I've been searching all the US auto parts sites and have not been able to find the aerotwin ar608s. I don't think there is enough demand in the US for anyone to carry them. I found the Aerotwin wipers but none with the spray nozzles. I don't mind getting them from a distant country but if they don't fit I would have troube returning them. Again, I found some on eBay from Latvia and some in the UK but nothing in the US. The sites I found are:

Bosch AR608S Set of Aerotwin Car Wiper Blades - 3397007654 | eBay

JAGUAR XJ BOSCH AeroTwin Front Wiper Blades PAIR 600/475mm 24" 19" AR608S | eBay


Amazon only has replacement blades. As of now, I have a set of replacement blades but would like to have frameless blades that won't get filled with ice and snow.

OK all you US internet wizards! Get on your laptops and find me a US supplier that carries these with the nozzles. Will make your day by giving you lots of thumbs up thanks!

 

I don't know if this link will work from the US: https://www.google.co.uk/#newwindow=...r608s+aerotwin

 

Thanks, but I'm trying to find them thru a US distributor. I was getting the same search from here in the US. Can only find UK and Latvian distributors. We have lots of distributors here (Advance Auto, Rock Auto, Pep Boys, etc) but none of them have them.

 

The Aerotwins do fit, as I had them on my previous X350. They came with the washer jets mounted.

You can easily buy in the UK as most UK suppliers supply worldwide. Of course you may have to pay some taxation, and there is the postage cost too.

Or you can fit the OEM Jaguar blades that also come with washer jets

 

On the other hand they shouldn't charge you UK tax (VAT, 20%) so the price to you should be 5/6ths the UK price (if it's VAT inclusive).

 

Merry Christmas to all! My wipers are on their way! Had to go through a UK eBay seller. Tried to get them through US distributors but 3 auto parts stores all tried to order them direct through Bosch but could not get them. All we can deduce is that they do not import them into the US! Should take about 2 weeks to arrive. Hope we don't get too much snow until then.

The only other car I've had problems getting wipers for is my wife's MB CLK. They are model specific and only MB wipers will fit. None of the aftermarket makes blades that fit it. At least they were available in the US!

 

Maybe I'm a numpty. There is no evidence the blades can work with the waterjet on side of blade. I checked the 'how tos' on UK wiper site and no mention or demo of the water jet hook up. Those Jag engineers are having a good laugh watching this. I have to admire their ingenuity. So far its wiper blades, changing a light bulb and ordinary switches such as on overhead console and windows.

 

I too found it impossible to purchase the Aerotwins in the US. I just put Trico refills on mine ($5.50 each). The washer jets on the Aerotwins can be removed and placed on the other side of the blade. Many people on this site have had to do it. Most of the Europe spec cars will have to do this. Search Aerotwins on the forum and you'll see.
One of these days I'll order some from the UK. They do sit nice on the car with no exposed metal frame, and are a great wiper.

 

The expected delivery date is over 3 weeks away so I'll post how they fit and if they work well then. I have the refills but, as Mark in Maine and I probably know, conventional wipers with metal frame arms get ice and snow packed in them which makes them useless in inclement weather. Having a one-piece option would be a much needed addition to safe driving.

 

Thanks Dr John. Let us know how it works out. I'll most likely order mine after your input.

 

Haven't forgotten to follow up on the Aerotwin wipers but still haven't received them. Still on their way from the UK.

 

Got the Aerotwin wipers yesterday and installed them. Straight forward install. The spray heads are attached to them and they work well. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. Especially if you live in areas with snow. I'll post pics soon

 

Here are the pics. Now let's see if we can get someone to import them into the US! Someone out there with a parts supply company?

 

AR608S blades are available on US Amazon, $55 set though, in stock, free shipping.

 

Only one set left! Order fast!

 

What did they end up costing in USD after importing them Dr John? I need to replace mine too.

 

The set posted on US Amazon is from Riga, Latvia.

 

They were about $35 US. Two sites had them on ebay. One in Riga, Latvia and the other in the UK where I got them from.

This is the site I got them from

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bosch-AR608S...QAAOSwHMJYNBDQ

 

I emailed SNG Barratt USA to tell them about the un-availability of the Aerotwin wipers for our XJ's. I got a response from Mike Glover and he said he will have his UK buyer aware of it. Who knows, we may be able to get them from a US distributor soon!

 

keep us posted