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Spark plugs perhaps?

My ex had a vw polo bought new. Someone cut the fabric sunroof with a knife. Car repaired by insurance companies repairers but upon return roof didn't function car went back, but was a very long time in bodyw A few months later I noticed the bonnet had changed colour further inspection revealed over spray, signs of filler and missing stone chip repairs. Insurance company engineer insisted the car had been repaired and that it was factory paint. Complained to the insurers and they arranged for their chief engineer to inspect car at vw bodyshop. Before he arrived the bodyshop manager without close inspection said the car had clearly been damaged and repaired without our knowledge. Insurers forced to agree an VW bodyshop refinished front of car to proper standard

I've owned both an is300h f sport 2014 and a 2015 GS300h luxury. Both cars have been driven Gloucester to Scotland no problem. Avoid the f sport if you want seat comfort, the seats are a little on the firm side. I have recently had an IS300h loan car in a more standard trim and the seats were really good. The GS300h though I found much more comfortable and the fuel economy was probably better than the IS. I got a genuine tankful to tankful 48mpg with the GS going to Loch Tay. On a trip to London including heavy traffic I achieved 52mpg. The earlier IS should achieve 40 plus if you drive it as per the Lexus Hybrid YouTube video. If your budget would stretch to the early mk4 GS300h circa 2012 I would certainly try one as the comfort and build quality in my opinion is superior to the IS and running costs aren't dissimilar.

Try using gummi phledge or aerospace 303 on them to keep them looking good and supple.

Bumper protector is stuck on to protect the paintwork. Mine has the black plastic version which is great. The stainless steel version needs a mortgage for purchase 😱

My understanding is that the paintwork should have been warranted by the insurer's approved bodyshop. I would certainly fight this issue on the basis that they repaired it. The issue is nothing to do with Lexus and I would certainly buy another. I had a very bad experience with insurance company repairers on an is300h and learned that I would insist in future on repairs by a Lexus approved bodyshop. As an aside it might be worth speaking to your local chipsaway repairer. My guy in Gloucester (Stuart) does superb work in his workshop and they could probably deal with this for a lot less money than a bodyshop. They fully warranty the work for as long as you own the car. I see you are not too far away and Gloucester chipsaway is only across the Road from Gloucester Docks and outlet centre. Sure that could be fixed in a day at a very reasonable cost.

You will help reduce the awful air pollution in your towns. 👍👍👍

If it is the later car with lacquered wheels please check the centres carefully for corrosion. I've just had my wheels refurbished by Lexus as a goodwill gesture. I had them powder coated in a shadow chrome which I think looks similar to F Sport and is far more durable. I recently saw a car similar to mine (again 2015) and that had the same issue with the wheels. Picture is of my refurbished wheels

Sorry my car has the Ivory interior and no problems with keeping it clean. In fact if the car has a scruffy interior I would suggest it hasn't been cared for and time to walk away.

Main thing to check is that it has a valid hybrid health check certificate. If so Lexus warranty the batteries now for 15 years. I understand that batteries generally aren't an issue. The inverter apparently is the big ticket item that can cause issues. Plenty of good advice from owners available on this forum. All hybrid Lexus are extremely quiet.

Looks nice and it's a local registered car too.

You use a piece of clay bar and a lubricant. Rubbing it on the paintwork like an eraser it lifts out contaminants. It leaves a really smooth finish. Plenty of videos on YouTube showing its use.

Try chemical guys blackllight. Lasts for around 9 months which in my case is 15000 miles. Easy to apply and beads beautifully. After every wash just spritz with their H70? Gives a great finish

Friday put my battery mower in the back, a nice easy fit to go and mow my daughters lawn as son in law had back surgery 2 weeks ago. Today cleaned the interior. A nice easy job with such a lot of room to work in.

I wouldn't worry about the tan interior. My car does around 400 to 500 miles a week and stays far cleaner than the wife's Fiat 500 with maroon leather. I've done 21000 miles in just under the year and the interior looks great. I find it far easier to clean than the black in my last 2 Lexii and the tan rubber mats are superb.

Looks great 👍👍

Loving the Alfa. Had a Mito for a while and loved it.

Great looking motor 👍

Are they damaged? If not then it might be worth treating them with gummi phlege or aerospace 303 to see if that will revitalise them.

Yes I think its on the back burner for a few weeks. Interestingly I had a split in the chrome trim on my Mercedes E250 cabriolet which wasn't sold separately. A complete grill assembly with badge fitted only cost £300 (fitted by local MB specialist).

Bought both ours from DVLA 17 years ago when they were very well priced. Never had any issues with insurance or charges from insurance for moving them.

That isn't so bad. To replace one on a Mercedes E250 cabriolet because the indicator repeater failed cost me £160 with a local garage fitting it about 3 years ago.

I was talking to an acquaintance on Friday whose boss has a 3 years old Porsche Macan. That is on its third transfer box and a fourth is looming.....about to get rid of it before warranty expires.

In 1997 it was 18 months for both 5 series BMW and C Class Mercedes 😬

Thankfully not got ACC