx S) ones with a hook mount type, and the Aerotwin Multi-Clip (AM xx S) with universal attachment (a multi-clip type of attachment). By the way, you can purchase most wipers of this line both in the kit and individually.

Talking about this series, the usual articulation linkage is replaced by an elastic steel plate. This allows for achieving maximum downforce over the entire length of the windshield wiper. The form of the wiper exactly corresponds to the shape of the windscreen. It is possible thanks to a specially designed plate comprised of the Evodium type of material. The aerodynamic design ensures a good touch to the glass without making any noise. The blade rubber consists of three components: a durable edge, a flexible base, and an antifriction finish. This multi-layer rubber provides an ideal cleaning of the glass.

The model in question is a Michelin Stealth Hybrid, which is available in a variety of wiper blade sizes (although not all of them are common). This kind of approach makes it really convenient for people who do not want to waste their time and effort on searching for and choosing the wiper blade size that will be the right one for their car.

The main advantage of these wipers is a combination of the rubber housing and metal frame, which holds the rubber blade very firmly. As a result, the wiper manages to stay soft and quiet at the same time. Besides, it is able to clean not just water and dirt, leaving no strips on the windshield, but also frost and melting ice. And this, of course, is a huge plus for the Michelin MSW12919 Stealth Hybrid Wiper. This hybrid design ensures optimal windscreen contact and really great wiping performance.

These mini wiper blades come fitted with a small streamlined spoiler which provides additional crushing force while moving and promotes better cleaning. The wipers have a symmetrical cover design and that makes all the difference when you are driving at high speeds since the wind lift is minimised.

Another great thing about the Michelin company is that their standard wiper blades installed at the plant for a huge number of cars can be easily replaced with the versatile hybrid Michelin wipers. So, let`s highlight the most useful and essential features of this model from Michelin:

• Tight contact with glass of any profile providing versatility;
• Small height comparable to the frameless models of wipers with a spoiler;
• A good pressure of the window wiper blades to the glass at high speeds (due to the aerodynamic profile of the casing);
• Original appearance;
• Low profile and extraordinary shape;
• High resistance to dirt, dust, snow, and ice;
• Good performance in cold weather.

By the way, the delivery package provides all the possible connectors. Thus, you will definitely find the one suitable for your car. Also, you will be able to find illustrated instructions on the windshield wiper blade pack on how to fit wiper blades.

The combination of the advanced technologies, excellent materials, and futuristic design makes the hybrid Michelin wipers a great choice for many drivers around the world.