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Probably not a head gasket issue,however I would top up the coolant as soon as possible and keep an eye on it, white smoke is probably just condensation which you will get more of this time of year. When was the car last serviced?

If you look at the chart below you'll see that 11.4V is quite a big problem:

Also love the Gold pads on the car right now as the dust is literally 0 If I know the brand, they are the ones I go for.

They do drive quite similar but the IS did feel a bit quicker to me also the IS was more compact, agile and had a sportier drive overall e.g i could throw it around a bend and it was very predictable and confidence inspiring also on roundabouts it was quick and this is in normal mode. In sports mode it was even quicker. I have a GS premier with adaptive suspension and in normal mode it rides soft you dont feel like throwing it around bends also im a bit more cautious at roundabouts as it feels big and a bit slower than the IS. In sports mode though it does feel very similar to the IS with regards to handling. The main issue i had with the IS was that i found it to be a bit low on cabin space which is a bit of an issue if you ferry around your family. The GS is a bit more spacious not as good as a german equivalent but acceptable to me. Where the GS wins for me is it feels like a luxury car the overall interior experience is far more luxurious than the IS. And the best part is it is still the same reliable drive train that i grew familiar with when owning the IS. Ofcourse all of the above is just my opinion and experience. I recommend test driving both before deciding which one is for you. Either way it should provide many years of trouble free motoring with only regular maintenance.

The word best describes the noise. It's not the actual wiper arm or the rubber blade as it's coming from the spindle that holds the wiper arm base to the rear screen. Never heard anything like it before. It's recently started, very occasionally desists, and 'screeches' in both directions. I've not yet removed the nut that secures the arm having only applied WD40 externally (which has made no difference), so nut removal will be the next option. I just wondered if anyone else had experienced such a noise.

I changed my NX450h+ in March and got the RX450h+. I rate both very highly but the RX is absolutely superb, extremely comfortable and surprisingly economical with c55mpg achieved recently in HV mode. In pure EV mode 50 miles was the norm over the summer months.

Hi all, I’m worried that my head gasket might be on its way out. My Lexus CT200 is a 2011 plate on 86k which I only purchased in June on 82K. I’ve noticed this past couple of weeks I’ve been experiencing frequent rough idles in traffic and when driving at low speeds. Additionally, I have seen white smoke come out when this has occurred. My coolant seems to be on the low side too which is starting to make feel this is a HGS issue. Is it worth paying someone to clean my EGR and intake manifold and see how it goes? 86k is slightly on the lower side for HGS so I’m a bit upset that its likely given way in 5 months of ownership. Lastly, has anyone had theirs replaced in around London, and how much was the cost?

I am aware thankyou Malcolm, I have done several before.

I have just had the near side dipped beam bulb replaced on my 2007 Lexus 400h but it won’t light up. So I have been advised it’s the ballast controller which I understand is attached to the back of the headlight cluster itself. 2 Questions. 1) Does the ballast controller affect only the dipped beam? 2) I if I need to remove the headlight cluster, can you give me a step by step guide to do so, please, or direct me to a post or video? thank you in advance Gordon

All 18" wheel models are run flats not just the F sport ones. Only the 17" have a repair kit.

When I got my new ultra light alloy wheels on my LS430 I hand Dunlop all season tyres fitted. Now I'm on day 4 of snow and ice. Tyres perform brilliantly. Tonight I took my usual route home from visiting my friend who is not very well. Took their dogs out for a walk. Never took into account a 1 in 5 hill with a 90 degree right hand turn. Got up the hill slowly with traction control engaged. Never switched on snow mode as LS430 would drive normally. What surprised me was one I could get up hill. Two there was no wagging from the back. If I had tried this in my 2nd car (Mondeo) fitted with winter tyres I would probably never of made it. Going down hill touching brakes never got ABS kicking in. Just a good reduction in speed. My LS430 is always giving pleasant surprises. Makes me wonder how much testing Lexus did on LS430 before signing off for production. Try doing this trip in a BMW or Mercedes I bet they would fail.

I've just taken this photo, so excuse the poor quality but it shows how I have it and the weight of the lock is on the top of the centre bar and leaves no marks or dents. I've been using it for 3 months and so far so good 👍

The Diagnostic port is that the same as for reading fault codes? under the Dashboard, but don't those have a kind of a scart connector? The A A Charger on Amazon has Croc clios6

First snow up here since I got my 2020 car back in May. Went out to see how it went and it went not too good - nothing untoward but wasn’t driving as I’d hoped to the road conditions . It’s the tires I think which are currently Yokohama Blueearth e51 225/60 r18. I was to.d they were all season but they’re definitely not! Can anyone recommend reasonably priced winter/snow tires as I need them as a priority as I live in remote north east Scotland. Thank you

Fair enough😊

Thanks Colin, much appreciated.

Yes F Sport is slightly harder ride than other trims as different sports suspension and wider / lower profile tyres (though in UK top of the range Premier also had wider wheels / lower profile tyres but AFAIK normal suspension). Some prefer the cosmetic differences of the F Sport (different grille and the sliding instrument cluster and seats) but other than the suspension and wider wheels there are no other performance benefits.

update - aftermarket rear shocks fitted, small service done and they moved the heated seat controller from the passenger to the driver's seat because the latter had given up the ghost. Mike

I think I might go with the Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 or Yokohama BlueEarth-XT AE61. Now which one would you choose? Which would last longer?

Instead of replacing the entire seat have you considered just reupholstering them. Im sure you will be able to find some shop locally. If sourcing replacement seats i would definitely recommend buying like for like you should be able to find the same on ebay or at a breaker. Pretty sure the fsport seats are different design wise at least. With regards to re-colouring most recolouring balm / creams may not work as well or might take loads of applications to get the desired result because they are meant for absorbent leather and even if your leather is real and absorbent my understanding is that most leather seats are factory coated with a layer of flexible lacquer to seal the colour in which make the seats less absorbent also. Rather you could consider leather paint to refurb your seats. Something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-Repair-Colourant-Suitable-Handbag/dp/B09HXDMVS9/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=12DL469760DMO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CtuXNRBpXtLxf_oZJVNQb3m9BafwBlBxoc8EXKn9PirvCuFW9Q0lJpf_FzifqQMliiUWtwVuIWntWvI4HVeN6iecog57o7kmRN6vY9QGk0TBbgscojt1OYba0Pa0xDH-vHF5SGhjN0GeSSobIlSmdel5T_A_rkr3voW_Q7EOn4aEU8YJoGP4-Ofx44CEXR-QpT__4SOF5ivzCPdlgciM2w.AZL6SknVy4Q_Pm5RX0cpWNpHIpB12xISl1hq8Uuzemk&dib_tag=se&keywords=leather%2Bpaint&qid=1732118524&sprefix=leather%2Bpaint%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1&th=1 You can DIY this with a sponge but you need to prep the surface really well by cleaning it thoroughly and even using specific solvents to remove the lacquer coating.

I have the tyres now removed from the vehicle and ready to collect. Anyone who is interested, please ping me. @Andy B was not able to get these due to lack of space in his garage. So, these are available now.

I was with Darwin with my previous car, but they would not insure myself or my wife for the new NX - no reason given.

Hi all, Due to a change in circumstances I'm selling my silver 2009 IS250 with 83k miles on the clock. This is an SE-L so comes with all the optional extras plus the 18inch sport wheels. All tyres are new Goodyears fitted within the last 2-3 months. Has just had a full service, and everything runs and works as it should. Bodywork is in great condition barring one ding on the rear bumper. Reduced price on here is £4500 and car is located in Sussex. Will put some pictures up asap. Cheers

Thanks Gray, does sound tempting I have to say

Is this delivery delay due to restricting supply of ICE engine vehicles to meet the EV only sales targets to avoid a penalty?