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Should I buy a used Lexus with a gap in the service history?
Should I buy a 2017 Lexus which has five Lexus dealer services in the record although there's a gap of 3 years? The car is being sold by a Lexus dealer.
Asked on 2 August 2023 by Shirish Popat
Answered by
David Ross
A gap in the service history is not ideal, but it does not mean the car should be avoided altogether. If the car has been recently serviced by a Lexus dealer then that should offer some reassurance, and it also depends on the total mileage of the vehicle - the older it is, the more important a complete service history is.
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