Second Hand Alfa Romeo 147 Wiper Blades

The Alfa Romeo 147 ran in one generation from 2001 to 2010, with a facelift in 2005, and wiper blades were fitted to all variants throughout that production run. In most cases blades from any year within the 147's lifespan will physically fit, as the wiper arm attachment points are consistent across the range, but confirm with the breaker against your registration that the blade lengths and connector type match your exact car. Never assume fitment without checking.

The 147 facelift in 2005 brought styling updates but the wiper arm design and screen curvature did not fundamentally change between the pre- and post-facelift cars. That said, because the facelift boundary is exactly where subtle variations can creep in, confirm with the breaker that the blade lengths and arm hook type from the donor car match your registration before buying. This is a low-cost part where buying new to guarantee correct fitment is also worth considering.

No — trim level does not affect wiper blade fitment on the 147. Whether your car is a Turismo, Lusso, Veloce, or a Blackline special edition, the wiper arm attachment and blade sizes are the same across trims. The only thing to be aware of is that some cars may have had blades replaced with aftermarket items over the years, so confirm the blade lengths on the donor car match yours rather than assuming they are original.

The 147 and 156 are different body shapes with different screen curvatures and wiper arm configurations, so blades from a 156 are unlikely to be a direct fit on a 147. Alfa Romeo did share some components across models in this era, but wiper blades are screen-specific, so you should source blades that have been confirmed against a 147 donor car rather than assuming cross-model compatibility. Always ask the breaker to verify against your registration.

Yes — the 147 was available in both 3-door and 5-door body styles, and the 5-door hatchback was fitted with a rear wiper as standard, giving it both front and rear blades. The 3-door version did not have a rear wiper. When sourcing used blades, make sure you specify front or rear and confirm with the breaker that the donor car matches your body style and that the rear wiper arm connector type is the same as yours.

Ask the breaker to confirm the blades are from a 147 of any year between 2001 and 2010, and check that the driver's side (OS) and passenger's side (NS) blade lengths match your current blades or your car's handbook specification. Also check the arm attachment hook type, as some owners fit aftermarket blades with different connectors over the years. Given wiper blades are a safety-critical part and relatively cheap to buy new, weigh up whether sourcing used is worthwhile unless you also need the wiper arms themselves.