Jim1977

Free trackers being fitted by Lexus from 1 August is being discussed on the NX Facebook group. I know no more than this, eg which models, time frames, whether this is for all owners or just on purchases of used cars…..the info on that group is from a dealer

We had one fitted by Telford Towbars using the official Lexus wiring kit about a month ago. They got the kit from Lexus Parts Direct. Was about £975 from memory for 13 pin detachable swan neck, and they came to me in Leicestershire.

Definitely proper plates with printed green strips, virtually all my driving is in commuter traffic so often sat there able to see stationary cars 😄 As an aside there are rules around the size of the stripe and how close it can be to the first letter on the plate. Unless it was being stuck over a blue EU strip there is not enough room on a standard plate to fit a strip of legal width and allow a legal spacing to the first letter. Not that anyone seems to care about plate legality especially if you are randomly adding a green flash to your plates!

I have seen this a fair bit around Leicestershire for a few years now. From a people carrier, to a Clio, even a truck. Generally normal rather than premium vehicles, and all moderately old cars, over 5 years old. Very bizarre, not sure what statement they are trying to make. They will have gone to the trouble of buying these replacement plates for their car.

They are a professional set up there, they have the proper lifts etc and the bays are always immaculately tidy, re the sensors, I didn’t think there was a way in the 300h to see the tyre pressures in any of the screens, just the yellow low pressure warning? My wife’s UX shows all four wheels but can’t find anything similar on the NX

Not sure I’d bother if I had to pay I agree, but Costco do this by default at their tyre bays.

Quick update, my mpg was between 38-39 over recents tanks. Filled up immediately after the tyres were fitted at Costco and this tank is averaging just under 43 mpg. Anyone else found cross climates improved their mpg compared the the stock Yokohama’s?

As above, if anyone is needing some all seasons for their NX, just had 4 fitted at Costco for £508, including balancing, fitting and nitrogen. Had my 3rd service and first MOT at the weekend and that flagged the fronts were down to 2mm. Main dealer price to fit was north of £700, so a good saving to be had at the minute.

One option to consider is go through insurance, then sell on the car before your next renewal is due, swapping for something you can insure more easily

It won’t, got a Disklok too as a visual deterrent. Not sure what else we can all do really. Even once Lexus roll out the fix (any time if they stick to their mid April promise), it could be some time before people stop dismantling the front corners to attempt theft.

I’ve sent you a DM Ronnie

I had a Ghost 2 fitted to my 300h several months ago. No issues works as intended. No battery drain issues. I contacted Autowatch who put me in touch with a local installer, who was great. I wanted a one man band to fit it, not a big national.

2021 Premium Sport is £180 VED unless you get one with both a colour option and the pano roof. Only had it a few months and averaging 38 mpg so far, driving as carefully as I can. I think low 40’s is realistic rather than mid to high.

Hi all, any advice please for removing or concealing a scuff on the dash. This is the soft touch plastic, with a matt finish, and this has polished up. Looks worse in the pic than in reality, have to catch the right angle and light to see it. I wiped over the whole dash area with Dr Leather on a micro fibre cloth. No other marks from doing this, so either it was already there, or there was a small particle on the dash that got pulled across it. Thanks

In the end I went for a 2021 Premium Sport. These were a roll out model loaded with a lot of kit. Also under the £40,000 VED limit. The car is not tuned in any way for sport, it just has the cosmetic sport features (diamond cut alloys, black grill and mirror caps). The interior is black and white. Very pleased with the colour combo.