Does the code reader not specify which component is causing the error? 

I'm not familiar with Lexus diagnostics but surely it should be more detailed? Or was this a generic OBD reader?

One can install OBD blockers that prevent cloning via the OBD port. One can also install a CANBUS switch anywhere in the circuit that can disable the car from starting or can slowly throttle the fuel supply, ensuring the thief is a good safe distance away when the car grinds to a halt. The CANBUS switch is enabled at every IGN off cycle and is disabled via a driver key press sequence.

All that said I think I'd rather s thief clone my key remotely, from outside my house than break in and potentially threaten my family to obtain the key...

I tend to switch to Sport mode when driving out of town, reserving Normal only for urban/town trips. Love the way the car springs to life, much sharper throttle response.

Not noticed much difference in mpg either.

I drove cars when we had to physically unlock each door, with a key, no great hardship. Then we got central locking, only had to unlock the driver's door with the key, that was nice didn't have to walk round the car car unlocking doors, or reaching across the inside to do the same. Then came remote central locking, very nice, click the fob, car unlocked by the time one had walked up to it. Now we have keyless entry, car unlocked just by pulling the door open, without needing to find the remote fob (which pocket/bag was it in?).

What's common to all? Pulling the door open. The operation has been reduced to it's basic requirement. That is until we have keyless, powered entry! 

Oh, also common to all, cars were always stolen and stolen more easily when we had keys,,,

I wonder how many 450h dampers Lexus have replaced since the model's launch as a percentage of cars sold?

Instant on my RC as well. Just grab and open in one movement..

Lexus supply and fit price for the mud flaps is £250 here in the UK. The Protection Pack, when ordered with the car, is surprisingly good value at £450. All the elements purchased separately come to £690..

Imaged on a Titanium colour car

15 minutes ago, Rabbers said:

Peter:   I'll certainly take another look at the protection pack,

I don't think the mud flaps are as obtrusive as on some cars but they certainly keep some of the muck off the car

Been using Nextzett Gummi Pflege for many years, essential seal treatment in the winter months to prevent window seals freezing to the glass, especially on those with frameless windows. A little goes a long way. Highly recommended 

I had the protection pack fitted and must say the mud flaps front and rear certainly keep the majority of the muck of the car. Yes the rear valance does get a film of road grime but no worse than many other cars.

Regarding closing the boot lid, I use the interior grab handle to flip it down then quickly press on the centre of the boot top edge. Minimal dirt on hands and no tell tale prints on the boot 

£60 per wheel? Quite cheap IMHO

In town is where the Lexus hybrid shines..

My RC300h is averaging 42mpg, with only 800 miles on the clock I'm expecting it to improve as the car loosens up..

If you want a good, long lasting carnauba wax final layer I'd recommend Collinite's 

#915 Marque D'Elegance paste wax or for "easy on, easy off" type gel wax their #845 Insulator wax. Both last a good few months even with weekly washes.

Only the wheel offset stands out (see what I did there?  ) to me. The rest seems quite restrained, certainly compared with some Mercedes body kits and quite possibly the RC's side skirts and rear arches. Being all black that NX actually looks quite classy IMHO

Outrageous? I'm having trouble seeing what's been added to the standard car...

Very good. I was always proud of my Mercedes C270cdi

Was he acknowledging the car, or it's driver??

Professional car thieves can disable a tracker very quickly, usually by jamming the signals. They are also surprisingly easy to find and disable.

The very best have satellite units that sit on the CANBUS and disable the car. They are very small and can be anywhere in the wiring. Because these units don't transmit they can't be easily found. The cars have to be physically lifted away to a safe location and then stripped out to remove the unit before the car can be sold on.

Correct, only need to reset if you change the benchmark pressure, for instance, if you fully load the car and need to up the pressure as indicated in the pressure table

2 hours ago, rayaans said:

The stolen to order ones are driven extremely carefully. They're not worth much if damaged as the clients wanting them won't give a penny if they find issues with it.

Which is why I said

5 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

Cars stolen to order you'll never see again, no matter what security devices are fitted.

 

Cars stolen to order you'll never see again, no matter what security devices are fitted.

That said would one want the car back, after some scroat has ragged it and no doubt damaged it in numerous ways?

Turn the keyless function off? Put the fob into Battery saver mode by pressing unlock twice whilst holding the lock button.

Yes, easily. Just Google "rip dvd to pc"

56 minutes ago, Casa1862 said:

Thanks, what detailing spray do you use? I'll give it a go 

I use Meguiar's Quick Interior detailer spray for general maintenance, seems to shift/disguise minor marks but for something more serious I go for Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care spray.

If neither of those work on your marks you could try very, very carefully applying a little steam heat to the area. Often brings dents and marks back up. A trim specialist would be my preference to correct badly marked areas