strongly recommend this independent specialist

harrylime · June 28, 2016

I have just had my LS 400 serviced by an indy called Lex-Tec, based near junction 31 of the M1, I also had the spark plugs changed ( I supplied these) and on inspection, the brake pads were well worn so I had those changed all round at the same time. Dave is a very nice chap and very, very knowledgeable, with 20 years Lexus experience. He is also happy to work on hybrids. My car is now running sweeter and smoother and has lost the hesitation it had on setting off. He also seems to be pretty reasonable, cost wise. He can be found on Facebook , but his contact number is 07956233463. I have absolutely no connection with Dave or Lex-Tec, but it was refreshing to have the Lexus worked on by someone who clearly cares and really knows what he is doing, without needing a mortgage broker. I was offered a coffee and sat in a waiting area with my laptop, as wifi was available. The only difference between this and a main dealer was the little biscati in wrappers provided by main dealers, which makes them very expensive biscuts. even more so than tho ones flogged by Prince Charles. In my view, having a good indy I can trust is priceless, and may even make the difference between my keeping the car and moving on to something else.

bobmc · June 28, 2016

maybe we should have a sticky - recommended indy garages

harrylime · June 28, 2016

we should, they make a big difference to the ownership experience. I would like to share my post across all other models, is this possible?

mikeyv · June 28, 2016

Having just experienced an attempted rip off by a main dealer (not Lexus/Toyota), I couldn't agree more.....a good, trustworthy indy, deserves support.

Bluesman · June 28, 2016

I dont see how that one can be done as the powers to be would look at it as commercial advertising. Mike.

harrylime · June 28, 2016

It's only commercial advertising if it is placed by the company concerned, like the tyre company that sneaked in an advert posing as a customer providing a recommendation . Genuine recommendations should be encouraged, it helps good indys, and it helps us owners by spreading the word and, hopefully, ensuring the indy is still there when we need them next

Malc · June 28, 2016

....... my indy is in Thanet in Kent ..... . if anyone would like his details for servicing, repairs etc you may contact me directly ok

also his nephew has a bodyshop and is good too, also in Thanet

Malc

royoftherovers · June 28, 2016

1 hour ago, bobmc said:

maybe we should have a sticky - recommended indy garages

It could be entitled "Independent Lexus Specialists across the UK" AND CONTAIN THE EXPERIENCES of Individual Members.

It will soon become apparent which Specialists are the ones to be supported and which are the ones to avoid. A truthful description of the service one receives cannot be libelous.

In fact, if Members are requested to report only those experiences which represent good service/value, then the question of libel does not arise.

MB Club UK has one such section.

Regards

John

bobmc · June 28, 2016

It might be more acceptable if posting a recommendation/review is restricted to established (say >50 posts) or gold members?

steve2006 · June 28, 2016

Sounds good to me, we already recommend good garages so can't see why we couldn't put them all together.

Nice one Hugh, I'm at junction 28 so close enough to drive there as my age increases and the prospect of DIY diminishes.

bobmc · June 28, 2016

Posh looking website

http://www.lex-tekautos.com/

harrylime · June 28, 2016

Don't let that put you off. It's a spotlessly clean, well equipped workshop with a decent waiting area, wifi, a warm welcome and a nice cup of coffee. You don't pay through the nose for acres of glossy white tiles and glass, but the expertise and attention to detail are equal if not better

ISJason · June 29, 2016

Hi. Is there a independent anyone can recommend in the West Midlands area?

Thanks

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skyway · June 29, 2016

Nice to hear about a good indy... I have a few things that need doing that i really don't wanna do so... its a day out at least.

I would love a list of good indys

N Hill · November 17, 2020

Anyone know a good independent near Edinburgh. Hardly any dealers here so i fear what they think they can charge !!

Juliana · January 4, 2021

Hi all, just wondering if there was any recommendations for the Lancashire area? I've got an RX400H and I'm near to to Barrowford but my in laws are in Bolton so could be over that way as well. Thank you :)