NemesisUK

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Breaker

Well, I can't disagree with any of what you post there Herbie. I managed to survive my first year of driving a hybrid without incident but then I have an inquiring mind and quickly discovered many of these 'quirks' I think it quite sad that these days many, perhaps even, most buyers are more concerned with the audio system and whether their phone will connect with it.....

Spume

Phishing

How about something like this? https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=402707

Sorry but I think there is no special requirements for owning/driving a hybrid. The car is designed and configured/programmed to be as efficient as possible when driven 'normally'. As with any make model or type of car, it's design efficiencies can be altered for better or worse by driving styles. Regarding long intervals of non-use, I think Lexus are no different from many other marques. My AMG had to be on a trickle charger if left more than a week. Many models now come with factory fitted charge points. Lexus/Toyota have been selling hybrids for many a year now and clearly there has been no significant feedback complaining of poor 12v battery life

If the 12v battery needs charging weekly, there's something wrong! Either the battery (old?) or there's a parasitic drain.

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Ian

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Hooligan

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Secombe

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Frogmarched

Mission

Worth noting in addition to the above, in colder weather, the engine will cut in to provide heat to the cabin and in warmer weather the hybrid battery will be additionally drained to power the a/c, unless one switches off the climate control.

Power

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Gromit