kustard Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Morning people, Basically I'm having a nightmare with things at the moment Read on for a rant... Bought the Zed 3 months ago, at which point the guy I got it from was in the middle of sorting a new radio as the current bose skipped. Whilst this has been sorted I've had no radio as the one in there is a temporary replacement, which isn`t bloody coded. This has been going on for 3 months now!!! Anyway, so this morning I take it to the garage he bought the car from to finally get the radio swapped with a reconditioned one - but even then they can't promise that their guy can recode it, just that it won't skip. So it looks like i'll still have to pay to get it done at a Nissan dealer. So, anyway, I thought I'd give the car a clean before taking it in, but was running really late and didn`t have time to go to my usual hand car wash place, so when I was filling up at the BP garage decided to pop it in the wash there. I specifically asked the guy if it would be fine on the zed and of course he said yes.... I was sat in the car whilst it did the drying cycle and suddenly hear the screeching of metal, and looked behind me to see the drying arm just ripping and bending the whole rear wiper arm off! Pic attached I've left all my details with the BP garage, but doubt they'll be willing to compensate me at all - and am now left with a wiper at 90 degrees to what it should be All very upsetting really - especially as I was only getting it cleaned because of the other problem which should have been sorted weeks ago, and wasn`t my fault either. I'm pretty livid. So, after this rant (which is rare for me!) does anyone know where I can get a new wiper from, without costing me an arm and a leg. Are they easy to fit? Any help would be gratefully received, and help improve my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Sorry to see that. BP should compensate you!!! Fit wise they are a piece of cake, literally just link onto a splined shaft with a bolt to hold it on. you can see the bolt in ur pick. Best bet is to wander the scrap yards but even so i wouldnt imagine they would be that much from the main dealer. Failing that alot of people just remove it and bung the hole to make the rear end look smoother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick w Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 holy @*!#. id be on the phone to BP customer services... did it mark anything else like the body of the 350z? the plastic clip though which hides the bolt on the wiper arm, do you still have it.. il happily pay for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustard Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've left all my details with BP along with a letter I wrote explaining the situation, so will see how it goes with dealing the owner first, else I will approach BP customer services. Luckily it hasn`t damanged any of the paintwork - thank god. As for the plastic clip Nick, it was missing when I bought the car I'm afraid. Is 'bunging' the hole a possible option then? Do you have to buy a specific bung? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 You can just use a standard 1" (I think) grommit and it fills it perfectly. Should be able to pick one up from Halfords, Motor World, Motor Factors etc for a matter of pence. Ran mine like that for a year or so before getting it smoothed out. Sorry to hear about the problems with the car wash. Had a friend in a similar situation but at Tesco's and they fully compensated him but did take some time and a few letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Why were you using a car wash anyway????? :scare::scare: Not sure on compo as I'd never use one. Would the wiper arm be able to be straightened as a temporary measure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustard Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I know - I was in a real rush and didn`t want to take the car in dirty so thought I'd chance it this once. have never put a car through one for as long as I can remember - and won't ever be doing again that's for sure! New blade and arm is £66 quid from Nissan, so not too bad. Will have a look at current one when I get car back later to see if I can bend it back. Might just take it off for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 You could check with Phil from ESR, Kev from Envy or Chris from JDM Performance, Mike from MJP as I think they have access to parts from Nissan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 complete wiper arm is £51.11 and Nick the small pastic cover is £8.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustard Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks Phil, Is it something I'd be able to replace myself with the help of a few tools? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks Phil, Is it something I'd be able to replace myself with the help of a few tools? Ta 10mm spanner is all thats needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 There is normally a warning sign that drivers use car washes at their own risk IIRC... lucky it never dragged the wiper over the paint work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Sorry to hear it. I'd rather take it in dirty than through a car wash - dirt comes off, scratches and swirls need a lot more work. Hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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