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To be honest, don't see many (if any) Prius taxis around here. However, they may be popular in areas where emissions are more tightly controlled.

I agree that it won't be a "cold" engine start, which will help matters. However, its the oil pressure which keeps the various components from rubbing against each other. Just having oil on the parts, without the oil pressure is will be fatal.

Anyone got a the Torque App, this should provide more engine info then the standard display. The rev counter (if u have one) should be another indicator of whether the engine is running or not. Or a wireless camera mounted inside the bonnet to see movement of pulleys, belts, etc.

how would i have known that he hasn't visited the forum.......

not an ideal situation i agree, but cant see the problem of answering the question(s) raised.

Hello Engine life longevity with a hybrid car. So a hybrid car will switch off the petrol engine and start running on battery when ever it can. So all this constant turning-off and restarting the petrol engine, many, many times even on a short trip. What effect does this have on engine life. As you know most of the engine wear and tear occurs when it starts up and the oil pressure builds up. Thanks

Hope this helps. Just for a minute, forget the cost arguments, and get the car you really want. Otherwise, you'll keep regretting it.

Hello everyone, I've never had a Lexus before. I was thinking of buying a LS460 (I think they were made from 2006 to 2013). What are the common faults on these, and what is the likely repair cost? Anything I should look out for? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I must confess, I did read Wikipedia before posting. I think Nissan was the first car maker to introduce KLA in 2000, and I think it has been available in Japan since about 2001 on some of the Lexus' (if my memory is correct). So i take it that in the UK, only cars after 2006 have a chance of having the KLA feature? I assume it's not available on the GS models? Thanks

I completely agree with this. He turns me off completely. I just switch off any of his programmes, and I refuse to buy any of his merchandise, and won't accept any of his merchandise as gifts either (and i always ask for the receipt so I can get a refund of the money). A lot of these TV people are now being charged with sexual offences. With any luck it will be JC next.......LOL

Hello, Which was the earliest (or oldest, if you like) UK Lexus which came with the Keep Lane Assist feature. Just to clarify, I would like the car to turn the steering wheel automatically so that it keeps the car in the lane that I'm cruising in. Thanks. PS - anyone actually used this KLA feature? If so, what do you think of it?

Hello, Which was the earliest (or oldest, if you like) UK Lexus which came with the Keep Lane Assist feature. Just to clarify, I would like the car to turn the steering wheel automatically so that it keeps the car in the lane that I'm cruising in. Thanks.