Bosch Aerotwin tops German ADAC Windshield Wiper Test
Recently, the German Automobile Club Inc (ADAC) conducted a field test of twelve different car windshield wipers and found that the Bosch Aerotwin to be the clear winner in all relevant disciplines. It was the only wiper blade that managed to secure a ‘very good’ rating.
The wipers were tested with an emphasis on wiping quality in summer-type conditions (+20°C). Evaluated criteria include wear test durability, and exposure to artificial sunlight. In the Malaysian context, Bosch claims that this victory proves that the Aerotwin wipers are ideal for the country’s tropical climate.
“We are very proud of our products and these test results from ADAC show that not only do our wiper blades offer superior wiping performance, but it clearly shows that they are durable enough to withstand the harsh weather conditions that we face in Malaysia. When buying wipers, it is well worth paying a little more for a good quality product. The high-quality and slightly more expensive products performed better in the tests than the inexpensive ones. Drivers should also choose a modern planer wiper, which will retain a higher level of wiping performance for longer period,” said Mr. Woon Kim Hwa, General Manager of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd.
Other contributing factors to the Aerotwin’s performance in the test included its long service life and its user friendly wiper arm fastening mechanism dubbed the multi-clip univeral adapter. Bosch claims that this adapter is suitable for different wiper arms of various passenger cars.
ADAC reported better overall results for the newer generation of non-jointed, or better known as bone-less, wipers compared to conventional bowed wipers. Nevertheless, Bosch’s own Twin Spoiler bowed wiper managed to achieve a third place finish, being name the best bowed wiper.
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