Waylander Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Quick questions chaps: next service is still 700 miles away [about 3 weeks]. #1 My front right dipped headlamp bulb has just blown on my 04 B6 A4 1.9TDi 130 Saloon a)Anyone know how much stealer will charge to replace it? b) is it worth just swapping over with normal stealer bulb or shoul I source "brighter bulbs" [if so whicg ones - te Osram silver stars or something]? Obviously then I would have to pay to get both changed I guess... #2 Wipers are smearing so time to change also - will probably wait until the AVS. Will they just swap the blades or is there any benefit in asking them to fit aero blades now? Anyone know costs? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 I've not had my first service yet, but my car is now 14 months old and I decided to renew my wiper blades. (In the past when I've annually serviced my vehicles it's something I always do.) The rear was about £5 and the fronts about £25. I bought them off Nelson, as it was cheaper than my dealer and I'm sure he can give you a more exact price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted December 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 how easy/hard are they to fit? and was that £25 the pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchet Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Regarding the bulb replacement, I'd put that down as a DIY job on the B6 A4. There is an install guide on the Audiretrofit website Link to PDF here. As for bulbs, I hear lots of good things about Philips GT150's. Although I've opted for a HID kit myself. I think aero wipers can be had for around £67 for the complete set (inc arms) (link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 This is what I just bought: Pair Of Replacement Aero Wiper Blades A3/Sportback/A4 Avant - Rear Wiper Blade Fitting was really easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted December 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 I don't think I have the aero-wipers, just the "standard" ones that came on the B6 Regarding the bulb replacement I got some conflicting comments today: The service guy at SKF Stockport said that recent changes in the warranty meant these [ie headlight bulbs] are now replaced under warranty but as their workshop was having building works done suggested I book it in for Bolton SKF . Bolton Service dude said it was chargable at £20ish... Seems my next service will set me back £340 at 32.5k miles!!! Is that normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 I can't see blades for yours being any more expensive than my replacement Aeros. In fact, they're probably cheaper from places like Halfords or a Motor Factor. Unless you want to convert to Aeros that is, in which case it will cost a little bit more, like Mitchet says, £66.99 + P&P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted December 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 the service manager last time told me £34 fitted so maybe i'l let them sort it at the next service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 'Normal' wiper blades from halfords cost about £17 a set for fronts and about £7 for a rear, iirc. I think they even offer free fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_tdi Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Unfortunately Halfords dont do wipers to suit an Audi A4 B6! No idea why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchet Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 £340 sounds a bit steep? Are they doing any additional service work? I've just had a quote from Peterborough Audi for my 3rd AVS (at 67k miles), and that was £280. My understanding (which may be wrong!) is that a 3rd AVS costs more than the 2nd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted December 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 they haven't seen the car yet - i asked for a rough price when I called about the headlight bulb and they told me it would be around this much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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