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Hi thanks Normski the lights do not now dance and level up , they did before but I can see it now I have checked it in the dark ! ,this must be the problem and I will look into it and report back Photo would be great if you can Great site this. Regards Dave

Hi not used the car for a while ,so I disconnected the battery to charge and ensure no cold weather problems ,all OK Now it is reconnected and reset the ecu Ihave an error message with red triangle CHECK HEADLIGHTS .Local electrical guy has done a check and says no code ,we have checked bulbs all OK and main and dipped beam all work as usual any ideas as to a solution ? the light is annoying but I am also concerned about the MOT which is due in a couple of weeks. Will this light mean a fail or advisory even though the lights are working OK

Hi glad you are pleased with your new purchase I think the car stands up well if regularly maintained.I have had mine 11 years and I don't know what I would replace it with .The cars come with a book to stamp if you have some Lexus invoices they may be able to supply history or part history off their computer especially if you are considering spark plug change which is expensive but should have been done around 60000 miles so you may not need it.With regard to petrol consumption I achieve 32 in summer 27 in winter ,much better on long motorway runs ( 40 on French touring holiday .) The engine noise may be engine oil related I would replace the oil and filter ,I use shell fully synthetic never any problem .There is a lot of excellent information on here especially if you do your own maintaining with advice on rear callipers which are a common problem .If you change the filter do not attempt to remove the housing without the correct tool Enjoy the car and any problems just ask Dave

Hi I am of a certain age also but a fan of only fools and horses Its a generation thing . In this episode Trigger boasts about his broom ,has a photo and pronounces it is 20 years old and only had 17 heads and 14 handles ,as part of the comedy he called Del Boy Dave so the conversation continued 20 years is along time Dave well its 2 decades I wouldn't go that far RIP Roger

Just a heads up if you are worried about your battery performance now winter is here .My varta 068 has tested out at 70% after 5 1/2 years so I thought it would be prudent to check prices . Car Parts 4 less has a 25% off cyber week offer at present on most but not all batteries . I have purchased a Bosch replacement at £73.50 which at present is the best price I can find and a good reduction. Hope this helps Dave

Hi goodyears should not give problems ,I am a fan of these myself ; my next move would be a 2 nd opinion on wheel alignment and balance .I have had problems in the past with tyre places not capable of doing a proper job .Look on the Align my Car website to find a specialist close to you ,they usually have Hunter equipment and also know how to use it !! good luck Dave

Hi I have been impressed with Good year asymmetric 5 on the IS 250 and I propose to replace with the same ;I have found the company Black circles prices very competitive ;with regard to alignment ,I use the web site Align my car which will give you specialists in your area. A question for Bob if I may ,my TPMS senders are still original from 2011 so I will look to replacing while the tyres are off but I am led to believe that the Lexus units need to be reset by Lexus ,did you find this or was there a cheaper alternative ? if so what cost was added to the bill ? Regards Dave

HI well done , in my opinion the car should be returned in the same condition after this work as it was when you gave it to lexus ,I hope an acceptable result is reached especially as these dealers are supposed to be top class .In all fairness my recall was carried out by Lexus Bolton and was a first class job and has not presented any problems relating to this work .I had to listen to the usual disbelief that I was capable of DIY maintenance of the car without any main dealer assistance since the 3 year warranty expired .They carried out numerous free checks video inspections etc but could find no problems ,a good result for me including coffee and biscuits FOC Good luck Dave

Hi Dan I have recently fitted new discs and pads to mine ;that does not seem much different to the ones I fitted ,they leave about 9 m/m clear unswept as did the ones I replaced ,what year is the Lexus ,that looks like the later model with vented discs ,same as mine ,I think they are OK but its worth asking the question of the garage for your peace of mind Dave

HI your sat nav system appears to be the same as mine; it is all contained in the hard drive unit ,this means a dealer will have to update it using a computer or memory stick .I tried to have this done a few years ago but the Lexus technician could not get it to work .They have recently informed me that updates are no longer available ,the price originally was £175 so you can do what I have done and put this money towards a new tom tom with the ability for free updates which can now be carried out over the wi fi Regards Dave

Hi I am also a fan of Goodyear Asymmetric ,just replaced worn goodyears with a new set Quieter than most and do not lose grip towards end of life like Dunlops I have had Dave

Interesting comparisons ,my two pennyworth I have run an IS250C and a MX5 for years chalk and cheese ! MX5 is brilliant and is a sports car I have had 4 IS250 is a cruiser in the sunshine with our advancing years my wife wanting more comfort also saw Last Tango in Halifax ,and said we should have one of those.We could not find the Messa red so bought a metallic blue one We have had it almost. 8 years it is well built and reliable ,I carry out all the work and it wants for nothing .The rear seats are small not a true 4 seater .Have a test drive and see what you think compared to the SC 430 which does not float my boat.I now have to make a big decision ;I don't need 2 cars so I must think about selling 1 which one the MX5 or the Lexus ?

Hi I am in agreement with Rowley ,this time of the year is the most expensive to purchase the convertible and this car is well below current dealer level ,there must be a reason ;its shabby and higher mileage as these cars are often 2 nd cars ;I would say keep looking unless you fancy spending quite a lot extra to Bring it up to scratch Dave

Hi I don't wish to be too controversial on this matter ,most people have their own views and feel lights do help .I have spent over 50 years driving cars and riding motor cycles including training motor cyclists ,the only factual figures I have seen was when trials were made in the states on motor cycles some years ago ,when in a few states the accident rate went up reason ? the riders were lulled into a false sense of security assuming their lights would be seen. Have your lights on if you wish but to stay safe remember you can be lit up like a Xmas tree but if the other driver is not looking YOU WILL NOT BE SEEN Stay safe Dave

Hi if you check on E bay ,seat covers for the 250c seem to be available from Richmond Auto upholstery Texas E bay item number 325203654895 is one. It might be worth contacting them ref UK drivers side as their drivers side option will be LHD £205 plus postage Regards Dave