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I don't want to appear sarcastic, but is this a serious post? Who would risk fitting second-hand spark plugs? In the old days I would use a good old plug to trace a missfire, and then replace with new. I know they're expensive, but?? If it's the 6th service I shouldn't think the oil has done many miles. Perhaps offer that free to sweeten the deal? ( that is being sarcastic )

Well done. Did you get a quote from Lexus to supply and fit?

Bought a pair of shorts in the summer with zippers on the cargo and back pockets for extra security. Realised after that I can't wear them in the car. So ones with velcro fastenings purchased.

Had the same problem with the rear screen on my RC. Solved by buying a micro fibre cloth pad on a handle from Poundland for £1.00! Makes the job so much easier. Always do mine in the Spring so it's clean until the Autumn, and then the haze that builds up reduces headlight dazzle through the winter. Then do in the Spring again. Do the other glass monthly.

After many secondhand cars, my first new car was a 2002 Skoda Fabia. Close inspection by myself and friends showed that virtually every part was stamped or labelled VW. We all know why, and it gave the impression to many people that the Skoda brand was a reliable bargain. Indeed today, Skoda has a better reliability record than Audi because older 'sorted' technology is passed down. So my lowly Skoda had just one spelt Skoda name on the hatch, with nearly all other parts saying Volkswagen. My Lexus has one spelt badge on the boot lid, and just about every other part stamped or labelled TOYOTA. If you go into a Lexus dealer to purchase screen wash, it comes in a Toyota bottle!! So, yes the present and future Lexus models, will really be a re badged Toyota. I hope Lexus don't go the same way Mercedes has. Most think the W124 and W201 series were the best they produced. Now they just churn stuff out for the leasing market.

Looks to me that one of the clauses may be that the original 3 year warranty has not expired. So may not apply retrospectively if say your car is now 5 years old. Have to wait and see.

Tend to agree with all the above comments. Prior to retirement, I had a couple of Prius as a taxi for 6 years. Bought an ISF when I retired, and now have an RC300h, both purchased as a step up from Toyota. When service time comes along, I've had a demo Lexus as a courtesy car, and on all occasions, been glad to get back in to my own. I can't see myself purchasing another newish Lexus, as I don't think the quality is there now. Add in the fact I won't have an SUV style of vehicle, and I won't have an opportunity for a CT sized car as they don't do one now. So back to Toyota in the future. As I see it, the premium for Lexus over Toyota has gone now, and if I buy a 3 year old Toyota, I won't have to pay a grand for an extra 2 years warranty.

Bought some 5-30 from Halfords for the wife's Aygo today. £14.88 with the LOC discount. Good deal.

Well, on mine, the top 3 or 4 lines don't clear the screen. All those below do. I assumed the top ones were for the radio.....

I have an RC Luxury without the memory seats. I'm 66, fortunately without health problems, and it's OK getting out after trips up to an hour long. 2 hours plus, and I then tend to get out by placing my right hand on the cill and then 'spinning' out . Sometimes it's elegant, sometimes it resembles falling out! Main thing that bugs me on my version, is that the mirrors can only be folded in before turning the car off. Meaning you can't look rearwards before opening the door. Great care is then required.

I thought I had that problem with my ISF when I bought it. A quick look in the manual said to to only check the oil level 5 minutes after turning the engine off. This then gave the correct reading. Is the RCF the same?

Hmmm, I've read similar reports on other forums. It would also seem that Skoda reliability is better than Audi, because they use the older technology that people like him are developing! Back to this car. It wouldn't surprise me if it's had an accident prior to delivery, and that's the cause of the poor paint and water ingress.

Yes Scudney, it is me. Clue was in the number plate! Nice to see another Lexus owner. Saw yours and reminded me of my ISF, which was a regular there for Momentum. Just remembered, your number plate, ha!

Glad it's all sorted. As an aside, bought a magnetic GB plate prior to going on the Eurotunnel. Went to apply at the services, and guess what! Luckily it fitted above, on the narrow panel adjacent to the central L badge.

I've had my Luxury version coupe for 18 months now and love it. As mentioned, rare and always garners looks especially when parked. No problems or surprises. Very, very quiet when cruising . Have set my over taking indicator flashes for 8 times. Only disadvantage I can think about of, are the wide doors, possibly giving you a problem in city car parks. I'm retired, and as it's fairly low, getting out sometimes resembles falling out!

When I had a Prius as a taxi, I used to take the brakes apart annually, and never had a problem after the first seizure. Other drivers that used to use hand car washes seemed to have problems as the chemicals and regular blasting of the power hosing took their toll. Don't do it now on my Lexus, as I fear that it may invalidate the warranty. If there's a problem they seem to be covered according to previous reports.

I found a quick search on YouTube is the best bet. Watch a few times, and then sit in the car and do it. I set mine to 7 flashes.

Try these, www.northamptonwelding.co.uk Local to me and heard good reports

Although the owner of an RC300h, I was surprised to find a full tool kit including a jack! Especially as there is no where to fit a spare wheel. I suppose it's to raise the car to remove a punctured wheel and get it repaired.

Try www.synetiq.co.uk

Corolla hybrid, top range model. Would definitely not go for an SUV thing.

Try another Lexus dealership. Lexus Milton Keynes (where I purchased the car from)quoted £395 for my RC300h! Website showed the price of £125 and that's what Lexus Coventry charged me, including coffee and a quick valet. Bought my previous Lexus from Coventry and have been very pleased with servicing, so won't go anywhere else.

I think Lexus are making a grave mistake here. After driving Toyota's for nearly 10 years, I purchased my first Lexus, an ISF, just over 2 years ago when I retired. Wanted to have a final fling with a V8. After a year or so of very happy ownership, I changed it for a RC300h, and enjoying that also. Eventually I will have to purchase our last and final car, and would like a luxury premium brand, smaller car. I was hoping that would be a new version CT when it was 2 years old. Alas, that doesn't seem like that's going to happen. My wife and I can't see the love for an SUV thing. So where will that leave us and many others? Looks like the top versions of an Auris or Yaris. At least then, if I buy a 2 year old one, I won't have to pay for a warranty for 3 years! But, I want a small Lexus!!

If just touching up with a brush, I've sprayed a silver aerosol into the cap and progressively added some black to get to correct shade. Nothing to lose, if you want to experiment.

I also use this stuff, particularly on the rubbers on my RC, as the frameless windows retract when opening the doors. Also use it on all the other rubbers, boot and bonnet, in case they freeze in the winter. Apply every 3 months to keep them supple.