Hi, I have had an 07 plate Lexus is220 diesel for two years now, think I'm the fourth owner.
It's due an MOT and service, the garage I have had it too has had it for two weeks now. Coincidently it went into 'VSC mode' the week before it was due an MOT which prevented it going over 40mph.
The garage initially said they could sort it no problem, now they are telling me it has something to do with the 'DPF filter' which controls the emissions the car gives out, and it won't past the MOT unless it is replaced (pardon my vagueness, I'm a bit of a car novice). They have taken it back to Lexus, who wanted £1800 to sort it, but the garage have now said it will be £2400 to fix it with a Lexus part.
Does anyone know much about this and whether this is a fair price?
Any help would be really appreciated. Also, if it's an expensive job, would you recommend fixing it and keeping or part exchanging it?