colin P.
Lexus - lost its cutting edge!
Lexus has been the best car I have purchased and driven. However, my recent experience has tainted my view of Customer Care and Best Practice. I knew I had paid a little more than other cars for a luxury car, reflected in both insurance and service costs, but, the experience until recently had been a good one and Gold Standard. I enjoyed the courtesy car which was supplied whilst my car was in for service to drive to a few shops on the same estate (10 miles) in total. When I came to book my car in pre April, I was told a £10 fee would be added onto my account for the courtesy car, I explained this was no longer a courtesy car, but, rather a hire car! The member of staff did not appear to know the difference. Then, most recently booking my car in for a service pre April which they could not accommodate, I was told that because the service fell in April; £20 would be added for a courtesy car and was effective since April! Confused and mixed messages! I had previously booked my car in pre April (January) and still was told there was a charge! Confusing! I am currently looking to change my Lexus and are now reviewing other manufacturers who do offer the Gold Standard to pick up/drop off or a courtesy car as a courtesy Car, rather than a car hire. They appear to go above and beyond to meet expectations.

