Rain-X 820147 WeatherBeater, 26" and 16" Windshield Wiper Blades - All-Season OEM Quality, Conventional, Vehicle Specific Fit, Pack of 2

Buying these "wiper blades" was the first time I've replaced blades on a modern car with this particular system of blade design. On my earlier cars it was just a long thin strip of rubber that (sometimes with two thin strips of steel support down each side) that one would reply.I was suspicious at the whole idea of needing to reply a the entire metal blade holder just to get new wipers. In my ignorance I ordered these new Rain-X "blades". I'm happy with the new blades, in that they perfectly, no noice, perfectly remove the water, etc. I can't comment on the longevity, as I've only had them on a few days.BUT HERE'S THE CATCH. This is daylight robbery. It's a huge waste of money and resources. How on Earth did the automotive industry get away with making car owners replace the entire blade holder (which is very solidly made out of steal), which is perfectly fine, just to get a tiny little strip of new rubber?It's the equivalent of having to change the entire wheel (hub and all) every time you need a new tire. That would never be acceptable.After cringing at the fact I was now the owner of wasteful and expensive wiper blade arms / holders that have little purpose except to go into landfill, I did some digging around. Yes, thankfully, It is possible to buy just the rubber (or silicone) strip, and install it into an existing blade arm / holder. One option I see here on Amazon goes for around AU$22 for 4 (https://amzn.to/460FYe6). They are referred to as "wiper REFILLS". Failing to put "refill" into the search will likely result in only seeing expensive full blade and blade holder replacements like this product from Rain-X.Welcome to the world of car part scams and cons, for the ignorant (as I was).

The OEM wipers weren't that shabby, but my go-to has always been RainX. I've used RainX products as far back as I could remember and have always used them in lieu of stock replacement wipers. They were a perfect fit and were of the best quality.Installation is straight forward, but a word of caution for all of you would be DYIers: use due care when installing them. One slip and the metal wiper arm can easily spring back and crack your windshield. Also, verify that you have the correct wipers before removing them from the package.I plan on purchasing another single wiper for the rear hatch wiper and a set for my semi-tractor trailer.Thank you for a high quality product.

I’ve used these before and I recommend them. Bottom line is whatever configuration your wipers are mounted, these come with the hardware to attach them. These, right out of the box, fit my 2016 Corolla fine.

Easy to install and works a described

These work great. I have had this brand before and they lasted longer than OEM.