mikebeaches
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We travelled through the tunnel last Thursday evening. Our 200-mile drive from home to Folkestone was wet, so used the wipers all the way. For about the last 20-odd miles there was a loud 'slap', 'slap', 'slap' sound from the driver's-side wiper.
During the crossing I checked the wiper to discover a large split at the end of the rubber blade. And although we were heading all the way to the Med I thought - no problem, just pop in to any Fiat, Citroen or Peugeot dealer to buy replacements (we have a Fiat X250 cab). In the meantime I cut a bit of gaffer tape to try to hold the blade together.
Next morning we chanced upon a Citroen dealer, who produced a set of blades. To be on the safe side I asked if they would fit them. A mechanic was despatched without delay and proceeded to try to fit the new blades - but without success!
After much head scratching I was told that the wiper blades would only fit a left-hand drive vehicle - ours is RHD. And so it wouldn't be possible!
We had already travelled another hour in torrential rain before trying the Citroen dealer, and the gaffer tape was doing its job. So after being told we needed right-hand drive wiper blades, we decided to press on. In fact for another two days of torrential rain (oh, and some snow).... The gaffer tape is still holding - though not sure if it will last another three-and-a-half weeks, until we return to the UK. Suppose it depends on the weather.
At least the weather has been warm and sunny for the last two days where we're staying at the moment (about 40 miles north of Beziers and the Med coast).
Would welcome any suggestions about buying new wipers in France for RHD vehicle.
Thanks, Mike
PS I shall be carrying spares in future. :Blush:
During the crossing I checked the wiper to discover a large split at the end of the rubber blade. And although we were heading all the way to the Med I thought - no problem, just pop in to any Fiat, Citroen or Peugeot dealer to buy replacements (we have a Fiat X250 cab). In the meantime I cut a bit of gaffer tape to try to hold the blade together.
Next morning we chanced upon a Citroen dealer, who produced a set of blades. To be on the safe side I asked if they would fit them. A mechanic was despatched without delay and proceeded to try to fit the new blades - but without success!
After much head scratching I was told that the wiper blades would only fit a left-hand drive vehicle - ours is RHD. And so it wouldn't be possible!
We had already travelled another hour in torrential rain before trying the Citroen dealer, and the gaffer tape was doing its job. So after being told we needed right-hand drive wiper blades, we decided to press on. In fact for another two days of torrential rain (oh, and some snow).... The gaffer tape is still holding - though not sure if it will last another three-and-a-half weeks, until we return to the UK. Suppose it depends on the weather.
At least the weather has been warm and sunny for the last two days where we're staying at the moment (about 40 miles north of Beziers and the Med coast).
Would welcome any suggestions about buying new wipers in France for RHD vehicle.
Thanks, Mike
PS I shall be carrying spares in future. :Blush: