Ls430 Servicing - Main Dealer Or Independent

[n4chv]

I've owned my LS430 for a few months now and the car is now due for a service

The car is low mileage having only covered 42k miles in 10 years prior to my ownership and the last few service stamps are by an independent dealer.

I used to get my LS400 serviced by a Lexus dealer and they gave me a healthy 20% discount off their parts and labour rates as a way to keep my business.

I have booked to go in and see them in the New Year to discuss one of their service plans although I have already indicated to them that I have previously dismissed these on the basis of how expensive their quotes have been.

I'm in 2 minds about whether to try and negotiate a deal with my dealer again or to just use my local independent garage who is very good it must be said

I would be really interested in getting opinions from other LS owners on their servicing regime on their vehicles

Thanks in advance

[Malc]

At 12 yrs old I think I would be going with your good independent. I've only ever used an indy and my guy seems irreproachable in all he does for me on my cars, including the Lexii that I have had. He's looked after my cars for some 7 yrs now and been an absolute rock :outforcount: .......... and cost me very little money too.

Malc

[n4chv]

Thanks Malcolm - I have to say my local dealer is very good and the team of mechanics very capable for sure and along with excellent service, their labour rates far more reasonable compared to a Lexus dealership (£50 v £85 per hour plus the VAT)

I am planning to keep the car for 2 or 3 years minimum (the mileage is still going to be low for a 15 year old vehicle) so for resale purposes, the car doesn't need to have a full set of Lexus stamps

[cruisermark]

i use the local independant - i buy the parts for him and he stamps the book

have a look here for toyota servicing prices - they said the would charge the landcruiser prices for an ls430 (V8)

[ls400lpg]

Beacause you are proud of your pay a few £££ more and take it to dealers. You will have apiece of mind and be even more proud

[Chris Skelton]

There's a Lexus trained mechanic in Swindon........

I wonder if anyone knows a good source in Bristol?

(He thinks, spotting a Ser 2 on my travels shopping today)