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  1. Spock66
    Surely the garage doing the restoration could drive it on trade plates to the MOT centre.
  2. Spock66
    If they find something wrong you may end up paying top dollar for Lexus parts and labour charges, an independent will give you more options around parts etc.
  3. Spock66
    What I don't get is this scenario.... A motorway service station that has rip off fuel prices is normally pretty busy, so let's say the average time to refuel is about 5-10mins from the time you stop to the time you drive off. Even with the fastest chargers the average stopping time is going to be much longer, plus most electric cars have a shorter range than an ICE (typically 200 miles vs 400 miles) so surely there will need to be acres of charging space, not to mention the electrical engineering required to deliver all that power...
  4. Spock66
    Normally you would want to replace the filter as well which would require taking the sump off (or whatever it's called on a gearbox).
  5. Spock66
    Have you had an MOT if so was this a fail or advisory? - if neither I would ignore. Also MOT advisories seem quite random, I have had wheel bearings with slight play advised so was expecting to replace them the following year, but somehow they miraculously fixed themselves.
  6. Spock66
    Would be interested in how you would compare the F Sport to the RC?
  7. Spock66
    I don't believe so, although there is an extended warranty option for vehicles which are > 10-years / 100,000 miles.
  8. Spock66
    Well that's very subjective but certainly steering and suspension are engineered to be more of a drivers car, but there is no F Sport RXL.
  9. Spock66
    Certainly not best practice, not sure on a hybrid but certainly on a conventional automatic would be putting stress on the locking pawl.
  10. Spock66
    There will also be differences between RX models, so not just a question of facelift vs original - at lease 6 different variants: Base models have conventional suspension F Sport has sports steering and sports Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) also optional active stabilisers Premier / Takumi have AVS I would expect RXL to have a different suspension set-up due to larger size and weight available with AVS (Premier / Takumi) or without AVS
  11. Spock66
    I used to have a Chrysler 300C and a faulty TPMS sensor (usually flat battery) was know to cause all kinds of weird fault codes.
  12. Spock66
    Mine still has factory originals which are Dunlop SP SportMaxx.
  13. Spock66
    Yes seems limited choice in this size, I too would like to see Michelin Cross Climates available.
  14. Spock66
    I think missing out on Lexus Relax would be a false economy, but it's your car and your choice as to how you spend your money.
  15. Spock66
    You can check the factory build spec from here https://www.lexus-tech.eu/default.aspx Under Repair, Vehicle Specifications and enter the VIN, you will need to set up an account first.
  16. Spock66
    I suggest you check some of the price comparison websites, that will give you a much better idea than what someone else pays. But I think in general prices are on the increase, possibly due to the new rule around new customers not getting a better deal.
  17. Spock66
    Yes, I was meaning total mileage limit.
  18. Spock66
    If you get an annual hybrid health check (which is included in a regular Lexus service) the hybrid battery has a 1-year warranty up to 15-years, I don't believe there is a specific mileage limit.
  19. Spock66
    How long do you plan to keep the car? If you just delay changing the plugs a year or so you are not really saving any money, only deferring the cost. On previous cars I have found that a new set of plugs certainly helps with fuel economy.
  20. Spock66
    Resistance is futile...
  21. Spock66
    Clearly a basic service is very high margin product be that at a main dealer or independent. Sounds like you have been more lucky than me...
  22. Spock66
    With a Lexus dealer you are paying for peace of mind that the job will be done properly and you have some recourse if that is not the case. My experience of several independents (on a non Lexus vehicle) is not great, often coming back with new faults, oily interior and unbelievable excuses.
  23. Spock66
    The RX brochure I have states Japan p.24 and I believe the VIN starting with J also indicates made in Japan. Although I am sure they make perfectly fine cars in Canada too. 427856_Lexus_RX_eBrochure_tcm-3157-2085867.pdf
  24. Spock66
    That's the Canadian plant that supplies North America, the current UK RX is made in Japan.
  25. Spock66
    Probably the oil seal on the gearbox.
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