Column gear changes on old cars

[JimN]

"Wiper Wallahs".

Ooh, I say - not politically correct old chap!!

Really?

The punkah wallah was a Raj-era servant who hand-operated a ceiling fan on hot days.

Someone hand-operating a windscreen wiper (as suggested) seems at least worthy of the same sort of title and job description, wouldn't you say?

[Uncle Fiesta]

Depends I suppose on whether you consider the term 'wallah' to be demeaning or honorary!

[noelford]

Why demeaning or honorary? The definition of 'wallah' is 'a person in charge of or involved with something'. It isn't a derogatory (or honorific) word.

[ecca]

"Wiper Wallahs".

Ooh, I say - not politically correct old chap!!

Much ado about nothing.......