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Thanks Colin for the quick response, is this a job that I could tackle myself or is it best left to a body shop specialist.

Just noticed rust starting to appear on my rear wheel arches, is this a known issue with Lexus, rust was a really bad issue on my previous car, a Mercedes ( vowed never to buy another one). The bodywork on the Lexus is fantastic for the age and I would be loathed to get rid of it as it has been so reliable and with less than 50K on the clock I was planning to keep it for a long time. Has anyone else had this issue and if so can you advise me on the best course of action.

Thanks VFR for quick response, there is no issue with warranty, long expired.

Only done 800 miles in the last year down to covid restrictions, oil on dip stick looks as good as the day I replaced the fully synthetic oil and filter a year ago. Any thoughts on whether it is advisable to continue to run on this oil and/or filter for another 6 months or change it now.

Hi Paul Thats who i'm with at the moment and like youself never had to use them. Like any insurance policy you never know how good the company is until you go to claim. May just stick with them. Thanks Alan

Well its that time again, to renew car breakdown and recovery service. There seems to be more and more companies offering breakdown service every year. I've tried many different ones over the years, fortunately never had to use any of them. They all seem to offer similar cover at very different prices, Has anyone had good or bad experiences with any breakdown companies out there.

Certain multimeters will have button you press to simulate load, I'm pretty sure if you tried with old battery with this type of meter, voltage reading would fall drastically, however new battey would show very little voltage drop. Try new battery, I sure you will be ok. All the best.

Thanks for your reply, you mention rear bench flat, the rear seats in my car are fixed and can't be folded flat. It looks like I'll just have to put up with a bike rack.

Has anyone with IS250 tried to fit a bike in the boot, would rather do this than fit bike rack. If anyone has managed it, would be grateful for best way to go about it.

Thanks for the replies, good to know about https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk, always used Toyota filters with no problems, as they say " Don't change a winning team". All the Best and stay safe.

My car is due for oil and filter change, can source oil easy enough however as all dealerships are closed due to Covid 19 , I'm unable to purchase the OEM Toyota filter required. I have always stuck to Toyota oil filters, when changing the oil. Other filters are available via internet or Eurocarparts, has anyone used alternative oil filters and found them ok. Also as a matter of interest whats the general opinion on make of oil to use ( 5w-30 fully synthetic). 2012 IS250 covering approximately 3000 miles a year. Look forward to all opinions.

Thanks Keith and John for quick response, good to know I can do overnight charge on battery without any requirement to visit dealership.

Going to give my battery an overnight charge due to low use of car recently, is there any requirement to keep power going through car while this takes place. If car is left 24 hours without any battery connected will I experience any problems when restoring fully charged battery.

For brake pads, I just phoned local Toyota dealership and asked for a price for the pads, quoted reg and was given a price. Told the parts guy, thanks for the price but I will just go to eurocarparts as they are much cheaper, he immediately gave me a discount to a near enough price of eurocarparts. Straight down to dealership, Toyota pads and I noticed receipt was put through as a local taxi firm. I know the Lexus dealership parts department don't do any deals and I always feel the dealership have the attitude that they are doing you a favour even dealing with you, hence I steer well clear of them if I can. Maybe worth a call to local Toyota dealership.

Thanks for reply, not aware of any facility like this in the IS250, however will check in glove box and manual. Have to agree with you, its diving me nuts.