Customer Reviews

Valeo U-24 Gen2 Premium All-Season Bracketless Wiper Blade - 24", Pack of 1

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

In reading the description of these blades you'd think they were "all that and a bag of chips"..."a revolution in wiper blade technology"...in fact on the box it says, "it's time to upgrade your blade". Well, I put 'em on last night, and really find them to be only average in their effectiveness. The last set I bought from Amazon, some Bosch Evolutions, were better blades but didn't last very long. These blades streaked and smeared until the defroster warmed the windshield up and then they were about as good as a typical wiper blade. They also have the annoying "feature" (on my 93 Accord) of keeping a pool of windshield wash under the blade when retracted after washing the windshield so it keeps trickling up onto the windshield for a while after turning the wipers off. I don't know how they come up with these 1,500 "pressure points" or whatever they claim; all I know is they don't work any better or worse than your average wiper blade, at least on my car. And they seem pretty thin as well.

At the price I paid for them I don't feel "ripped off" but I certainly don't feel like I got anything special or any better than I could have picked up at Wal-mart for about the same price.

Installation of new Valeo Premium bracketless wiper blade was every bit as easy as installing older, original equipment wipers. Today, during a nasty, wind-blown storm I put them to the test. These imports from Mexico performed admirably. I don't think they could've done any better job than they did. They are every bit as good, and maybe better than any previous blade including Anco, which is very impressive. The bracketless design also means that changing over to Winter blades each season is now no longer required; there are no wiper bracket openings for ice to build up in and thereby reduce windshield contact. Hopefully, this level of performance will last many months. I purchased them during an Amazon buy-one, get-one deal. I love Amazon, but I noticed that the Valeo bracketless design is virtually identical to the made-in-USA bracketless Goodyear Assurance blades. And the Goodyear cost less than Valeos at Amazon, but the Goodyears cost only about $8 (currently) in Costco.

As I've read in other reviews, the edge of this wiper won't hug the edge of the windshield as it curves. It also does not leave a clear view on the path where the wipers intersect each other. I'd rather spend a little more money for a better wiper.

I purchased these with the 2 for $20 deal. At that price I don't feel ripped off, but I would definitely feel ripped off if I paid the full $18/blade.

My issues with the blade include:
In light rain, when the blade is coming back down off the drivers side it draws a small pool of water back across the window about 3" or 4". This is somewhat annoying/distracting.

Another issue I have, on the far passenger side the last 1-2" of the blade does not make good contact with the window so there is a small streak about 10" high that looks dirty or wet. It must have only 1200 pressure points on that blade(referring to the 1500 pressure points claimed by the description on the box)

Installation was quick and easy. The blades look sleek and stylish.

I have Rain-x latitudes on our other car and those are AMAZING. After using these Valeo's I am ready for them to wear out and buy some Rain-x blades.

I bought these wiper blades like many other reviewers during a buy one get one free promotion. They perform very well, even during the recent heavy snows we have gotten, and I would give them five stars if it were based on performance alone. Unfortunately these wiper blades are fairly expensive and as another reviewer suggested the Goodyear Assurance and Bosch Evolution blades both perform comparably and I have seen both for less money.

I installed these wipers recently on my Subaru Impreza. I was getting splashback from the car in front of me on the highway and these wipers were leaving half my windshield with streaks everytime I used them. Didn't matter if I used windshield fluid, it still left muddy lines. I'll stick with better wipers like Bosch or Rain-X next time.

Despite the fact that small parts fell out of this unit and I had to put them back, I did attach the unit with relatively little problem. Compared to the many other wipers that i have purchased, this one is fair. I like the rain-x better. One off for quality and one off for value

Today's another size of these popped up for sale on Amazon again, reminding me of what a great product this is.

I was hoping to buy replacements, but after two years of use, my Valeo's are still giving me great performance, and are totally streak free.

WILL buy again.

I picked these up thinking that a more expensive wiper was the answer to the question. I have been pretty disappointed. I don't feel like they work any better then the much cheaper ones that you can get at any store. They left streaks soon after they were brand new even without ever using them on ice or snow.

The wipers work better then the stock ones. They leave no wet spots on the windshield and do not stick to ice. The only complain that I have is that the part that secures them to the hook on the car is made of very cheap plastic that easily breaks.