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  1. Spock66
    No offence intended, but if they don't even know where the ECU is I would not have any confidence they know what they are doing, messing about with the ECU is not for the faint hearted.
  2. Spock66
    The rolling circumference is almost identical, so I would not expect there to be a huge difference in handling other than the smaller wheels giving a softer ride.
  3. Spock66
    I am with Hastings Direct, competitive price and only £50 compulsory excess.
  4. Spock66
    If you require a replacement bumper I would expect that to be an insurance claim with a pretty hefty bill. If paying yourself many bodyshops should be able to repair a bumper if the damage is not too great.
  5. Spock66
    I don't think you need worry about an extra 1mm 😉
  6. Spock66
    Some insurers include key cover as an option for a relatively small charge, worth considering.
  7. Spock66
    Plus the Lexus service includes the Hybrid Health Check which gives you a 15-year unlimited mileage warranty on the Hybrid battery.
  8. Spock66
    I was going to say surely £3,000 for a head gasket replacement is way over the top, but this thread confirms the diagnosis.
  9. Spock66
    Wheel balancing would be the first thing to check.
  10. Spock66
    I'd suggest using a multimeter to see if power is being applied to the pump, if you need a replacement I think an aftermarket part will be fine. Autodoc are fine in my experience, but take about a week or so as they ship from Germany.
  11. Spock66
    Get a touch up kit from Lexus parts direct, if you are not happy with the result you can always get it done professionally. The touch up kits do tend to apply the paint in a blob, so I let that harden for a few weeks and then gently cut in with polish.
  12. Spock66
    Would only be invalidated if the immobiliser is the cause of the problem, eg a poor installation could damage the wiring loom and cause other issues.
  13. Spock66
    The warranty doesn't cover diagnosing the problem (that's standard practice), but in my experience 1-hour labour is about the norm for diagnosis, so £750 seems ridiculous. If the fault is found to be covered by warranty the diagnosis fee should then be waived (gets charged to Lexus as part of the repair cost).
  14. Spock66
    I believe it was no increase in income tax, but the point I made re the freezing of personal allowances for a prolonged period of course applies to both the previous and current governments.
  15. Spock66
    I think it's way more that that, the personal allowance of £12,570 was set in 2021, using the Bank of England inflation calculator that would now equate to around £15,100 and by 2028 who knows what. So the average basic rate tax payer will have lost out by several thousand pounds over that period.
  16. Spock66
    It's not the colour of the transmission oil that counts, its the specification, but if they are both conventional torque converter autos I would doubt there is a huge difference in the specification.
  17. Spock66
    The no increase in income tax statement is very disingenuous when allowances are frozen until 2028, that's a huge increase in income tax given the high rates of inflation we have had.
  18. Spock66
    You still have warranty cover for the Hybrid battery up to 15-years if you get serviced at Lexus.
  19. Spock66
    I understand you have an older car and don't want to spend a fortune on it, but I think £200 for peace of mind the car will start reliably is a sound investment versus the hassle of buying something not suitable which you then may not be able to return.
  20. Spock66
    I think this would also constitute a modification that you would need to notify to your insurance company, otherwise you would risk not being covered in the event of a claim.
  21. Spock66
    I think no risk of damage to the car, but if you have the Relax warranty that will not be valid, so if they find any issues in the service they will not be covered.
  22. Spock66
    Yes most likely the originals due to the regenerative braking, you will also notice a lot less brake dust accumulating on the wheels.
  23. Spock66
    Spark Plugs, Coolant, Cabin Filter - have these been changed at the recommended intervals? The spark plugs is quite a big job I believe as lots of parts to remove to gain access.
  24. Spock66
    Lexus has fixed prices across their dealer network, some will give a discount if you are an LOC member. https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/servicing-and-maintenance/servicing-mot-hybrid-health-check#/
  25. Spock66
    Did you but from a dealer or private, if a dealer you do have legal rights under Consumer Protection law.
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