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What brand do you use and why?

Who is your supplier?

What type of warranty, if any, do you offer?

Do you keep them in stock?

 

*How do you handle some of the newer style wiper blades that come on cars? I've seen some that cost $45+ from the dealership (per side!). All because they have some shield built onto them e.g.

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What application is that wiper for? We stock all types of blades, both conventional and the new beam type, cost us anywhere from $7.50 to $20.00. We don't install junk either, I buy Bosch, Anco, Trico.

 

We try to have a complete inventory too. You can't sell them, if you don't have them.

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