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Gavin G, you're correct, typo on my part, the tyres are indeed 40's & not 45's. Chips229, valid point re the camber but I have tested on a very large dead flat expanse if concrete (no drainage channels etc) and the same applies. Don't think the odd tyre wear would support the camber theory either. I think it will have to be the four wheel alignment, anybody know any reasons why I shouldn't take this to my local Lexus garage at Hatfield? I use them for servicing and they're always top notch.

Dear friends, does anybody have any ideas as to why my 2000 IS200, fitted with 18x8's & 225x45, prefers left hand bends so much more than right hand ones? The car just feels so much more settled and poised when cornereing at speed on a left hand bend. Right is fine but just that and not quite 'in the groove' if you know what I mean, regardless of camber on the road. I've also noticed that there is (slightly) increased tyre wear on the outside edge of the front left hand tyre. I don't think it's the tracking but I must stress I am no expert. The reason I say this is because the car does not 'pull' to the left or right. Any ideas with which I can approach my local Lexus garage with gratefully received. Cheers.

I think it was about £40, that was about 6 months ago so shouldn't imagine prices have gone up much if at all. The chap was very thorough and the 40quid was for hole bonnet regardless of number of individual chips. He also threw in a pot of touch up paint for nothing. Bear in mind as per my original post and from own experience, the deeper ones tend to still be noticeable albeit better. Although Woggledog made a very valid point:- 'Don't forget that you know where the chip was.... Most people will not be able to tell at all'

Cheers for that. Done by Lexus or independent?

Recently had the bonnet of my plat ice 200 done by chips away: Found them to be quite professional but was not that chuffed with results as in colour match was good but you could still tell that there was a chip there. Maybe i was expecting too much. Can anybody rec anything better? Has anybody had a complete bonnet respray done? Cheers all.