zimbo

Not sure where to post this so will try here until someone shouts at me. Unfortunately, I've pranged my IS200 and managed to put a couple of scratches (down to the metal) on the NSR wheel arch. I live in south Manchester and wondered if anybody can recommend a good body shop where I can take it for repair and expect a good match to the silver paintwork. Prepared to travel Cheers, zimbo

I've checked the Service Spec. Sheet and there is only a tick in the box next to the 4 wheel alignment check item suggesting it has been checked and no further attention was required . However, the service lady did say that it needed adjusting and that she was going to charge the cost to the Service Dept. Btw - I thought the cost of the tyre (£113+Vat) was very cheap as I got quotes from other sources which were at least £130 + VAT. (I was expecting to pay £180+ at the garage based on an earlier post on this subject). Mark

I posted the attached a couple of weeks ago so though I had better update it. I took the car in and had no problems whatsoever. lexus agreed to pay for one new tyre and I paid for the other one (same tyres; Potenza). This included valve, balance and fitting and cost me £113 plus VAT. They also paid for the Geometry check and fix. The service was also fine Whether the post had an affect or not, I'm pretty impressed and will be updating the dealer review to reflect this. Mark

I bought my IS200 in November from Lexus Manchester with 13k on the clock and noted that it had two new front tyres fitted as part of the standard RAC inspection. (Bridgestone Potenza 215/45 ZR17). the car has now done 21k I'm new to the Forum and am (now) quite worried on 2 counts: 1. I'm taking my car in for a 20k service to Lexus Manchester this Friday, 16 May and the reviews don't fill me with much confidence. 2. The main reason its going in is that the inside shoulder on the two fronts are down to the canvas, with circa 5mm on the outside shoulder. I'm complaining that the tracking was clearly not correct when I purchased the car and therefore they should bear the cost of 2 new front tyres, especially when it looks like I've burnt >1mm per 1000 miles due to the incorrect tracking. They have offered me a geometry check as part of the service and said they will see about the tyre position but have also stated that hitting a pothole or a kerb can force the tracking out on both wheels. Surely I must have hit the pothole (not that I remember) in the very early days of ownership to get such a high rate of wear? and surely the benefit of the doubt should be given especially as it had two new tyres at 13k miles. I doubt I'm going to win this argument but would welcome other views many thanks, Mark