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Update.. Car was taken to "orpington saab" for disc to be skimmed + for them to have a good look and see if there was any other reason for car to be juddering. They checked it out, and said nothing else was wrong, suspension , ball joints etc all okay. So they went and skimmed all 4 disc's (bit annoyed as they never called me to advise about this, was only expecting fronts to be done) But..... Problem cured. Car drives like a dream. No judder at all, plus seems like handling has improved (tho that may be me feeling more confident knowing the car is safe) Only problem i have no, is the brakes feel more "Spongie" ? i guess this is coz the disc's have been thinned out. Any way to make them sharper?? cheers RR

Just a quick update. Took my car into ABM beckenham yesterday morning (really good of them to fit me in with 24hrs notice) They got one of the techs to look at my car, put it on rolling road , jacked it up etc. Then got told it was my wheel hubs that were mishaped. and that this is very costly to replace! great stuff , just what u need before xmas. But was given to choices, either replace the hubs, but the cost was massive or ..... get my brake discs skimmed?!? Now i've never heard of getting discs skimmed before , but kevin at ABM said they used to do this alot while at Lexus Croydon, but not so sure on the IS. Lucky enough i found an advert in local paper with someone offfering to do skimming. And the price . . . . £25 per disc plus VAT !!! Now that sounds really cheap, and its a while you wait service! Can anyone tell me if they think this will help the problem, or any more info on the skimming? cheers RR

Great advice so far lads. How would i check for some of these probs. checking tyres i know But sticking calliper, faulty suspension , lower ball joints (tho i did get these done when i first got the car about 2 and half years ago

Hi all A while ago, my car started to vibrate alot while braking normally between speeds of 30mph - 60mph anything above or below seemed to be fine. All the vibrations came throught the steering wheel, which led me to believe it was worn Front brake disc's (i had, had the rear ones changed about a year ago, but fronts were fine at the time) So took the car to ABM to get new discs fitted. After picking the car up it felt very good no steering wheel wobble, but slowly over the last month the same vibration has been coming back, and now its worst than ever, and starting to get very scary. The car also feels like it pulls to the left. Im using my car alot at the mo. clocking up 600miles a week, driving on Motorways and mad open country roads. so car needs to be in good working order. What could be causing the problem? I look forward to reading your replies. Many Many Thanks

Just a quick update. Drove to work with the car, and took 84Stoney's instructions with me, and got a guy i work with, to have a go at reprogramming the fob our self. and after 5 try's we got it right and worked perfect. managed to redo all 3 keys in a matter of mins. Saved me a fair amount of money mate. nice one. Like you said it can be tricky, but just gotta stay kool. I did find it helped about doing it with a mate. Many thanks again

It can be a tricky procedure, and if none of your keys work, it may not work! Seeing as it still "remembers" the keys for to disarm the immobaliser and allow it to start, this may still work. I don't suposse it would hurt to try! I tried to do what you said. but i must be doing something wrong. will try again tomorrow. Fianlly got car to look manule. so at least its safe. I have 3 keys @ home. 2 are masters and one is a spare. (from reading on here, masters turn off sercuity light straight away, spare leaves it solid for a few secs??) so which of the 2 masters do i use to reset key fob? both start the car up. but both wont unlock/lock doors Many thanks for all ya help today 84Stoney ,sparkystav and aztecbandit1

Okay just been for a drive. Light does come on when u open the door. So guessing it not the fuse. I drove to bluewater. about 5miles away. key fob still not worked there. (no lock/unlock) So guess it cant be radio wave interferance. So im now really really lost!!! Got any more ideas i can try?? Is it worth calling out the RAC/AA i forget which one im with

No i havent checked the fuses stav. Did not think about that. Havent tried to see if car light comes on. but will. Where abouts is this fuse on the passenger side?

Cheers dude. that sounds like what is happening to me. But the same as that other guy . i dont know of anyworks going on around my area. I lived here for 6months and never had any probs. until this mornng. car worked fine lst night. Gonna go for a drive and see what happens . If you could find out any more info that would be great .

ta, But no help really. lol I can get the car to run...but alarm goes off, but does switch off after 10secs. Just cant lock/unlock car

Hello . This morning i tried to get into my car and it would not open using the keys. The little light came on, on the key pad. but did nothing with the car. So went to halfords and got a new battery ( CR1616) fitted it, yet still nothing happens. I read the owners manual which said u could get car started with key and alarm would go off within 10secs.... which it did. ( i thought it migt be the cars battery. So im guessing i have a problem with my car keys. I have 3. 2 masters and a spare (without the boot open button) What can i do? I can get car started, but alarm goes off, (i leave at 5.30am for work, im sure everyone will love me) So thats not the best thing to do. Anyone help me out????

Got to know kevin quite well. All very nice in there. They used to work for Lexus in croydon left to seet up their own place. Always had service from them. A*

Been looking on net more, and do have my on some brakes. Just need to know . A. how do i change the bakes, as i've never done it before and B. What tools do i need. (take it i only have what comes with the lexus, but i do have a few other bits) Any help will be reward. somehow. lol

I have warped front brake disc, Been driving for a little while with them, but now it gettin serious, my garage said they cant get parts and fit for £294. which i really dont have. Seen some on ebay from £55- £100 odd. so was also looking at doing them myself. Does anyone have a guide (so i can print) so changing them, what tools and equipment i'll need etc. many thanks RR

Im not very well known on here, but i will try and make it down, if i can find the time :)

Hi. Have used ABM a couple of times now, seems very good, the main guy there kevin is very nice and helpful, their prices seem pretty good to. Which is always good, nice fast clean services, would defo use again.

Bad ***** Red lex See it twice in the Beckenham area, and down on balmoral ave today! full on body kit, 2 exhaust pipes, car looks the muts!

Who have u got breakdwon cover with and how much do u pay?? Im with RAC (solutions 1) renewal has come in at £72, with 20% for not claiming for 2 years......Yet online its the same price! really annoyed me so wanna go else where. Who do ya recommened?

i used them, very impressed was paying £600 TPFT now paying £440 Full comp B)

£180 for a good job, never sounds bad i guess. may look for a panel beater, to see what they can do?! But still cant find a wing for sale, i know pro-lex had one, but i never had the cash :(

£180 to get resprayed?? really? **** thats alot of cash, which i dont have, jus paid car insurance as well.

Yeah just saw that. Are they part of the members on here?? any ideas on how much to get it sprayed?

What an idiot!!!! I was in sainsburys car park, just done my shopping, got in car, reversed out, turned to early and hit the concrete Pillar!! Im trying to buy a house so this is the last thing i need to pay out for, car drives fine, but its just the case of crashing it (first time i have ever crashed a car) Could any advise the easiest and cheapest way to get it fixed, i use the car everyday for work. I live in beckenham (bromley( area) Many Thanks

Im with GSI, they came in £100 cheaper that Flux last year. my insurance is due omn the 28th of this month, got a letter from GSI today, saying my new quote was £600, a full £100 more than last year!!! This cant be right...can it..anyway rang GSI and told them, to go ****** them self,and do i sound like a compelete mug, hoping A-plan call me back tomorrow

yeah it has been called off :( Could be the end of the gumball. will try and get a few pics up later