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Much appreciated. Thanks.

I have just become a Gold Member. Is it best to tell Service Centre's this up front?

Our 2006/7 400h is due for its second service in the UK. The first one was with a Lexus dealership in Kent - an experience that I would describe as average (5 out of 10). We have since moved to rural Somerset and have at least 5 Lexus Service centres to choose from (Swindon, Bristol, Exeter, Poole and Hedge End). They are all equally convenient for us? I'm looking for a recommendation on which one I should choose?

I'm wondering if installing VLine might be worthwhile. Maps is just one of the features I'm missing. I'm in Somerset and when driving around the South West, its not easy keeping the FM radio tuned (to say one of the BBC channels). It would also be great to have audiobooks and music from say Apple Music or Spotify service when driving. I don't see why the car won't continue to work for us for another 5 years - and so an investment in an aftermarket AppleCar play might be worthwhile? There were some new Pioneer and Kenwood models announced this year. Has anybody had success with installing aftermarket Apple CarPlay?

My current experience is that after the "I Agree" page of the system there is a compass page. It would be nice to have a map - even if its an old one. Makes it feel right - if you know what I mean. An old 2017 Map DVD is available on Ebay for about £17. Says it works with a Lexus from 2003. Does anybody know if these work in an Australian vehicle?

Thanks Herbs for your reply. I know it seems crazy importing from Australia. It worked for me, at that point, for a number of reasons. There is a line of Norwegian ROLO Autoliners that are constantly circumnavigating the planet - making shipping cars around the world almost as easy as shipping them across the channel. Mine took 77 days Sydney to Southhampton. I made an error in choosing Southhampton instead of Bristol where the vessel had docked 10 days previously. Then there was the DVLA ...who had a Brexit related backlog at that time .. which meant that the car was sitting around for exactly 50 days near the docks while we waited for the wheels of bureaucracy. Without that added expense (storage and hire cars) we would have been all good financially. Thank you for the heads up re the CD/DVD slot mount holders. I see that my case/mounting brand of choice (Pitaka) has this as an option.

Hi all, We have had our 2006/7 RX400h (Model Number MHU38R AWXGKW) since new. We imported it into the UK 12 months ago and have largely overcome the issues with a vehicle imported from Australia. That said, I’ve still got some way to go in my learning. One such issue is that of navigation. Quite important for a newcomer to this country. We currently use our phones on a air vent mount - and that is sort of OK. I’m just wondering if there might be a better solution for a well loved 14 year old Lexus... Firstly, on the topic of the onboard DVD Sat Nav System. The system now is inoperative because the DVD ROM is the Australian version. (The DVD has the numbers 86271-53011 and 464210-0830 on it). I see that there are places where second hand UK map DVD’s can be bought online. Is it possible to buy a UK DVD which will simply slot it in and work? Or is this more of a hardware issue? My second question, is around other navigation solutions. My model has the Mark Levinson Sound System with a cassette and DVD. What’s the current state of play with after market Apple Car Play installations. I’m seeking any recommendations on this subject. Thanks in advance,

Hi, I'm new to the membership, but not to this website. I first came across lexusownersclub.co.uk when I was Googling (over the years) for solutions to Lexus related questions from Australia (where I was living). I have owned my 2006/7 RX400h since new in oz. I moved to the UK last June and imported my Lexus on a roll on roll off ship. Thats got to be love or madness or both! I had/have more questions which needed answering. Rediscovered the Club and given that I now live in the UK, I thought that I could legitimately become a member. Thanks for having me.