Best tyres for a Lexus IS

My car is a Lexus IS250, 2008, with 225/45/R17 tyres (front) and 245/45/R17 (rear). I recognise that 16 inch rims may have been better but, with the existing 17 inch wheels, which tyres will give the...

Reject my used Lexus?

On 15th August I bought a 2008 Lexus Approved RX400h with 19k on the clock from a main dealer. I had a towbar fitted and was informed by the fitter that the rear bumper had been damaged and badly repaired....

A diesel for performance, reliability and resale value - what do you recommend?

I want a diesel saloon and have decided between the Skoda Octavia vRS td 170 bhp or a the Lexus IS220d F-Sport 177 bhp. Which one would you reccommend as the better car for performance reliability and...

If I buy an ex-demo Lexus is VAT still payable?

Using approximate figures, if I were to buy a new Lexus IS 250C I would have to pay a basic price of £30,000 plus VAT of £6000. However, I want to buy a pre-registered ex-demo with just a few hundred miles...

Lexus IS or Ford Mondeo?

Thinking about buying a new car but I am undecided between the Ford Mondeo 2.2 TD X Sport and a Lexus IS F Sport TDI. Which is the better car, value for money, reliability etc.?

Lexus RX 400H vs small 4x4 SUV?

My wife and will soon be moving from Essex to a village in Exmoor National Park. We are keen walkers, have a medium sized dog and need a vehicle that will enable us to make the most of the moors whatever...

Which four-seater convertible should I buy?

I am considering purchasing a four-seater convertible with a maximum price of £25,000. I have a list of four cars: BMW E93 3-Series, Audi A5, Lexus IS250C and a Volvo C70. I would appreciate your input...

Is this price too high?

I have spotted a Lexus GS 450H 3.5 SE at a Lexus dealer. Excellent condition, first registered October 2007, with only 13,700 miles recorded. The dealer has come down to £17,000 which seems rather high...

Selling a car

I am intending to sell my Lexus IS with integral SatNav, Sun Roof, (one of the last sold before the new model, so loaded with extras). WhatCar estimates £4,500? I have stroked the nearside front wing...

Lexus sat nav compatibility

You were right! The IS250C is a much better car than the SC430... so I bought one! Now I have two Lexii and both with Sat Nav. However, the RX is a 2008 car and the IS has the latest DVD in it (a 2011...