Eric W

Disgrace

I am extremely disappointed with the customer care that was received from Lexus Bolton today. I was driving my car last night and suddenly all lights and messages came on, so I called Lexus today to get it checked out and I was informed that I will need a new hybrid battery. My car was originally bought from Lexus Bolton with full Lexus service history which I carried on keeping up, even a slight dent was done by RRG Lexus approved garage. I was expecting the hybrid issue was covered by warranty because it is supposed to be covered up to 15 years if it’s serviced at the dealership. However Lexus Bolton has told me it is not covered because it has failed the hybrid check in July where it went back to Lexus with a warning light on, stating the hybrid filter and fan were blocked. I had to pay Lexus Bolton to have it cleaned and it came back with no faults on the dash however I was told to go back anytime and they will issue me a hybrid health pass certificate. As I am so busy and time has gone on, the warning lights came up again yesterday and the hybrid battery failed. I never had any reminder from Lexus to go back in at any point except from asking me for feedback. I only ever get contacted by Lexus because my service plan is due for renewal or it’s time to service the car which means spending £££. Lexus is supposed to know the vehicle inside out but I don’t know why the hybrid fan/ filter was never cleaned throughout its life and I had to pay Lexus Bolton to get it cleaned, they said because this doesn’t happen often and it only happens to taxis but my car isn’t a taxi🤷🏻‍♂️. It’s sounds like they make it up as they go. I got so annoyed so I spoke to external company for a second opinion where they have qualified hybrid battery level 4 technicians which I was told that it’s quite likely the hybrid battery failed early because it had overheated when the filter was blocked but at the time I was told by Lexus that it was fine to drive it until it was due in the following week plus they confirmed it wouldn’t have any issues. Lexus Bolton always states they pride for their customer service but when problem came up they don’t seem to be denying warranty liability and just want me to spend £2800 to rectify the issue. Before all this every time after I visited the centre they always remember just to call me to get feedback off me and I was even told by the service staff several times, when the survey comes, on a scale out of 10, 8 is not good enough and he will be phoning whoever that gives an 8 to ask why, and a 9 is just satisfactory. I need a 10 🤷🏻‍♂️ To me that just sounds a bit intimidating. And now Lexus won’t honour the warranty or contribute towards the repair. I would urge anyone considering keeping your car full dealer service history with them, I would highly recommend you think twice. I would like to say I have recommended several friends and family to buy from the RRG group and now that I am so disappointed that I am going to get all my friends and family not to buy or use the service or plans supplied from the group again and I also plan to get my service plan withdrawn and go elsewhere. People might think it’s because I have to pay £2800, I would like to say I have the funds and can afford the repair but thats not the point. Irresponsible! 😮‍💨 I will also inform Toyota Lexus GB to make their aware what reputation these are leaving them. Very unhappy.