Dominic Donaldson asked:
Owning a Lexus is like being part of a club. That at least is the opinion of the manufacturer. It may be marketing speak, but it is true. The luxury division of Toyota does attract a very loyal brand of consumer who is rightly proud of the vehicles. When it comes to repair, though, everyone faces a dilemma. Do they pay high prices for genuine Lexus servicing, or do they get a local mechanic to do the work?
Most owners have been taught the benefits of a full history. By maintaining full Lexus servicing throughout the lifespan of the car, they can obtain a reasonably high resale price when the time comes to move on. However the costs can seem extremely high. It may well be tempting to go with a local garage to source parts cheaper.
This can be effective especially if you know a good mechanic in your area who can provide genuine parts at a decent price. However there is always a risk. By sticking with the manufacturer you guarantee a level of expertise and service. We’ve all experienced the pain of sub standard repairs. Like it or not, maintenance costs can quickly head towards the sky. If you’re looking for the definition of false economy, then this is it.
Even if your mechanic does have an excellent reputation locally, that may not matter when you sell it on. The new owner will be looking for signs of quality he or see can understand and signs of official Lexus servicing will certainly offer that.
Equally, many owners can feel they’re paying through the nose just to get an official stamp which will not, at the end of the day, make as much difference as they hope. When a car’s value dips below a certain point having an official full service history will probably not make much difference.
It is a difficult decision and many owners choose to mix and match – having a basic Lexus servicing in order to get the official stamp and getting any extra work completed by their local specialist. It is a compromise and it does not always work as well as you hoped, but those people who like to have their cake and eat it will certainly be tempted to give it a go. The one thing you need is local knowledge. If the specialist is not up to scratch then your best laid plans will quickly come undone.
Owning a Lexus is like being part of a club. That at least is the opinion of the manufacturer. It may be marketing speak, but it is true. The luxury division of Toyota does attract a very loyal brand of consumer who is rightly proud of the vehicles. When it comes to repair, though, everyone faces a dilemma. Do they pay high prices for genuine Lexus servicing, or do they get a local mechanic to do the work?
Most owners have been taught the benefits of a full history. By maintaining full Lexus servicing throughout the lifespan of the car, they can obtain a reasonably high resale price when the time comes to move on. However the costs can seem extremely high. It may well be tempting to go with a local garage to source parts cheaper.
This can be effective especially if you know a good mechanic in your area who can provide genuine parts at a decent price. However there is always a risk. By sticking with the manufacturer you guarantee a level of expertise and service. We’ve all experienced the pain of sub standard repairs. Like it or not, maintenance costs can quickly head towards the sky. If you’re looking for the definition of false economy, then this is it.
Even if your mechanic does have an excellent reputation locally, that may not matter when you sell it on. The new owner will be looking for signs of quality he or see can understand and signs of official Lexus servicing will certainly offer that.
Equally, many owners can feel they’re paying through the nose just to get an official stamp which will not, at the end of the day, make as much difference as they hope. When a car’s value dips below a certain point having an official full service history will probably not make much difference.
It is a difficult decision and many owners choose to mix and match – having a basic Lexus servicing in order to get the official stamp and getting any extra work completed by their local specialist. It is a compromise and it does not always work as well as you hoped, but those people who like to have their cake and eat it will certainly be tempted to give it a go. The one thing you need is local knowledge. If the specialist is not up to scratch then your best laid plans will quickly come undone.
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