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Try the NFU - - - - (although I know that they don't cover all geographic locations) It worked for me

Hi Roland, If the Mercedes Auto-hold is what I believe it is - - my car (Series III like yours) has what Lexus refer to as a 'Hill-start' system... and works the same way as the Mercedes Check in your Owners Manual; (circa page 344)

Ooops! My mistake - - Apologies Paula (I'm such a numpty!)

Vishi, I today received a quote from NFU, (I found the Customer Services lad extremely pleasant). They were within £5 the same price as renewal with my current Insurer (Liverpool Victoria), and only 15% dearer than the very cheapest quotation I'd received of the 48 quotes through Compare the Market.

Hi Andy, I recently had my car's wheels powder-coated at The Wheel Specialist, (15% discount for being a Lexus Owners Club 'gold' member) They were extremely efficient, (in at 16:00 hrs day 1, collected at 15:00hrs next day). My wheels had never been kerbed, or damaged, but at 9yrs of age, the inboard paint was peeling off) The Wheel Specialist made a great job of the coating, a beautifully smooth finish, refitted tyres on the original locations, & rebalanced the wheels. Cost, after discount, about £380. I'm very pleased with the result

Vishi, As there are SO MANY variables with insurance.... and, to be fair, no other LOC member will have exactly the same details as you, - why not just ring up NFU ? They are likely to be at the expensive end of the premiums though......

I am about to seek quotations, and will certainly call the NFU for a price. Am currently with LV, but Which? rates both LV and NFU Mutual as the best in a comprehensive survey earlier this year.

Paula, I don't know Chatham at all, or any mechanics. Are you aware that there IS a Lexus dealership in Chatham, or are you specifically looking for an independent?

Try LexusPartsDirect https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product-category/steering-suspension/?make=316&model=337

Vladimir - You're right inasmuch as the LRA (AA) cover is 'breakdown' - not 'collision', cover. Any collision cover would be under your vehicle insurance policy.

Ah! What a b*gger! And how irritating is that! There is a moral to this story, of course..... When one washes one's dirty laundry in the public eye..... Everybody knows when it's all clean ! 😉 (Glad it's all sorted though)

You can always check by plugging your phone into that socket to charge it, and then turn the ignition off....

Barbie's wannabe boyfriend, Wayne?

Our car still has the original sat nav, sans updates, and I shall not be updating it. I simply research my journey beforehand (on the pc), and will use notes, google-maps or Waze to help n=me if necessary.

If the voice commands in my car are silent, I realise I've left my partner at home (😉)

Aaarghhh! Condolences, Peter. What a b*mmer! So inconvenient, of course. but it is only metal & plastic (Lexus - ONLY!!!???) and console yourself that you are neither the driver nor any of the others in hospital. But at least you've a CAD and the Zipcar insurance/Woodford are up to speed.

Mr Vlad At least you realise the cause of your prang - - there's a lesson for all of us there... I'm pleased that you are relatively unscathed, but sorry to learn that you totalled your car.

(Shhh - - - Don't tell Herbie! 😉 )

Insurance companies insure risk... (But they don't take any risks!)

I think you'll find that's probably very reasonable, Kissu

After 4 years of year-round driving, Only 6,000 miles each year, cold starts from the bottom of a hill, and 90% town/suburban driving, using mostly E10, fairly light on the pedal, average is 33.7mph

When I bought our 2014 RX450 F-Sport (springs - not air suspension) I expected an harsher ride. It too had Dunlops 19", (only a year old). Replaced the Dunlops with Michelin Cross Climate - - - much better ride. Quieter. more forgiving and definitely more comfortable. Other LOC members also have good things to say about Continental tyres.

Which reminds me of the story I once heard, asked of a Professor of Relationships. This simple test enables anyone to determine the real value of relationships. On subsequent days, lock your partner into the boot for 30 minutes, and the following day lock your dog into the boot for thirty minutes. On which day did you receive the most heartfelt welcome when you re-opened the boot. (Advice to children - please do NOT try this at home)

In truth, Malc, there never (ever) has been any loyalty, and insurance companies simply sell a product. If the customer likes/needs that product, at the price quoted, then it's a sale. Basically, it's back to supply and demand, of course. Now, there are loads of variables (risk factors), which include driver gender, age, location, accident record, driving record, police record, occupation, required mileage, and a few I won't know about. But there's one that's rarely talked about - and that's the insurer's own 'spread of policies' budgets. Most insurers will have a portfolio of 'types of risk' - and may well aim for a balance of age/gender/location (etc) policies. Once they've filled their chosen number of a given type, they'll often load an higher premium ... (Just like a builder that quotes for a job, but doesn't really want it - he'll quote a higher price - (and be happy to do it with extra profit). And, of course, since the introduction of online policies, including a fair old number of cowboy players, it's muddied the water even more.

Indubitably!