Vinay

That's correct - 2 intermediate and 1 major service. True- I'd request quotes from other Lexus dealers nearby too for comparison. My car is still new 😜.

Sorry- just figured out I didn't use the quote feature right.

I've just collected the second key from the dealer today. Relieved to know the fob can not be copied to switch on the ignition. Looks like I'd stay downstairs with the car as the installation doesn't seem too complicated a task. Car's parked further down the road due to engineering works being carried out so no CCTV unfortunately. Good idea about the auto cuto off to preserve battery. Shall check with the electrician. I'd be surprised if the annual mileage crosses the 3k mark.. guess we'll know in an year. Mostly for long drives in the summer. I find myself driving in "S" mode to limit to 3rd gear as I found the box too eager to upshift in "D" leading to less engine braking and using the brakes too often. Also higher gears are uncomfortable over speed humps. I'm light on the throttle as it's mostly 20mph near by. Insurance is an arm and quarter of a leg but it was a very similar figure for any Mazda 3 pre 2019, Auris 1.6, or the old petrol Corolla.T I'm paying £100 more than a workmate with 4 years NCB who drives a honda CRV. The quote for a petrol Yaris was barely less than for other cars. Hybrid cars (even Yaris, or is300h, Auris1.8) was triple the quoted figures for Mazda 3/IS250. I think it's the poverty tax of not having a garage to properly secure a catalytic converter. My assumption was map navigation is HDD based as it I couldn't find any reference to DVDs for navigation on the console screen. Good to know the risks involved, and setting expectation that it'll not be the latest anyway. Really don't want to change the console if not needed - so hope Waze/ Google maps works well on longer journeys. Thanks - the dealership cleared all MOT items so not too fussed. Comes with 1 year lexus warranty so will keep an eye out for the common culprits. Might get the brake pins greased later next month to avoid seizing. Perhaps wax the car too if the weather's nice over the weekend. I've been quoted more than £1300 for a 3 year service plan (1 major service) and 3 MOTs. Will check with Toyota too if they can share a reasonable quote instead. Else, to the local independent it goes! Also, thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

Hi everybody, Thanks to the wealth of information on this forum, I finally built up the courage and bought my first car- a MY 2011 IS250 Advance. Still reading through the manuals, and faffing with the key fob, and figuring out how the endless features and automation works on the car. Car has been parked mostly because of a lose bonnet cable now corrected. Was quoted £410 to update navigation and have bought an AC vent phone holder which has served me well. Have put updating the 12 year old maps on hold for now. Have also booked the Nextbase home installation service for hardwiring the dash cams and want to check how do you experienced folk arrange access to the key for the electrician in such scenarios ? Do you hand it to them, or would it be okay to be with the person 100% of the time while retaining access to the key while they install the dash cams? I might watch and learn for next time 😜. I've booked the car with Lexus twice and didn't think much of using their checkin process and leaving the key with them. Also, the manual states removing the mechanical key (after locking glovebox and trunk) before handing electronic fob over to the valet. Will this not leave the key at risk of cloning? The at home installation is stressing me out more than it should.