Avant rear wiper insert source?

[ryann]

Anyone know a source other than the dealer (4 hrs away) for a rear wiper or better yet, just the insert?
I've got the audi only non-aero wipers up front, which will take inserts, but I can't find anything for the back. Bosch rear wipers from the local parts store did not fit.

Another questions: I know that lots of people do it, but why upgrade to the aero wipers if you are still locked in to buying your refills from the dealer? I just don't see the justification for paying $120. At least I can get inserts for the old style wipers. I doubt there are Aero inserts.

[jrau13]

Here ya go! Last one down. The only place your gonna find these is the dealer or online.
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Audi/A4/Body/248/3

[dougyfresh]

Got your message.

Unfortunately, the rear wiper on the Avant is such an odd size that hardly anyone carries it. The germanautoparts link is a good source.

I know Jon (lookaught) had this issue a few weeks back. Here's his thread with some OEM p/ns in it: http://audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221661

Also can try our friends up in Boston: audipartssuperstore.com or genuineaudiparts.com

Another questions: I know that lots of people do it, but why upgrade to the aero wipers if you are still locked in to buying your refills from the dealer? I just don't see the justification for paying $120. At least I can get inserts for the old style wipers. I doubt there are Aero inserts.

I upgraded because I was sick of how shitty the original wipers were in the rain. I also had a hard time finding inserts outside the dealer. Little did I realize the Aero wipers are very poor in freezing rain and snow. I might try to find a 'winter' wiper that attaches to the wiper arm the same way as the aero wipers do. I can not go through another winter with these aero wipers. I drive in the snow way too often to 'not see' clearly (and it usually consists of super early morning road trips up to Vermont on powder days). Worst case is I put my old wipers back on. I have them in my basement (I don't throw anything out).

Can you buy aero inserts outside of the dealer? I think so but have not attempted to. My aero wipers are working fine still.

Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[shedpress]

I've just bought the long cut-to-fit inserts, cut them to size and they slide right in.