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Compatibility and Fit

Pros:

• "These wipers (26A18A 2-pack) actually do fit perfectly on my 2007 Honda Accord (2.4L 4-cyl)."
• "These wipers were a perfect fit for my 2008 GMC Yukon Denali XL."
• "I bought these for my daughter's 2018 Tucson. They clipped on straight out of the box."
• "Bought them for my x3 truckPerfect fit the quality is great saved a lot byOrdering from Amazon it was easy to replaceLook very expensive will buy again highly recommended."
• "I bought these to replace my wife's E-Class wipers... Very happy. Took less than 30 seconds to put them on and they work fantastic."
• "Came with the correct adaptors already on the wipes by the seller. Simply clicked right on the car."
• "Despite what Amazon says, this does indeed fit a 2020 Mazda CX-5. This is verified on the Bosch auto parts site."

Cons:

• "These do not fit a 2017 Audi A4 even though Amazon says they do."
• "1 of the wipers works great... because I only got 1 pack of adapters with the correct adapter. The other had 2 of the wrong one and was missing the one I needed."
• "VERY disappointed in this product. It was VERY DIFFICULT to identify the correct blade for my 2014 BMX X3 and it took A LOT of time to figure out how to install it."
• "Amazon compatibility checker is wrong for 2022 WRX. Car has pushbutton narrow arm."
• "This wiper was listed as fitting my 2016 Subaru Outback but it didn’t."
• "The wipers on the the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek have a specific mounting clip. These wiper don't have the correct clip."
• "The blade connection and adapters are completely wrong for the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring despite Amazon's recommendation."

Quality and Performance

Pros:

• "These are the quietest, smoothest wipers."
• "They do their job perfectly in snow or rain and whether it’s coming down hard or only a little, the wipers don’t leave streaks or make painful squeaks."
• "These are one of the best wipers on the market. I've put these on a few vehicles and they keep the glass streak free and clear in the rain and snow."
• "These are high quality, well functioning wipers."
• "Seems like entire blade touches the windshiled and make a very smooth and clear wipe."
• "These wipers appear that they were built to last."
• "These are perfect for extreme rain and and snowy weather conditions."

Cons:

• "These were delivered this past March in a generic, non-OE Bosch packaging... they’ve already began streaking and leaving residue behind."
• "They are either defective or counterfeit."
• "They work good on the street but when you go over 50 on the highway they skip across the windshield."
• "They were noisy as it passed back and forth."
• "Don't often review orders for Amazon but had to comment on this order. I purchased these Bosch wipers for a 2017 BMW X3. Installed the wipers and had an opportunity to use them recently. They are noisy and it appears the end of the wiper blades vibrate as the wiper swipes."
• "The drivers side is leaving a smear right in my line of vision."
• "The only down side is that they squeak a lot when they are new."

Value and Cost

Pros:

• "Great value for your money."
• "Have used these on both my vehicles for years typically cost 100 dollars or so from a National auto parts chain. Amazon is loads cheaper just comes in more basic packaging."
• "Top marks to Amazon as they are shipping me a replacement set."
• "I had sticker shock, Nov 2021, couldn’t believe AutoZone wanted $52+ for a pair of these... after finding exact same pair for $16 less on Amazon, I marched back into AutoZone with unopened package and returned them the next day."
• "They are pricey though, but you can justify it by not replacing your wipers every six months."
• "They are the best windshield wiper blades I have ever used."
• "I love these, easy to replace and they do a great job."

Cons:

• "So if you ask me these are overpriced inferior junk.... and no I do not recommend these wipers."
• "I’m very disappointed in Amazon's unreasonable short return policy on a product like this."
• "When I went to buy replacements in 2023, the price increased 150% on Amazon."
• "I can't in my good conscience spend this much money for ANY windshield wiper blades."
• "Considering the price I paid for these, this is unacceptable and I plan to reach out to Bosch to get this fixed."
• "Only problem is that the shipping wasn't covered."
• "These are by far the WORST wipers I ever bought. Never again."

Customer Service and Support

Pros:

• "They responded and gave me a return label quickly."
• "Very friendly customer service; I got a call back confirming my name and address and a few days later I had replacement wiper blades!"
• "After much haggling, I finally convinced the Amazon representative to send a replacement for the entire set."
• "Purchase these wiper blades for my Hyundai Accent. They are a perfect replacement wiper blade. Went on effortlessly and fit perfectly."
• "These blades installed easily and worked extremely well in the rain."
• "I believe this is the best wiper on the market. They last about a year and clean very well thanks to their spring-blade design."
• "These are extremely durable, super easy to install and came well protected in its packaging."

Cons:

• "So buyer beware. Update. After contacting Amazon customer service, I received a refund for the wipers, now waiting on a refund for the shipping costs I had to pay to return the item."
• "The Bosch person I ended up speaking to insisted it was an Amazon issue and was so rude in his response that I will NOT purchase Bosch products again."
• "These wiper blades are absolute garbage. The one clip keeps opening due to cheap craftsmanship."
• "Product Arrived on time, I performed a flawless install. When I used the wiper on first use the rubber blade folded over and the wiper was a 100% failure."
• "The twin pack shows no adapters and several customers said they had none."
• "The product listing is for a new set of wiper blades, but I received a used set."
• "I received these yesterday and installed on my 2017 BMW X6 and today it rained. It started streaking everywhere like in the picture."