sphadke

The dealership in Plano actually replaced the broken key fob for free (after initially trying to sell it for $90).

I have a 2004 RX, with 55K miles. Until now, I have usually serviced the car at the dealership where I bought it from (except changing the tires at Costco). This time, I got a call with multiple line items, and a steep price tag: Rear brake service $310 Power steering flush $119 Induction Service $157 (clean the trhottle body) Exterior drive belt $156 -- standard 55K service $132 (oil change, tire rotation, brake inspect) == total of $874 !! :o While I think this place is overpriced, and they are probably asking me to get some service even if it is not absolutely required, I am not sure where else I can take the car. In general, I have a lot of mis-trust towards any car service place. Any suggestion about what are good alternative places to get the car serviced? I am reasonably handy myself. Are there some things that can be done at home in your garage - such as a power steering flush for example? Are there service guides youc an buy that give you instructions? Sam

Just got a brand new RX330 with Ivory leather seats. In the first week, we somehow managed to get lipstick stains on the passenger seat. Does anyone have experience getting stains off the leather seats? Any particular cleaning products I should use? -Sam