My thoughts on the 3 year Lexus Service Plan

[eric skerritt]

Had my car in at Lexus Liverpool yesterday, who have been great,for its' MOT (no advisories) and a new injector (under warranty) and had the use of the new NX350h for the day. I liked it very much but will stick with the RX for now as we need the extra rear room for ferrying loads of grandkids around. 

However, to the point. There have been a number of posts over the years asking what make of tyres are best. Well this NX was shod with YokohamasI, noticed the new RX on 21" wheels shod with Michelin and my own originally with Bridgestones and know of others shod with Dunlops from new.

I guess the point here is if the manufacturer (may be down the the best deal they get at the time) uses  these makes then it's down to individual preference (and price) when it's time to renew.

Having Yokohama on my wife's CX5 I think that's the way I'll go next time around and being £30 a corner cheaper helps.

You can tell I've nothing better to do other than off now to paint the shed.

[eric skerritt]

Now on my 3rd RX (bought 12 months ago) and the first time I have taken out a Lexus service plan. Previously I had taken my MK3 across the Pennines to Lex-Tec autos near Sheffield and have nothing but praise for Dave Wrigley for the work he has done. I would not hesitate to go back there for any work and recommend him to anyone looking for a top class independent. After all he is ex Lexus Sheffield.

Anyway, when I started to look at the costs of 3 like for like services, I calculated that it would cost me around £300 more for the Lexus service plan (price guaranteed) based upon the same intermediate and major services that had been done on my MK3. Now those cost comparisons were based on a number of factors including cost of petrol to get to Sheffield, paying for a seperate hybrid health check, full price MOT and so on and the Relax warranty.

I guess the point here is that if you are considering which to choose, Lexus or independent, then do your sums if you can and see which works best for you.

Now back to the shed painting!

 

[WhiteHart]

I have had a Lexus service plan for 4 years and will move it over to my new car. It's an easy monthly payment and I don't have bother about it. It is convenient so it's worth it to me.

[Spacewagon52]

18 hours ago, WhiteHart said:

I have had a Lexus service plan for 4 years and will move it over to my new car. It's an easy monthly payment and I don't have bother about it. It is convenient so it's worth it to me.

Also keeps the Relax warranty going.

[LenT]

19 hours ago, WhiteHart said:

I have had a Lexus service plan for 4 years and will move it over to my new car. It's an easy monthly payment and I don't have bother about it. It is convenient so it's worth it to me.

I’ve had two Service Plans and am of an age when renewing for a third time gives me something to look forward to.

I’m sure it much depends on your relationship with your local Lexus dealer, but I appreciate the fact that they now take responsibility for remembering and arranging services- even to the extent of collecting the car.  

I pay the lump sum - which offers an additional saving - and of course the Plan itself provides a hedge against price increases.  As I understand it, should I sell the car before the Plan is finished, there is a pro rata refund.  

Finally, it ensures that the car has a complete Dealer Service Record, which also helps to maintain its value.