Could the piston hit the valve if a Lexus IS200 snaps its cam belt?

Does the piston hit the valves if a cam belt snaps on a Lexus IS200 1999? If there is a small 6mm washer in the piston would it just rattle around or would it damage the engine?

Which tyres for my 2007 Lexus GS300?

I need to replace the two front tyres on my 2007 Lexus GS300. The car has only done 19,000 miles so I am going to get the tracking checked first. Once this has been checked, and realigned if necessary,...

Grand tourist

My wife and I are after a good car for long journeys, including touring Europe; something that we could drive 400 – 500 miles per day and still enjoy a nice meal out in a good hotel in the evening, rather...

Silent partner

This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was wondering if this is normal as I want to reject the...

Dealer, or no dealer?

My Lexus GS300 is now in its 3rd year, with 14,000 miles on the clock. I am not really impressed with my local Lexus dealer, and am considering a service elsewhere. Are there any pitfalls or considerations...

Which small luxury diesel would you recommend for long-distance comfort?

Having driven a Citroen XM, then a Mercedes-Benz E-Class and then Jaguar XJ diesel saloons for the last 20 years, I am now looking for a small, luxurious but economical 4-seater that will provide the same...

Sock tactics

I assume that your advice re fitting winter tyres to all 4 wheels applies equally to "wearing" Autosocks, especially to a RWD car (Lexus IS250), even though the Autosocks website make no mention of this...

Lower purchase

I wonder if you can help me. My partner bought a brand new Lexus RX400 from a Lexus dealer in 2006. She is currently experiencing cash problems and I wondered if it is possible for her to hand the car...

What should I replace my Volkswagen Phaeton with?

After running two 3.0Tdi Phaetons, the lease deals that attracted me are no longer available. I have loved running the Phaetons but the time has come to change. I have considered leasing a Volkswagen Passat...

Amazzed

A conundrum. It’s time to part with my nearly 8-year-old super Mazda 626 GSI SE that’s been faultless and consider a replacement. Any ideas? I’m 6’, 65 years old, active, want a bit of ‘class’ but not...