Hi,

Just got my '02 IS200 Sport and its due for a 70K service, is it important that i take it too Lexus or can i get away with an independent?

i am not personally bothered with dealer stuff, i would be more happy to see regular servicing from an independent

ive seen what dealers can do, some are great, others are some what surprising.

at least if you go and look at a car serviced by an independent, you can mooch around an independents garage and decide for yourself, if the car has been looked after

regards the servicing side of it...if you know a good independent, and trust them, then theres no reason they cannot do the work......however they must carry out the servicing to the letter as per the servicing schedule for the car from Lexus

Thats really down to you..........will affect re-sale value, but not by much.

If you after a good independent Garage in your area to service it for you ? you could try Charlesworth motors in Glossop, lots of members from ths culb use him time and time again

Cheers for that, just called them and they are very reasonable, going to book it in next week.

Lexus clearly dont think its important as they sell so called 'approved cars' without full 'dealer histories' , (ie missed services) a Lexus approved history doesnt mean a 'full service history' according to them....

I usually get a car serviced at a dealer for the first 3 years from new then either do it myself or go independent

dont think its worth the extra cash, and it dosnt make that much difference if any to the resale value.

If genuine parts are used and the recommended fluids are used and the manufacturers schedule is followed, then what does it matter what is embroidered on the mechanics overalls? Now the car is out of warranty, I do all my own servicing... Changed the axle lube for its 20K service... Was quite surprised to see how much swarf had collected on the magnetic drain plug, so that job can be done every 10K... Think I'll drain the gearbox in the light of what I found in the axle

Hi... why not have best of both.... Lexus service for the cost of Joe Bloggs Garage? see the following link:

http://www.onlinelexus.co.uk/Servicing/Fix...or-4-years.aspx

Might be a trip for some.... but at least you get a lexus stamp in you log.
(I have posed this link on another thread)