Lexus lS200 (1999 - 2005) - Leaking Water pump - £450 inc VAT

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Wed 13 Feb 2008 17:08
Leaking Water pump - £450 inc VAT - Falkirk Bairn
Is that the cost?

Son's car in for a service and he needed the back disks skimmed £50 and a new water pump fitted due to leak ( a known problem apparently)

£450 seems steep - anyone with the same experience?

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 13/02/2008 at 17:26

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Wed 13 Feb 2008 17:16
Leaking Water pump - £450 inc VAT - adverse camber
dunno.
whats involved in changing the pump on those?

although if its a known problem I presume lexus/toyota will be making a contribution?
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Wed 13 Feb 2008 17:23
Leaking Water pump - £450 inc VAT - jbif
Son's car in for a service and he needed the baclk dsisks skimmed £50 and a new water pump fitted due to leak


Don't know if that is the "norm" for Lexus. But it well might be for a premium brand car. However, it is the norm for service dept. to find "skimming" work to earn some bonus.
The way the servicing/mot charges/scams are going, it seems the best bet is to buy a 5 year service inclusive pack and to buy a car with a 5 or 7 year manufacturer backed warranty.

Edited by jbif on 13/02/2008 at 17:24

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Thu 14 Feb 2008 16:42
Leaking Water pump - £450 inc VAT - Roly93
This does seem very steep, however it is a bargain compared the the £400 for the first service on my diesel A4, which is just an oil and filter and pollen filter change.
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