Windscreen wipers. Which system ?

[Italy]

A quick question about the MG3's windscreen wipers:

Is it a 19 mm top lock system? Another fastening system? J Hook? Bayonet ? Pinch tab ?

What are the dimensions? ---> I have found : 55 & 48 cm

Thank you for your answers.

 

[Deleted member 18108]

Hi Italy, from measuring them, they are: Drivers side: 55cm
Passenger side 48cm

 

[Italy]

Thank DeclanB !

Do you know the lock system ?

 

[siteguru]

On the MG4, the (owner) recommended replacements are Bosch Aerotwin A721S wiper blades. I'd imagine the MG3+ uses the same locking/fixing mechanism as the MG4.

Most replacement wiper blades come with universal locking pieces anyway, so can adapt to all the common locking/fixing mechanisms.

 

[Deleted member 18108]

Not off hand but I always get my wiper blades off a local motor factor, who fits them for free and they work out the same as any online price, that I've seen.

 

[Whoopedoodaa]

Hi. I went to Halfords with the intention of swapping my new MG3 Hybids front screen wipers for some Bosch Aero's. However when the Halfords' technician looked at the wiper end fitting he said nothing they have Bosch or Halfords own will fit. The vehicle owners guide shows a press tab on top of the wiper, however this tab is on the SIDE of the MGs wiper. Apparently somewhat similar to a Mercedes fit I was told so Halfords could not help. As the car is so new it's back to the dealer to supply.

 

[Deleted member 18108]

The same thing happened me a few years back when my wife bought one of the first new style 3008s. The car was still too new for Halfords after a year. I stopped using Halfords, as they carry limited stock lines, are overpriced and the service is not great. My local independent motor factor is cheaper and can usually source what I want.
Out of interest, why do you want to change the blades, are you having issues with them?

A quick question about the MG3's windscreen wipers:

Is it a 19 mm top lock system? Another fastening system? J Hook? Bayonet ? Pinch tab ?

What are the dimensions? ---> I have found : 55 & 48 cm

Thank you for your answers.View attachment 30595

 

[Italy]

Thank you DeclanB

and your response is ?

bayonet ?

The same thing happened me a few years back when my wife bought one of the first new style 3008s. The car was still too new for Halfords after a year. I stopped using Halfords, as they carry limited stock lines, are overpriced and the service is not great. My local independent motor factor is cheaper and can usually source what I want.
Out of interest, why do you want to change the blades, are you having issues with them?

No, I'm just looking ahead (to a year from now) and curious! ?

Hi. I went to Halfords with the intention of swapping my new MG3 Hybids front screen wipers for some Bosch Aero's. However when the Halfords' technician looked at the wiper end fitting he said nothing they have Bosch or Halfords own will fit. The vehicle owners guide shows a press tab on top of the wiper, however this tab is on the SIDE of the MGs wiper. Apparently somewhat similar to a Mercedes fit I was told so Halfords could not help. As the car is so new it's back to the dealer to supply.

Very interesting post!

It seems to me that this fixing system is somewhat rare, even unheard of.
I'd be interested to know what MG4 owners have to say about it, as apparently they're the same (apart from the length).

 

[Whoopedoodaa]

The same thing happened me a few years back when my wife bought one of the first new style 3008s. The car was still too new for Halfords after a year. I stopped using Halfords, as they carry limited stock lines, are overpriced and the service is not great. My local independent motor factor is cheaper and can usually source what I want.
Out of interest, why do you want to change the blades, are you having issues with them?

Hi Declan.
The wiper on the driver's side kept juddering. No amount of cleaning glass or wiping the rubber made any difference. As Halfords couldn't supply a replacement for the MG3+ I went to the dealer as the car was only three weeks old. They replaced both wipers under warranty and the problem was resolved.

 

[Deleted member 18108]

Fair play.

 

[Italy]

I went to the dealer yesterday and took a good look at the wiper mounting system.

The MG4/5 has a different system to the MG3.

Only the new ZS Hybrid + has the same system as the MG3.