Rear Wiper

[CJHYBRID]

Bought my car 3 weeks ago with a new mot. Looks as though new front wipers were fitted to get the car through the mot.

The rear however was perished and split. Hats of to A1 motor stores in Grimsby. Went in today and asked if they had a rear wiper in stock and not surprisingly they said no. The very helpful parts assistant said it was not a problem as all I needed was the blade. He proceeded to go out to the car took the old wiper off and removed the old blade. He then cut a new blade to size checked to make sure it was seated securely and then went back to the car and fitted it. Must say am very impressed.

And the cost £2.79. Dread to think how much a dealer would have charged to supply and fit a new wiper and I get to keep the original wiper frame rather than a pattern one which might no have looked quite right.

Its worth checking before you replace the whole lot.

All the best

Chris

[ColinBarber]

a dealer would almost certainly just replace the rubber, not the wiper arm unless it was corroded/worn. Lexus charge around £10 for a rubber though so you got a good deal.

[CJHYBRID]

Thanks Colin certainly pleased

to have sorted the wiper and good to find someone so helpful at the Grimsby store.

Chris

[malibu]

This episode looks as though you've been a victim of good old fashioned service and the assistant who helped you won't go far in the automotive industry. As a result he should be immediately sacked. :D

[fulmar]

When I got my RX450h I had to go hunting for my rear wiper. I thought at first Lexus had forgotten to fit it. Then I found it nicely tucked up under the rear overhang. Nice design Lexus!

[Duncan Roberts]

When I got my RX450h I had to go hunting for my rear wiper. I thought at first Lexus had forgotten to fit it. Then I found it nicely tucked up under the rear overhang. Nice design Lexus!

That confused me as well!