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So my first call to another Lexus dealer and they say they can do the belt and tensioner on a fixed price menu for £395 inclusive of labour and vat. The idler they will not usually do but that will cost an additional £85 and maybe a nominal labour charge. So altogether it is coming in at around £500.

For a start I don't know of any reliable independents in my neck of the woods. Secondly I am a creature of habit and Lexus knows this car. I am not concerned about a full Lexus service history or resale value as I have already bucked that trend (one of my services is not with Lexus) and I intend to keep this car until it falls apart. I will start making enquiries.

Any ideas on what is a reasonable price on getting this done. My car is 12 years old but with only 58,000 miles on the clock. Lexus quoted £731 but will price match (I assume only with other Lexus dealerships).

I suspected a much as the car came out of the January service with no advisories. Now I have to get a good quote for the timing belt, tensioner and idler. They quoted me £731 but said they would price match if I got a cheaper quote at another Lexus dealership.

All sorted. Lexus had a look and confirmed that I had no leaks on the radiator, hoses, expansion tank or the water pump. They also confirmed that they had changed the coolant in January 2015 when the car had a Major Essential service. I can only assume that the expansion tank was not topped up sufficiently. They have topped it up and it is showing at the maximum mark when the engine is up to normal operating temperature. The issue as to whether the tank was filled with plain water does not arise for me as I have never had to top up since I bought the car in 2005. It has always had red coolant added when serviced. Wissam I hope you get yours sorted.

Neither has mine. Only noticed it after the car was serviced in January but as I don't do a lot of mileage it has not been a problem.

Don't worry Lexus will do that tomorrow.

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The radiator itself is full. The expansion reservoir is empty. Lexus will have a look and report back tomorrow.

Checked mine and there is no coolant in the expansion tank.

I will check mine and see as I think I may be having the same problem. Had it serviced in January and noticed that the expansion tank reservoir is barely showing anything when the engine is up to temperature.

I think you are trying to top up the coolant via the radiator cap. You may also need to top up the expansion tank to the left of the radiator cap.

Yes they are beige and they are new. Bought them for my IS from Lexus Ipswich. I knew they were discontinued but my dealer did a search of all Lexus dealers a few years back and found a set for me. I have but never used them. They come with 2 fixing clips.

I have a set of genuine Lexus ivory mats. Never been used......

Had my brakes checked in August 2 and was informed that the front pads were 4mm worn and the rear pads had 4mm left (confusing). My car was serviced this week and mysteriously both front and rear pads now have 6mm left. I have previously been informed that I had a leak on the rear differential, an independent found no such leaks and despite being serviced subsequently by Lexus this fault was never mentioned again. They are all at it trying to make money off the poor motorist.

Will do. I am also trying G W Bridges a breaker in Pease Pottage, Crawley.

Anyone knows where I can source one of these? They are a Denso 188200-3581

Mine were painted on my is200

It is well known that Lexus had a swap arrangement with Pristine Wheels in Milton Keynes to refurbish their wheels. No secret there. When I bought my car the wheels were refurbished by them and I have used them since to refurbish a set of 18" Aero alloys I bought off Ebay for £50.

You may wish to check the rubber "D" bushes on the front anti roll bars. Had a siimilar problem and Lexus found they were dry and just lubricated them which solved the problem.

Brake pads rear sensors ? Not on a 2002 IS200.

There are 2 bonnet pads on ebay at present.

The Aero's are 6 spokes and do pop up on ebay from time to time or you can check breakers.

And the Halfords camera is on clearance for £15 at present.

7 years for a battery is extremely good but £95 for a replacement is a bit rich!