Is the Lexus IS250C a good used buy?

I recently test-drove a Lexus IS250C. It's no sports car and could do with one extra litre, but it's very refined and superbly built. I'm being offered an ex-Lexus management car, a 2011 model with very...

Are my rear brake discs wearing prematurely?

I need some guidance on the expected life of the rear brake discs on my Lexus LS600hL. The car is three years old, has just completed 30,000 miles and is under extended warranty. On the 20,000 mile service...

Which tyres for a Lexus IS?

I need to renew (or refurbish) the wheels and fit new tyres to my 2002 Lexus IS200. Existing ones are low profile. Would ride and tyre life be improved by fitting different wheels? If so what size?

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...