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This is Lexus doc on battery maintenance during storage Maintainace of hybrid battery.pdf

Just to clarify the e-cvt transmission in the RX (and all Lexus models) is not belt driven but it does use sun, planet and ring gears.

Does the OP want the hybrid or full -fat V8? I assumed the latter going by the thread title..

I seem to have regressed

It looks very similar to that outlined in an email from my dealership (Swindon)

Insurance companies can interpret things differently, certainly. They also share information and I'd imagine if one were to 'refuse' cover others would be aware? It would raise questions as to why and perhaps as to why the 'refusal' wasn't declared? I think clarification from the company should be sought as to the actual meaning of their action

From GoCompare website Refuse insurance If you’ve been refused insurance, it means you’ve either had a claim rejected, or your insurer has refused to offer you a renewal quote. Your insurer might refuse to renew your policy, either because its criteria has changed or they’re no longer able to offer you cover. But you could also be refused insurance, or refused a renewal because of non-disclosure, leading to your insurance being voided or cancelled. If you’ve ever had insurance refused you have to declare it when you take out new insurance. https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/guide/declarations-and-non-disclosures/ But a slightly different slant from MSE website.. I tried to get M&S home insurance and was turned down. The operator said that a note had come on her screen to make sure customer understands that this is not a refusal to insure but a decline to quote. I didn't really understand the difference at the time, but comments on this thread explain it. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1312865/what-does-refused-insurance-actually-mean

Very enterprising, had you thought of new leather from a UK based upholsterer? I had a custom designed nappa leather interior done on my C class for just over £2k, a single seat base shouldn't be expensive? Nice Nathan cupboard/wall unit I spy in the first image?

Enjoying the sunshine and listening to some blues guitar by Walter Trout

I'd have thought if it were viable then they would offer an exchange service?

There is often a multi-hole grommet fitted in the bulkhead in the junction with the inner wing on the same side as the engine bay fuse box, to allow the main loom through

The ballast/controller on that side may be faulty. I believe the ballast is attached beneath the headlamp unit. Techstream diagnosis would be able to confirm what's wrong.

I seem to recall that Mercedes Benz techs got bonuses for completing jobs more quickly than the official book time. An example, I needed both engine mounts replacing on my CLS55, book time for the job was 4hrs. The actual time taken was 45min for the moment the car was on the ramp! Techs learn quicker ways to access things. I wouldn't call it a shortcut, as that implies shoddy workmanship, just a more efficient method.

Dealerships should be responding to emails? They could then email you proof?

This Lexus doc may be of interest? Maintainace of hybrid battery.pdf

It produces enough in a steep 1/2 mile descent to my house to bring the charge level from 1/3rd to nearly full.

Indeed, it will remain off until the traction battery requires charge and depending on the original charge level that could be a long time..

Depending on load, speed and accelerator position

She certainly is

I never thought she was being serious. Nice to watch though, very easy on the eye. The car of course is sublime..

There is no alternator on a hybrid car, the 12v battery is recharged via the traction battery.....

Swindon hydrogen refuelling station is on the Honda site, which is closing, so not sure what will befall that. Have seen many hydrogen fuel vehicles (buses and taxis predominantly) going in and out from there over the years, all on the backs of transporters!

But never use a hybrid car to jump start a non-hybrid car....

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/

Fresh fuel needed?