If your local dealer is "Always out of stock" on the parts and always has 'em on back order perhaps they are trying to tell you something (Shop elsewhere)
Two stories one published one mine both alike in a way
Reporter was ask at a News Conference if he drove the make of car the CEO holding the conference made.. YES he did
Any complaints?: Well as a matter of fact.
By the time that news conference ended a loaner car was in the reporter's driveway and his car was on the hoist at the dealership being fixed and fixed to the CEO's specifications.
Mine: Went to authorized Workhorse Service Center. I'm hitting the road in 2 weeks, Need the fuel clip recall done and an oil change.
"We can't get the clip that fast" (Standard chevy part they have in stock already"
I called Troy.. The Workhorse National Customer Service Manager.
Turns out my house was between his house and his office. He hand deliered the part that after noon along with another copy of his business card. I attached 'em and that's how I handed the part in 2 weeks later.
Follow up. Later the Brake light switch failed... There were only 8 nationwide they could find.. They had one Fed-Exed overnight. Any question as to why I think there was a FLAG on my account?
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times