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Old 10-13-19, 11:20 AM
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Has anyone had their Lexus shipped overseas? We are moving to Europe and planning to take our Lexus RX450h with us. However I think the manufacturer's warranty does not apply once you leave the US. Has anyone dealt with this and are there companies who will pick up a warranty to replace the original one?
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Old 10-14-19, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by calumin00
Has anyone had their Lexus shipped overseas? We are moving to Europe and planning to take our Lexus RX450h with us. However I think the manufacturer's warranty does not apply once you leave the US. Has anyone dealt with this and are there companies who will pick up a warranty to replace the original one?
Where in Europe? Almost every country has different rules.
is your car going to be on US plates or imported? In most EU countries, you cant import US vehicles, easily.

If it is Army thing where you get to drive your vehicle with US plates, then you should be fine.
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Old 10-14-19, 07:36 AM
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Two different complications,
1) the European Dealers didn't sell it, don't get paid to warrantee it
2) Various safety laws are different, yellow turn signals, pedestrian impact standards,
shortwave radio bands, tire offset regulations.

How long are you going to be out of country? Sell or store the USA model and lease for
the term of your stay abroad.
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Maybe forum member Flash5 can help you out. I believe he relocated to Germany and brought his IS with him.
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