royzels

royzels · October 11, 2018

Hello to you all.....I have just gone out in my Lexus LS400 1995 and found that my front drivers side suspension spring has broken in half..No doubt ,I am advised to replace both front springs...Can anyone advise me which are the best, or worst springs,and which to avoid, and what could I expect to pay (Cost) to have them replaced ...Any help would be appreciated..... Thank you. Roy.

cruisermark · October 11, 2018

Have a read here:

https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/115172-broken-coil-spring/

Malc · October 11, 2018

so so sorry to hear your bad news here BUT would think that just the single one needs replacing ............ the others will probably last for ever hopefully

Malc

runsgrateasanut · October 11, 2018

If I had a broken front Spring I might be tempted to buy these which are shipped to UK at an extra $120 and possibly import tax to add.

https://www.buyautoparts.com/buynow/1995/Lexus/LS400/Shock_and_Strut_Set/75-85186_D2?xref=2759833

Struts may not be leaking but after 23 years............There will come a time.

royzels · October 11, 2018

Yes, thanks very much for the advise.....Can anyone tell me how much is charged for import tax and other charges...The goods will cost approx 122 dollars...An approx estimate will do..... Thank you all.... Roy.

royzels · October 11, 2018

Also, they say that shipping is free..................................................................

runsgrateasanut · October 12, 2018

The cost is only free in the States, if you click on the "buy" link you can see Shipping and select UK and the price is $120. I think import duty is about 8% on the product but may be on the whole cost?

OldTrout · October 12, 2018

Then VAT 😥

John

royzels · October 12, 2018

Thanks for that info..........................................

runsgrateasanut · October 12, 2018

17 minutes ago, OldTrout said:

Then VAT 😥

John

Looked at a purchase from them and Import duty is the VAT rate. so not 8% but 20% No VAT additional to import VAT. One charge.

I bought am Altermator from them - cost £156.95 UPS charges £33.05 Import VAT and £11.25 brokerage charges. The £156.95 included the Shipping cost.

£201.25 total

October 12, 2018

Duty depends on the type of goods and value

https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

royzels · October 12, 2018

car parts.....................

Malc · October 12, 2018

but the combined PAIR of springs and shocks for the front axle ( and back axle too ) combined costs seem very advantageous whatever the final delivered costs

I remember a single spring on mine just before I bought the lady in 2011 was just over £100 to AC Lex ( prior owner )

and it seems as if simplicity of fitting exists too with the combined sets.

Seems maybe the way to go ................

Malc.

October 12, 2018

1 hour ago, royzels said:

car parts.....................

https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

I think it might be 4.5%

That's on top of the 20% VAT

And a handling charge is sometime applied too.

I usually allow for 30% on imports as a rule of thumb to price compare.

cornershop · October 12, 2018

Just buy Lexus springs - someone on here recently was quoted 85+ vat each from Lexus. Shocks appear to last longer so may not need changing.

I went aftermarket on mine as the previous owner supplied them with the car - circa £50 each and work fine. Similar levels of comfort to standard.

steve2006 · October 12, 2018

Try calling Lexus Birmingham, they tend to list on eBay at discounted prices. If they happen to have some new old stock springs on the shelf you may get a good deal.