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I am no longer considering Lexus as yet again their anti-sales dept is working well. Only Luxury brand thats not compatible with OVOs charge anytime App. Toyota is not available either as did check. So anyone with a charger already is stuffed unless it's an OHME or some brand I've not heard of. No way I'm replacing an expensive Zappi charger for car with no Android Auto built in and more to the point poor range v price. I see now why without effort I was getting almost 7k off via CARWOW.

As much as I have had no issue with Zappi I would just pick the Ohme as it seems it plays better and Lexus are behind the times as usual being the only Luxury brand thats not listed as working with OVOs very clever Charge Anytime App which allows any charger to work. Charger is just a slave in the process as the App goes straight to your car telling it when to allow charging. The beauty of that is even a 3 pin 'granny charger' will work meaning owners have a wider choice of charger.

Andy thanks for confirming that. I can confirm that JLR cars equipped with PIVI-PRO have Android wireless connectivity for well over 2 years now. The latest BMW software also has wireless connectivity. I expect Merc is the same but not sure. In my EPace PHEV the Android connectivity can be glitchy but always works . Also with my Jag account I can connect to Spotify without the phone if I want as I have a Spotify subscription or Ring Go etc.

I have a Zappi and my installer recommended it as had issues with lots of others and CS was good. I have called for some help with app and confirm very good. Its not very smart as doesn't play with Octopus but I'm with OVO. Luckily although it will not connect in usual manner OVO app allows you to connect to your cars manufacturer (if listed) and then use the OVO app to set smart charging. 10p/KWH. You set the departure time and it will charge according to demand on the grid. Works overnight well. Not sure if Lexus and OVO is compatible but you can check. I have an older Zappi which uses WiFi so no SIM card. All new chargers have a SIM card (afaik) and after a period of years ( manufacturer specific) you will have to pay a monthly fee for the data.

Having left the brand due to hopeless infotainment no PHEV or EV option the new infotainment system appears a lot better. I'm looking at the RZ but seems Lexus don't value Android users the same as BMW, Jaguar etc who all have wireless connectivity. I'm put off but wonder if Wireless Android is an update Lexus plan on but getting it to behave is taking time? Also does the Lexus system have the ability to access Spotify without a phone via subscription for example as thats the main use for me?

Try a quote from Warranty Wise and see how that looks. The IS build is great like all Lexus cars so less of a concern but just one major fault could be ruinous.....but to be fair neither of my 2 Lexus cars went wrong ever so as long as you have a bit of savings to cope with the unexpected the IS is as as safe a used car bet as a thing out there.

metrovac sidekick blaster is one of my favourite bits of kit for sure.

rotary polisher in the wrong hands did you a favour in the long run. Go on admit it your feeling very chuffed with yourself and so you should be. Pat dry at next next wash 🙈

EDINBURGH certainly check it as my rear near side was found to be out and required fixing at my second service.

Saw my old car on the website and looks good. Nice to see it was treated well under your ownership someone is going to get a great cheap car. You’ll enjoy that new colour and corners will be more fun. How’s the ride compared with the Advance out of interest? Ill never fathom why so many folks buy grey metallic sporty cars. Could understand if it was cheaper but they pay more for the privilege🙄

On the NX and RX I agree they look good and in proportion but on the UX it's not wowing me in the same way those two did when I first set eyes on them.

regardless of whether it’s someones cup of tea or not the paint match is very good which given the colour is very impressive. Did it affect your insurance much?

The square plastic arches look awful on light colours but that orange one seems a bit better. Hopefully someone will photoshop them to body colour so we can see the 2020 update version 🤔

Thanks I’ll have a look into that app.

Probably obvious, but you need to have your phone on full volume as most assume your using headphones and the default output is far too low to drive the car when using Bluetooth. It’s very annoying that I cannot override the volume default on my SamsungS8 so it remains at whatever I set it. Overall Spotify sounds fine to me and no different to 256 mp3 on a stick at sensible volumes anyway.

Hybrid cars since 1 April 2017 pay £130 a year road fund license plus.... £310 on top for 5 years for £40k plus cars . £440 quid a year I’ll quit before I go off on a rant 😔

That’s why we end up staying with Lexus because their CS is miles ahead in our experience which JD seeems to concur with. I would have needed counciling after not being able to have an LC 500 for a couple of days when offered ...then again I would have required it anyway after handing it back🙄.

I recently took an F Sport out for an hour whilst my IS 300h Sport was getting the 2nd service. I was disappointed by it in term of ride quality and overall road and vibration noise in general. I knew it would be slower than my IS, however was impressed by how well it went round corners for a tall car. I can’t help but think the F Sport suspension may have been a factor.

The only time I use it is when moving my car about in the drive prior to washing or similar. On pressing the go button it works if you tap EV mode within a couple of seconds which avoids the engine starting up which as I am old school I like to avoid for wear reasons ( I know pointless but hey how old habits etc).

I bought the top recommended gauge in the recent Autoexpress test which was the RaceX analogue gauge. Very impressive build quality and comes in a decent case for only £10. My pencil gauge was not as far out as I feared but the RaceX is easier to be spot on and use so for me worth it.

I thought that function was not enabled. Never get them on mine for the actual road I'm on. Now I see it has to be giving directions at the time to work which is no use if you know the way home like most of us do on the daily commute. The thought of putting up with that voice puts me off navigation use and cant intuitively turn her off or can you?

The small one. Make sure you read up on this type of coating and how important it is to apply correctly. It needs a long time to cure and meticulous prep.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=226457

To answer the T cut question first: Both will work, the Red is very aggressive and best avoided unless your car is single stage paint and very faded. Both will leave marring (micro scratches) of their own which in days gone by were removed by the likes of Auroglym SRP or at least masked as its a filler polish. These days there are diminishing polishes or compounds which means they break down as you polish and avoid the marring I mentioned. Megs Scratch X or Swirl X would be the one I would use instead of T Cut if looking through Halfords. By hand you need a lot of time and ibuprofen! Try a coat of Autoglym SRP first as that is still one of the best all in one products around and see how that looks then you can top with sealant or wax, which is a whole new subject.

In my opinion do not clay your car until you have used a quality iron fallout remover and then tar remover My week old IS bled purple after some Bilthamber Korrosol and was smooth as silk with a wipe over with some Bilthamber cleanser fluid before applying the LSP.