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Thanks for the reply Steven. The car in question has 80,000+ miles on the clock, but I somewhat lost trust to that dealership, claiming to have all their cars inspected and prepared to the highest standard and then suddenly an oil leak and problems with AC and seized calipers turn up... I found another interesting one, this time from a private seller, and he's willing to take the car for a HHC before we strike the deal, it's a 2007 SE-L with 70,000+ miles and 11 Lexus stamps, a little overpriced for the age and being a private seller, but I will probably go see it.

Thank you for your response. Unfortunately, I've been looking for a good one for months now, and slowly it becomes more and more urgent. Silly me, I have no idea why I didn't mention what exactly I am looking for. It's GS 450h, preferably 2010-2011 (can't afford the next gen at this moment). Thank you, I will definitely ask for the report!

I hope this is the right subforum for this topic! The car I wish to buy comes from an independent dealership and has been taken to Lexus for a hybrid health check yesterday. Unfortunately it failed the check, plus a several other issues were diagnosed (a minor oil leak at the rear of the engine, some issues (dampness and a possible leak) with the AC condenser, and some minor stuff like worn wipers and break pads, seizing rear calipers and missing wheel lock). The dealership told me that the HHC has been failed because the car sat unused for a few months during the COVID-19 pandemic peak and the car will pass the HHC without problems once the car is driven for a few hundred miles to recharge the battery. They asked me whether I'd like to get my deposit back, or purchase at a lower price, or if they should sort out the issues found in their garage, I chose the last option for the time being. Seems honest and genuine approach to a customer, it is a reputable dealership. After consulting with my dad, who has decent level of mechanical expertise, I am not that concerned about the oil and AC problems if they want to fix them, but I am a little worried about the hybrid battery, is it true what the trader claims? If they are happy to fix everything and re-do the hybrid health check, should I still be interested in purchasing the car? Thank you for any information provided!

I thought so, just needed someone to confirm. I am relieved now, thank you so much for your answer, John!

Hello, I am sorry for shoving into this topic, I am interested in buying a GS 450h as well, I found my ideal one, year 2010, but I also just found out that someone skipped the Hybrid Health Check last year. Does it mean that the extended 15 years warranty is gone now, or is it renewed if I do a HHC now?