Vauxhall Astra GTC

On a number of vehicle types, retrofitting of the new Aerotwin is possible with new wiper arms.

The Aerotwin wiper blade maximizes the wiping quality, lasts longer and is decisively less noisy than traditional wiper blades.

Safer driving, when it comes to wiping, depends upon reliable and clear performance. The rapid success of Aerotwin is based on those advantages. Instead of a system of bows with articulated parts, the joint-free wiper consists of a one-piece rubber profile with an integrated spoiler. Two spring-loaded rails distribute the contact pressure evenly over the entire length of the wiper blade. This further improves wiping results even at higher speeds. Compared to conventional wiper blades with a bow system, the "Aerotwin" is only half as high. The flat design improves the aerodynamics of the wiper blade and reduces wind noises significantly. Another effect is that it impairs vision less during wiping.

Since its launch in 1999, the new wiper has enjoyed great success. Meanwhile, cars from Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Ford, Skoda and Seat have been fitted with the new wiper blade. Bosch expects that in the next six years more than 80 percent of all new cars in Europe will be equipped with this type of wiper system.