NemesisUK

Definitely nothing in the boot? Under the floor? Loos heat shielding around the exhaust or the exhaust itself, knocking against the underfloor?

Pretty much all (<95%) automotive leather is PU coated and sealed. All these proprietary preparations do nothing to feed or nourish these leathers and can if over applied leave a sticky film that attracts grit, accelerating damage. Of utmost importance is to keep seats free from dried on dirt and grit, which if left in creases, will grind away at the coating causing cracks and the damage is done. I routinely (weekly) wipe down my seats and seat backs with a damp microfibre after carefully vacuuming with a soft brush attachment. I do use the executive leather care kit supplied by Lexus, perhaps 2-3 times a year. This deep cleans the surface and reapplies the protectant applied at the factory. I did have a naked nappa leather retrim in my Mercedes, looked incredible, was beautifully soft and comfortable leather (actually not that dissimilar in feel to the leather in my RC!) but my word, was it hard work to keep clean. Being naked it needed careful cleaning and nourishing at least once a fortnight. Dye transfer was always a problem. My local dealership had very strict instructions on keeping the seats covered during service. All the techs knew not to touch the leather with greasy hands! Never again...

Biltong

Serengeti

Pictures would be interesting. Wearing in just 6 months? Surely just light creasing?

Chad

So, bought with the wear already visible? Bought from Lexus?

I've known colleagues who have run winter spec tyres all year round with no significant increase in wear. As long as one doesn't drive at 9/10ths all the time handling would be perfectly acceptable. My experience supports this, having used winter tyres on my Mercs in the past and have been 'caught out' by unseasonably warm temperatures. The tyres felt a little 'wobbly' but nothing concerning.

I doubt it but a call to Lexus would confirm either way. You may get a goodwill contribution if replacement is the only option but I imagine (without seeing it) a competent auto upholsterer could refresh that side.

Compliant

Soften

Consolidate

Tunnel

It will have a specification that should be met by the new one if one wishes to avoid possible problems. Those specifications may well be listed in the owner's handbook and if you wish you can source a replacement with those specifications from any manufacturer or brand. Personally I'd let Lexus change it, in all probability if purchased from them they would fit it free of charge. It and the fitting would also be warrantied and any resetting of windows etc would be covered by them

Have you approached Lexus for a price on replacing the battery? You may be pleasantly surprised and you know it will be the correct specification.

Kendall

Patrick

Astra

Neither can perfume or aftershave, especially from seat belts and steering wheels

Smash

Sausage

Gap

Yellow

Nicely put Renato. The NX loaner I had recently came with pedestrian warning which as far as I could ascertain, can not be switched off. I always use EV mode on leaving and returning home and on this NX this warning was disturbingly loud, especially when reversing. If I were to move on to the new NX450+ I would have to find a way to stop this noise.

Camorra