Is Lexus Slipping?

[Realspeed]

I have a lexus RX300se Mark 1 purchased from wolverhampton and serviced by them. I noticed today that the rear wiper rubber has a split in it an Halfords cannot supply a replacement due to the curve or summit, so I rang Wolverhampton Lexus to see it they had a replacement blade in stock. It seems that this part has to be ordered and won't get it in for 2/3 days.

Surely such a simple but necessary part would be an "on shelf" item like they used to be. After all the part retail is only £22 odd. I know that companies supply on demand but surely a wiper blade should be a stock item.

Realspeed

[ColinBarber]

You should just be able to get the rubber for around £5 which hopefully is a stock item.

[Buzz]

Realspeed,

I just took my RX300 to Lexus Cov for 50K service on Mon (£200) and my rear wiper blade was replaced immed,no probs.Maybe you should try somewhere else next time?Interesting to note 50k and not even had so much as a lightbulb gone wrong!

Cheers,

Buzz.