Floyd8794

Sorry for jumping in and going out of topic. How is shipping from rockauto , aren't they US based? Do you have to pay import charges? Thanks in advance.

Apart from the usual creaks and rattles from the dashboard ( easy to fix with a bit of patience and time ) check to make sure the engine does not idle rough when cold on start up ( could be sign of carbon build up , more of an issue in U.S due to lower quality fuel ). Also I've read that these engines can use quite a bit of oil but again haven't noticed this with my car. Suspension is really the weakest part of these as they are rather heavy. Could also be worth checking if all the recalls where done - mine just had the power steering unit replaced by Lexus.

Thanks guys - of course I didn't accept that quote. Car is going to my local garage this Tuesday for a second look. I think it's just my luck!

Hi there, I'm looking for honest opinion regarding the issue I'm dealing with at the moment. Long story short my car went in for 10 year service into one of Lexus service centres just last week. I was advised that because of the age and mileage it will be good to service air con at the same time even though it had this kind of service last year, I stupidly agreed. I've had no problem with air-conditioning in the past, I use it all year round. When I brought the car home I've noticed strange sound - on closer inspection it appeared to be coming from one of the air con valves. It was bubbling quite badly. I have contacted the same centre and was told to bring the car back for inspection. The leak has stopped after 2 days and the air con stopped working. The car went back in today and after speaking to service representative - he confirmed that yes the valve is in fact leaking but more importantly there is a bigger leak from the condenser and that it will be £1080 please! Now my question is how is it possible that perfectly fine working car goes for routine service and suddenly the air-conditioning develops these two issues? I understand my car is far from new but doesn't the service include check for leaks? How can the refrigerant escape after just few days but didn't previously for the whole year?