Very few Toyota dealerships will work on these cars. I've seen some posts in the past where they did regular maintenance items, but most dealerships don't want to take on the risk of damaging the non-Toyota parts.

 

Makes sense. They don’t want to get in the deep end of trouble working on a car they think costs a super car price.

 

How about going to a quick lube place that offers the same service? They don't jack the cars up at least.

Whenever I deal with a non-dealer for work on a fancy car, I call ahead and speak the manager. They can align the right resource ahead of my visit. Neither of us want a bad outcome.

 

How about going to a quick lube place that offers the same service? They don't jack the cars up at least.

Whenever I deal with a non-dealer for work on a fancy car, I call ahead and speak the manager. They can align the right resource ahead of my visit. Neither of us want a bad outcome.

DON'T DO IT! I managed a Crappy Lube for a short while between careers and the level of incompetence is staggering. I've seen cars sent out no oil, stripped drain plugs, etc. Find a import indie that deals with euro cars they will sometimes work on Lotus. I had one do my PPI.
Our cars aren't hard to work on and the sense of self satisfaction and reward is real. The LT support and help along the ways is what convinced me to purchase my Elise knowing I would be the one working on it.

 

I would never suggest taking it to a Janky Lube or the likes after having terrible experiences long ago (as @Catsailr27 outlined). Even though the trans is Toyota, the shop still needs to remove the undertray to get to it, which isn't super difficult, but you'll definitely end up with missing bolts, as there's like 200 of them holding it on (joking of course, but not really).

A good indie shop that works on British vehicles would serve the OP well if self-service is not an option or desired.

 

I have my local Toyota dealership for flushing the transmission and the coolant. The dealership is in North Carolina and has many dealerships in the state. I bring in copies from the service manuals and let them do the rest. I am lucky that they have a person was worked on and evora and it seems to be working out for me.

 

I have my local Toyota dealership for flushing the transmission and the coolant.

A local Toyota dealership did an oil change for me once. Went well enough, but ended up just using the dealer for annuals instead.

 

Thank You Everyone who Responded! I appreciate the advice.

 

It does require an IQ to work on these cars...Most lube places are full of employees at the bottom of the ladder. Just the facts.........it is not an aspirational job.....even though they sometimes suck out the oil.

 

There is a pretty specific refill procedure for these IPS gearboxes.
Make sure to check the service manual and have that procedure followed or follow it if you do the change.

 

There is a pretty specific refill procedure for these IPS gearboxes.
Make sure to check the service manual and have that procedure followed or follow it if you do the change.

Thank You GRP!

 

I agree with most posts. You did not buy the cheapest car out there, why would you look for the cheapest service? Please go with experience.

 

Agree. My problem is I live in Miami. My closest dealer I have worked with 1hr and a half to 2 hrs one way. Its a logistics issue . Thanks for the input, much appreciated.
Chris in Miami

 

How much did your local Lotus dealership quote for the work? Maybe they can reduce it some if you do an oil change at the same time? Bill rates between a Toyota and Lotus dealership may not be that big.

 

Don't all fluids deserve to be removed at a nice warm/hot temp?