Hiya Fiona (aka Scottie) and everyone else. Thanks for your tips on cleaning the glass and wipers. I am from NZ (New Zealand incase you haven't travelled or turned on the TV for 5 years) but originally was born in Aussie.

Yep - we have 'Fairy Liquid'. Its a beastly dish washing up product and I stopped using it years ago. But, I trust your advise.

I must admit I have never gone to the extremes as suggested in this thread. Polishing the glass using the cloth that was used to polish the car is good advice and one I have followed for many a year.

My X5 (or my wifes) was bought last year so that we could become a 1 car family. Its one-hell-of-a-ve-hicle and the envy of many of my friends.

Anyways, the X5s wipers do not wipe as they should and I will be taking the blades off this weekend to find out if they are old, dirty or whatever.

I posted the comment regarding the replacement windscreen (Honda not BMW) to see if any-one else has heard of this unusual event. 'Faulty glass' seems a stretch to me.

You will be hearing from me often. Firstly, I love X5 world as it has my juices going regarding car mods. Secondly, its just great to be able to diagnose problems without having to call on Jerry Clayton BMW who charge NZ$108 per hour.

cheers, Brett (aka Bart)