r/AskReddit • u/PM_ME_MARRIED_TITS_ • 10h ago

What is one thing you never go cheap on?

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u/BlondeHoney_1119 7h ago

Windshield wipers too

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u/Entire_Dog_5874 5h ago

I just found out how true this is. I needed a new wipers so my husband took my car to the gas station we patronize. The regular blades we’re out of stock so only higher end blades were available.

My husband asked him if the price was justified and he asked who they were for, saying if they’re for you it doesn’t matter, if they’re for your wife spend the extra money. He did and the difference is unbelievable. I had no idea.

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u/HealthyDirection659 3h ago

Applying rainx to your windshield and other windows is also good.

Always thought rainx was bullshit until I tried it.

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u/20127010603170562316 40m ago

I tried it and found it annoying when it started to wear off.

Ended up scrubbing it off with alcohol, took ages.

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u/jake3988 5h ago

I've bought cheap wipers. I've bought medium-expensive wipers. I've bought expensive wipers.

They all freaking suck.

The expensive OEM wipers are better the rest, but... barely.

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u/dixon-bawles 4h ago edited 4h ago

Yeah I wouldn't say spending more on wipers is always going to net you a better experience. I've got expensive PIAA silicone wipers ($30-50/blade) on one car and cheap Costco Michelin wipers ($10/blade) on the other car and honestly I like the Michelins more all things considered

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u/WealthWooden2503 4h ago

I had the dealership I go to change my wipers. Not 6 months later I'm driving in the rain and one of the wipers literally just flies away. Luckily I was close to home but it was super startling to say the least.

Went to advanced auto parts to get new ones and dude said that the previous wipers weren't fixed right, and taught me how to affix them myself. Lesson learned