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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 where the rubber meets the road Oct 19, 2007
By Rosemary Thornton
"Niece of Addie Hoyt Fargo (age 29)"
For more than 30 years, I've searched high and low for the perfect wiper blade. Being a little tiny bit obsessive about my car, one of the things I can NOT tolerate is a chattering, noisy, smeary, streaky wiper blade. Driving in the rain is hard enough without feeling like you're trying to look through a wax-paper windshield.
In the past, I'd put new wiper blades on my car two or three times a year and sometimes more, just to make sure I never had to deal with wiper smear or worse, wiper chatter. That sound is like fingernails on a blackboard to me!!
I'd also clean the rubber edge several times between blade changes, to keep the leading edge clean and free from debris and gooey tree gunk and junk. Due to my desire to keep the finest quality blades on the car, I'd only buy authentic Toyota blades for my 2003 Camry and then one day...
An associate at the local Toyota dealer talked me into buying the rubber inserts for the blades, rather than the whole blade assembly. For 20 minutes, I waited and watched as she fiddled around trying desperately to get the inserts into the arm assembly. Two days later (and 10 minutes of use later), while driving in a light rain storm, the whole thing came apart in pieces, scratching my windshield in the process. It was a Sunday afternoon (dealer was closed), so I drove directly to the auto parts store and told them I wanted the most expensive wiper-blade they sold. They took me to the Bosch Icon and said, "these are the best, but they're pricey."
I couldn't be more pleased with the quality and performance of this product. The two blades I bought for Cammie cost less than $50 which isn't THAT much contrasted against the frustration of not being able to see clearly through the windshield when it rains.
April 2008 UPDATE: I am on my second pair of Bosch Icons and I'm saddened to say that I am no longer "raving" about these things. While they're just swell for the first 60 days, they deteriorate quickly after that and become streaky and smeary. When I was buying wiper blades for my daughter's car, I asked the auto parts guy about the Bosch Icon. He replied, "I'm not that impressed with them either. They don't last long."
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Not a great wiper Sep 26, 2009
By M. Schulman
I bought the Bosch ICON Wiper Blade and the Bosch Excel+ Wiper Blade for my front windshield. I couldn't decide which one to buy so I bought one of each to compare and use. The Excel+ has held up better and wipes longer without smearing. Overall, the Excel+ has been a MUCH better blade. The ICON relatively quickly started to give small lines smears. The Excel+ works great one year later - not sure why a company would need to develop a more expensive wiper that doesn't work as well.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Love 'em, leave 'em Nov 16, 2009
By Jeff4U
Hey folks, I must say that I really loved these blades when I first got them in Sept 2008. They were VERY quite, NO streaks, and I was happy.
But ... here it is now: NOV 2009, and I'm in need of new wiper blades once again. I expected more than 13 months of life, considering that I drive this vehicle only 3,000 miles per year and it's kept in the carport or garage. (no sun exposure) I'm torn as to whether I'll buy them again.
Like me, you probably noticed the review ratings on blades doesn't leave a lot to choose from. Apparently, this market is designed for repeat purchases at a frequent rate. (profit and/or greed) So in summary, buy these if you want great wiper for a short time. Love 'em and leave 'em.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Best wipers ever... Nov 21, 2007
By D. Cam
I read the reviews, bought the wiper, and have to agree with the positive reviews listed here. Super steady, does the job every time, easy install, lasts long. I am a satisfied customer.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Clear windscreen after every single wipe Jun 26, 2007
By T. K. TAT
"KT"
The windscreen is very clear after every single wipe. But lines a visible too after every wipe which the product claims otherwise as compared to conventional blade.
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