Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service?

My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service a few days before and I wonder if the filter...

Winter tyres for a Lexus IS?

I own a Lexus IS220d. I am trying to find the best possible winter tyres for my car, having suffered so many problems in the snow beginning of this year. I have young children and wanted your advice on...

Second hand 4x4- what would you recommend?

I want to buy a second hand (up to four years old) large SUV/4x4 for £25,000. I have narrowed it down to a Lexus RX or a Land Rover Discovery. Priorities are boot space, reliability and running costs....

Should I have my Lexus re-chipped?

My Lexus LS diesel has covered 83,000 miles and is trouble free, but my only concern is lack of power and poor economy (30-35 mpg). I'm considering having it re-chipped, would this be a good idea?

Sluggish Lexus GS - what's the cause?

My 2005 Lexus GS 430 has developed a fault after a recent 100,000 mile service at my local dealer. The auto ‘box oil was changed as part of the standard service, and whilst normal driving is fine, I've...

Need a smooth and practical car - any recommendations?

I have two year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate that I wish to replace. I have up to £40,000 to spend, but the car must have a smooth ride and lots of space, as my wife is disabled. Can you offer any...

When's the next Lexus RX coming?

Drawing a software analogy, it seems to me that the RX 450h is to the RX400h as Windows Vista is to XP - not a real successor. So are Lexus working on a "Windows 7" version and if so when might we see...

Need quieter tyres for Lexus GS 450h

Can you recommend quieter tyres for the Lexus GS 450H? It currently has Yokohama Advan A10 tyres, but the ride is spoilt by the noisy tyres.

Which executive car for low running costs?

I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New IS250 Lexus (new order) New Golf GTi (manual not...

Buying a car for comfort - what would you recommend?

I have a five year old, 56,000 mile Lexus IS 250-SE and am looking to change. My key priority is comfort. I have my current vehicle to trade plus £30,000. Should I buy a new one or do I just run my current...