Replacement rear wiper cost at OPC

oldpilot · Post by **oldpilot** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:22 pm

During a regular service at my local OPC (Tonbridge), I received a phone call saying everything was good, but the rear wiper needed replacing and could they do it for me. Just before I said "yes", I asked "how much" and the answer was a staggering £68 - so I said "no" and picked up a Bosch one for just over ten quid.
I am absolutely speechless - what do the rest of you think?

Skyway · Post by **Skyway** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:30 pm

Replaced my rear wiper after just 6 months with the Bosch which is altogether a better built blade

Bluesnose1812 · Post by **Bluesnose1812** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:32 pm

I usually replace wipers and fill the washer fluid before a service and spend the savings on a decent bottle of plonk.

Skyway · Post by **Skyway** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:34 pm

Here’s my replacement process for info

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GWL · Post by **GWL** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:36 pm

Part of that £68 is £50 labour.

wab172uk · Post by **wab172uk** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:27 pm

oldpilot wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:22 pm During a regular service at my local OPC (Tonbridge), I received a phone call saying everything was good, but the rear wiper needed replacing and could they do it for me. Just before I said "yes", I asked "how much" and the answer was a staggering £68 - so I said "no" and picked up a Bosch one for just over ten quid.
I am absolutely speechless - what do the rest of you think?

Wow. That's ridiculous.

wab172uk · Post by **wab172uk** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:29 pm

Skyway wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:30 pm Replaced my rear wiper after just 6 months with the Bosch which is altogether a better built blade

After only 6 months? Are you one of those who we see on a sunny hot day with the rear wiper waving at us?

gasgas1 · Post by **gasgas1** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:34 pm

£50 well it's a long way to the workshop store

ScotMac · Post by **ScotMac** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:16 pm

£68

although I am not surprised.

Car shops will often fit for free

Wing Commander · Post by **Wing Commander** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:23 pm

oldpilot wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:22 pm During a regular service at my local OPC (Tonbridge), I received a phone call saying everything was good, but the rear wiper needed replacing and could they do it for me. Just before I said "yes", I asked "how much" and the answer was a staggering £68 - so I said "no" and picked up a Bosch one for just over ten quid.
I am absolutely speechless - what do the rest of you think?

1. It probably didn’t need replacing.
2. Inclusive of hefty Porsche tax, to help to pay their army of staff and to recover the cost of their multi-million pound premises. Not to mention coffee & pastries.

Replacement rear wiper cost at OPC

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