I replaced my OEMs with RainX wipers last year, and they sucked, and now they're clearly in need of replacement again.

I bought new inserts from the dealership, but apparently the RainX inserts have a totally different cross section, and the thicker OEM inserts will not fit my current RainX blade-holder-thingy.

The dealership wants $70 for new blades, which is a bit ridiculous.

So, are there other brands of aftermarket blades that have the same cross section profile as the OEM, or should I just switch to a different aftermarket brand anyway?

I just don't feel like spending that much for a very minor bit of maintenance.

 

buy used blades from ebay or junk yards. oem > aftermarket

 

And threw them in the trash?

 

yah, u need to keep the blades.. just refills are like $5-6 each.. which is wat i usually replace with.
just buy a few sets at a time and you save on freight overall.

2015-2017 Genuine Honda Fit Maintenance Parts: College Hills Honda

 

Don't want to pile on.
Because it's too late and doesn't do the OP any good.
But yes, I replaced my Blades with aftemarket BOSCH wiper blades.
BUT...
I kept the original OEM blades.....just in case.
If you have thrown out the OEM blades? You're just kind of stuck either buying more or different aftermarket OR re-purchasing the OEM.

So far, I find the BOSCH blades to be an improvement but NOT perfect.

 

I run these. All metal black frames

Anco 31-14 complete blade assembly $5.99 and free shipping on Ebay
Anco 31-28 complete blade assembly $5.99 and free shipping on Ebay

Will work until you decide what you plan to do for long haul.

James