Bluesman

Hi and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. We recommend you spend a couple of mins looking over the rules of the LOC, we will be asking questions later. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Regards Mike

Hi Paul and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. We recommend you spend a couple of mins looking over the rules of the LOC, we will be asking questions later. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Please remember you can only sell on the LOC if you are a Gold Member. Regards Mike

What car are you currently running up there in Norfolk? Mike.

She scrubs up well. Love that blue colour. Mike.

That one looks a cracker. Mike.

Nope cant find it, but always remember what you ask for and what you get are two entirely different things. Mike.

I am up for it, legs permitting. Mike.

I dont know why the price difference, I am not naive enough to think the full valet was free so you need to build that into the equation. Mike.

The one they took out 6 yrs ago was the original from 1998.

They replaced the one they took out today 6yrs ago and the price then was £65. Inflation.

Park View Motors in Finchampstead Berkshire.

I have had to use them a couple of times and they have always delivered the very best in customer service. Mike.

You need to become a Gold Member. Mike. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/store/product/6-gold-membership/

I have no idea what you mean and frankly find you very boring now. You have absolutely no experience personally of LPG but you seem to think you are the fountain of knowledge that is LPG. You started talking rubbish when you first decided to post on this thread and you are still talking rubbish. If you are so correct where are all the people coming out and agreeing with you. Non existent. Mike.

It could become boring if it wasn't so much fun. Well done here's to another year of happy motoring. Mike.

Battery that was a Lexus fitted battery 6 years ago showed signs during this last winter of not being able to hold a charge so thought having had all the other stuff fitted to her a new battery was on the cards as well. Took her to Lexus Reading who quoted £125 fitted with a full valet and as much tea/coffee as you wanted so I said yes please and thank you. Great job done, well pleased. Mike.

I have asked Profess to quote on one, If they say it cant be done then that's the answer. Mike.

I would do what ever makes you feel comfortable. Mike.

I have always admitted there are far too many cowboy outfits out there that let the industry down but in this country its the same in any trade or industry although we think we are regulated up to the hilt as often or not the rules are easy to get round, no rules there in the first place or just ignore them as well as that there is never anyone around that can enforce the rules/laws or cant be bothered to enforce the rules/laws and so it goes on. I have seen and smelt some terrible LPG installs which are basically mobile bombs but having said that have you ever heard of one going bang (mates down the pub dont count) Mike.

I think we will leave it there. Mike.

No problem you aren't to know. Mike.

As I thought you dont have a clue. I do not sniff LPG and I do not have to fiddle around to connect the pump hose and believe you me if a tank of petrol was to explode on you you wouldn't be posting on any forum anywhere after that. The fumes alone from petrol should they ignite would give you a good idea of what it would be like to be caught with a flame thrower. As there are no fumes escaping when an LPG tank is being filled you never have to worry about being an extra in Apocalypse Now.

You are correct in thinking that you and I are not on the same page. All of what you have put about the effects of LPG vs Petrol is rubbish. The industry is not governed by any government body. I have had installed LPG on various cars and run on LPG for around 17 years now. I have never had a cowboy system fitted and yes I do say all the cars I owned or have owned are safe. At no time have any of the cars I have or had ever had engine wear problems because of running them on LPG. One of my ex cars now approaching 300,000 miles is still going strong. If cars do suffer engine problems then they were there before the LPG was installed. "state of art" 4GR-FSE I dont have a clue what this is meant to mean. How many cars have you had running on LPG?

Garages that install LPG aren't sadly certified by anyone you can set up today and start installing straight away. Do not take any notice of UKLPG they are just a self appointed governing body which they would like you to think they are backed by the government but they are not. They are just a private co that cons people into thinking they are. I agree with you on the rest of Linas rubbish. Mike.

"I do agree... If something comes with LPG from factory, designed for such purpose... I would definitely agree - LPG is greener, better RON (maybe stinks a little bit more than petrol)... Anyways - IS250 doesn't come with LPG from factory (nor does CL65AMG or ML320) - that alone means these car are NOT OK to be run on LPG. Any manufacturer runs millions (literally) of miles to test the engines and sets them up to be used with certain fuel... there is no way some cowboys can have budget or time to re-run all factory tests and to install LPG system without harming engine performance and reliability. LPG tank is by any means fire hazard in the boot... no matter what you say it is nowhere near as safe as factory fitter petrol tank (unless again factory fitted LPG)." The above is complete and utter rubbish, you dont know what you are talking about. Just on tanks along if you were to hit a normal petrol tank with an hammer you will put a dent in it try the same thing on an LPG tank you will break the hammer and your wrist as well. LPG does not hurt engines run a petrol engine next to an LPG engine and the petrol one will fall to bits first. The only thing I agree with you is that DIY installs should be banned. Engineers should be properly trained and have the same system in place which governs the industry for domestic gas as for the rest of it I think you have been listening to the experts down the pub too much. Mike.