Newport Lexus
3901 MacArthur Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hours of Operation Quick Reference Directions:
Monday-Friday: 7am - 6pm
Saturday: 7am - 5:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 7am - 6pm
Saturday: 7am - 5:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Contact Form - Used to notify the dealership when a customer is requesting an update on their vehicle. [Wrap Code: WC25]
Payment Option(s):
This dealership does not accept checks for parts or service.
. . Questions about payments should be referred to a service advisor.
This dealership offers flexible payment plans to finance parts or services. Details will be discussed by the advisor. . . Primary Partner: Sunbit - offers a “pay-over-time” option with 3, 6, or 12- month payment plans (approval based on credit). A down payment with a bank-issued debit card is required and a payment method for recurring payments will also be needed. After good payment history with Sunbit, some customers might receive a personalized invitation link to a Sunbit Card application. . .
Pre-Qualification Requirements
1) Email address,
2) State-issued ID or driver’s license, and
3) Bank-issued debit card.. .A payment method for recurring payments will also be needed.
Apply Online
apply.sunbit.com/Lexus(TBD)
Access Account
my.sunbit.com/login
Inquiries / Contact
Website: sunbit.com/contact-us/
Email: support@sunbit.com
Phone: (855) 678-6248
FAQ: sunbit.com/im-a-consumer/customer-service/
Product / Coverage Cancellation:
Customers can cancel coverage for the following products sold by the dealership: Please be advised that ResistAll/NG2 Protection products are non-cancellable.*
Products that can be canceled:
Items needed to cancel product:
Inquiries / Contact:
Website: Dealership website (Finance tab)
Email: customercancellations@group1auto.com
Phone: (713) 360-5488
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Other Dealership Information:
This dealership does not have charging stations onsite. To find the nearest charging location click here.
For verification that plates are ready for pick up: For pick up/installation (no appointment needed):
Brand Information:
Disclaimer: Data on this page applies to vehicle(s) purchased in the United States.
Information may not be applicable for vehicle(s) purchased out of the country.
Warranty and Service/Maint. Plan information can be verified by internal SDC Teams. Please have vehicle information (including VIN) and item(s) you need verified ready.
- Helpline: For over-the-phone assistance, contact the Helpline.
Complimentary services: For New Vehicles: For Pre-owned L Certified Vehicles: Lexus Luxury Care (Prepaid): Addresses factory recommended maintenance as outlined in the vehicle's Owner's Manual. Plan terms range from 2 to 5 years (up to 90,000 miles). Lexus Luxury Care coverage can be transferred once from the original owner to a private party; this excludes dealers. A $50 transfer fee applies (click here to see Transferability disclaimer).
Service is recommend at every 6 month/5,000 service interval. *However, oil changes are performed at every 10K miles, except for vehicles using non-synthetic oil, which are performed every 5K miles. click here to view a list or service performed (model and year required)
To view Warranty information click here.
To view Owner’s Manual click here
To access visual guide for Lexus lineup click here
Technology — Lexus Enform Lexus Enform — Offers vehicle guides, roadside assistance, recall notifications, parking reminders and easy service scheduling on select vehicles If customer have questions about their enrollment or Enform subscription, advise them to visit mylexusenform.com or call (800- 255-3987)
Dashboard Visual Guide Color Basics:
Frequently asked questions
Retail gasoline stations in the United States sell three main grades of gasoline based on the octane level:
If the octane rating used is less than required, damage to the engine may occur and may void the vehicle warranty. Customers can confirm the information on the lists by checking their Owner's Manual or by referring to the label on the inside of the fuel-filler door Source: eia.gov / fueleconomy.gov
Quick Reference Oil Guide listed below:
To view a list of Frequently Asked Questions directly from the Lexus site click here
To view a list of additional Product Protection Plans click here.
Lexus Client Relations
Client relations (ⓘ) Manufacturer reps can assist customers with general inquiries, recall concerns, complaints, etc. can be reached in multiple ways. To see options click on the supported brand: Lexus Contact information is typically located at the bottom of the linked page.
Personnel:
Personnel Image(s): Click here for “Meet Our Staff” images
Service Drive Ext: 6486
Some individual extensions/voice messages might not be set up or recently changed (ⓘ)Calling the group extension ensures a response from the Service Drive. If this is not successful, send a Contact Form.
Service Drive Email Link:
If the Contact Forms are unavailable, use the distribution group email to reach the store (ⓘ)Some users may need to right-click link & copy + paste address to a New Email.
Ali Shekeb
Amber Smith
Chris Cortez
Jonathan Bishop
Joseph (Joey) Wilchek
Kevin Nessl
Marco Soto
Peter Perez
Roberto Manzano
Sean Tafoya
Internal Advisor(s) (ⓘ) Internal advisor(s) at this location make their own appts:
Management Team:
Service Manager – Roberto Nunez
Service Director – Sam Kashani
General Manager – Tony D’Amato
Other Dealership Personnel:
Referrals:
Roadside Assistance
Towing: Advise customers to have tow driver deliver keys directly to staff on the Service Drive; If delivery is outside of normal service hours - See Transportation Tab (ⓘ)Drop Off & Early Bird/After Hours
Lexus Roadside Assistance will tow the vehicle from public roadways (ⓘ) No unsurfaced roads or tracks, made of materials such as sand, gravel, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks, and other natural terrain. to the nearest Lexus dealership; additional charges may apply if a customer requests a further location. See link below for additional exclusions/restrictions that may apply. . . (800) 255-3987
4 years from the original in-service date, with no mileage restrictions.
2 years from the original in-service date, with no mileage restrictions.
The third party service provider(s) listed below can tow a vehicle to this dealership. However, customers are advised to check their insurance policy for possible roadside coverage. If a vehicle was involved in a collision/accident and also requires service it must be taken to the collision center first for repairs (see Collision drop down). . . G&W Tow
(877) 642-1252
Distance from Dealership: within 10 miles
Collision:
Insurance Claims To possibly avoid upfront costs, customers should file an insurance claim (ⓘ) Coverage/Compensation can be submitted for Collision, Accident, Vandalism or Theft based on the customer's policy prior to arranging repairs. The insurance provider will determine cost (if any) for towing/repairs based on insurance coverage. If repairs are done prior to starting a claim, the customer may be responsible for all costs and for obtaining reimbursement (if any) from their policy provider. Collision and Service Inquiries If a vehicle was involved in a collision/accident and also requires maintenance service it must be taken to the collision center for repairs first. The collision center will coordinate service. Customer Pay/Cost Inquiries
GP1 Collision Centers offer complimentary visual inspections and estimates. If a customer later decides to file an insurance claim additional fees may apply.
For cost inquiries from a third party collision center, the customer will need to speak with that facility directly.
Vehicles must be taken to the Service Dept for the following instances: Below are eligible locations customers can use or they can have their insurance provider recommend a repair facility. Newport Lexus Body Shop / Collision ICC Collision Center . . Additional Information:
3901 MacArthur Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 447-7105
Distance from Dealership: Onsite
This location can only work on the following items - dents/dings, paint damage, repair/replace bumpers, wheel repair, and headlight restoration. All other work or major collision damage should be referred to the location(s) below.
3131 S. Standard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-3100
Distance from Dealership: within 10 miles
Vehicle Locators:
Some manufacturers offer a "locate your parked vehicle" feature accessible through their app. To view a list of manufacturers that offer this feature, click here.
A vehicle could be towed to an impound lot for a number of reasons such as being illegally parked, left behind due to inclement weather, street cleaning, or abandonment. City/County Towing Database (ⓘ) Some metro locations have publicly accessible systems that track impounded/towed vehciles.: None found Additional Information:
If a vehicle is suspected stolen, the customer should contact authorities immediately. If an owner is enrolled in an additional security plan offered by the manufacturer or third party, police will coordinate with the provider to locate the stolen vehicle. Additional Information:
(police report can be filed through the app).
Scheduling Preferences:
Schedule with "No Preference" unless the customer has a preferred advisor
Supported Makes:
- Lexus.
Carry Overs:
Visits scheduled Monday-Friday after 5pm or on Saturday after 4:30pm may carry over to the next business day.
Accessories (ⓘ)A vehicle accessory is an additional part or fitting that is attached to or carried by the vehicle to enhance performance or comfort.: Schedule as allowed Appearances:
Do Not Schedule; Refer to Newport Lexus Body Shop (REFERRALS; 949-477-7105).
If customer is paying out of pocket or using insurance, Do Not Schedule; refer to Newport Lexus Body Shop (REFERRALS; 949-477-7105).
Do Not Schedule; Refer to Newport Lexus Body Shop (REFERRALS; 949-477-7105).
Do Not Schedule; If vehicle has paint damage, refer to Newport Lexus Body Shop (REFERRALS; 949-477-7105).
Car Washes and Exterior Details cannot be performed in rainy/snowy weather or freezing temperatures (32 °F or lower). To see weather forecast, click here. . . Car Wash: Detail Option(s): Schedule as allowed; refer to Xtime for all pricing, durations, and package descriptions. Scheduling Instructions: See Due Bill / We Owe section . . ResistAll (ⓘ) Protections Available: Exterior (Paint & Wheel), Interior, and Windshield and Auto Butler (ⓘ) Protections Available: Exterior (Paint) and Interior protect against harmful UV rays and condition upholstery, dashboards, doors and other interior surfaces to keep them in showroom condition - typically applied at the vehicle's time of purchase.
Deals/Offers cannot be combined (ⓘ) Only one allowed per service visit All items contain disclaimers; refer to actual offer for any restrictions. Coupons - must be presented at the time of write up - may be displayed with smart phone / tablet or printed. Max discount on any service without coupon proof is 10%. Promos - emailed and should not be offered/advertised to customers that do not have an available promo in their Xtime profile. Super Savings Day - occur monthly and have designated specials for specific days and services. Offers cannot be used at other locations. Recurring Offers - available for eligible customers (ex: senior citizens, military), but not necessarily advertised. Recurring offers do not expire unless specified.
A qualified technician will inspect the vehicle to determine its service needs (Complimentary initial diagnosis) (ⓘ) In some cases, a test drive may be required. Customers are encouraged to ride along with the tech/advisor in order to replicate noise concerns.. Afterwards the service advisor will inform the customer of their findings and the necessary steps to repair the vehicle. Customers will not incur any charges without approval. . . The following are examples of what is intended to be covered as part of our “Free Diagnosis” policy: . . Scheduling Instructions: In order to determine if an issue/concern is covered under warranty, the vehicle must be inspected by a certified technician. . . Below are the different types of warranties a vehicle might be covered under: Vehicles purchased within the last 30days
Schedule as Allowed Scheduling Instructions: . . ResistAll (ⓘ) Protections Available: Exterior (Paint & Wheel), Interior, and Windshield and Auto Butler (ⓘ) Protections Available: Exterior (Paint) and Interior protect against harmful UV rays and condition upholstery, dashboards, doors and other interior surfaces to keep them in showroom condition - typically applied at the vehicle's time of purchase.
Please note the images above are examples – they are not the only icons that can depict emergency scenarios
Dedicated Express Lanes: No; all vehicles must use the same service entrance lanes.
HomeLink is packaged as a standard feature, bundled within a specific trim level, or as an option on most new vehicles. It allows customers to wirelessly open/close garage door or front gates. For questions, activations or aftermarket purchase, refer customer below: (800) 355-3515
Lost/Stolen Key(s): Spare/Additional Key(s) needed: The following are needed for all new keys or reprogramming: Key fob batteries: Lockout:
Supported Makes: Non-Supported Makes: Schedule maintenance items as allowed (no packages/warranty/repair/recall/diags). GP1 Dealerships in Automall (ⓘ)An automall is a commercial district (not separated by physical road structures or businesses) that contains multiple dealerships for different automakers in a single road or street. : None GP1 Dealerships Nearby (ⓘ)Approx. within 20 miles. :
Radio Codes: For vehicles 1998 and older, schedule as allowed Lexus does not have radio codes for 1999 and newer vehicles. Navigation Updates:
Schedule as Allowed
Procedure: Requirements that must be disclosed: Additional Information: Source: dmv.ca.gov
Refer to an advisor for customers needing assistance with how to use: If customers are reporting that any of the items above are not working please schedule a service visit with an advisor.
Repairs (Run Flat Tires): (ⓘ) Repairs (Non Run Flat Tires): Repairs (Wheels/Rims): Wheel: Total circular unit that is attached to the vehicle via an axle. Rim: The outermost part of the wheel.(ⓘ)These tires cannot be repaired. Once a puncture occurs, tires must be replaced. To identify these tires, look for the universal run flat image located on the tire's sidewall - see Run Flat section. Nitrogen (ⓘ)Tires filled with nitrogen maintain inflation pressure longer than compressed air-filled tires in changing temperatures and will likely have a green-colored cap or include an N2 emblem.: NOTE: In an emergency, air can be safely added to nitrogen tires. Customer should report this when scheduling their next service visit so tires can be thoroughly inspected. Run Flats: These are tires that can be driven for a brief time after a puncture. Manufacturers recommend an estimated 50-mile range on a run-flat tire at zero pressure up to 50mph under optimal conditions (ⓘ)Actual safe mileage is based on many parameters, including vehicle load, speed and ambient temperature.. This allows drivers to reach a safe location so the tire can be changed. Once a puncture occurs, the tire must be replaced. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed a universal symbol for self-supporting run-flat tires, represented by a flat tire continuing down the road: TPMS Light (ⓘ)Alerts drivers when inadequate tire pressure is detected. Improperly inflated tires can cause premature treadwear and possible unsafe driving conditions.: Reasons the light may turn ON: What drivers should do:
For most vehicles, tire information can be found in three locations: (ⓘ)Information includes tire size, load capacity and proper inflation pressure.
TPMS Light
Possible Reason
Could Cause
ON
Underinflation (or tire leak)
Sluggish tire response, decreased fuel economy, and could lead to blowouts
ON and OFF
Fluctuating Weather
No issues - An drop in temperature causes the light to turn on; the light may turn off when pressure increases during the day due to rising temperature and/or heat generated from driving the vehicle
Flashes when starting and remains ON
Not Functioning Properly
Incorrect readings that can lead to unsafe driving conditions
Vehicles impacted by vandalism (ⓘ) Vandalism is when a person intentionally damages the property of another. should be referred to ICC Collision Center (REFERRALS; 714-444-3100). If a customer has Comprehensive Insurance (to see coverage details click here) they should reach out to their provider first. Internal Damage (regardless of an insurance claim or customer pay): Schedule as Allowed Examples: External Damage (regardless of an insurance claim or customer pay): Refer to ICC Collision Center (REFERRALS; 714-444-3100). Examples: If the damage affects both, refer to ICC Collision Center (REFERRALS; 714-444-3100) (they will coordinate with Service).
Flood/Water Damage: Hail Damage:
Windshield/glass work, including tinting, cannot be performed during Holidays or during rainy/snowy weather; to see the weather forecast, click here. Repairs/replacements are NOT covered by warranty. To avoid a direct charge, advise customer to contact insurance provider for repair/replacement coverage. . . Windshield (Front/Rear): Window Tinting: Additional Information: Source: www.tintwiz.com.
Recalls:
Disclaimer: The term “recall” is an internal SDC placeholder that includes, but is not limited to recalls, campaigns, warranty enhancements, or settlements.
Special Instructions: Can't Schedule? Don't forget to troubleshoot!
If you still can't book - Submit Contact Form
Recall information can be verified by internal SDC Teams. Please have vehicle information (including VIN) and item(s) you need verified ready.
The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a government agency created to help inform customers of reported issues regarding their vehicles. It is a national database for all manufacturers. GP1 uses this site as a backup to the manufacturers recall page.
Recall titles in Xtime contain a combination of searchable identifiers:
Recall #NHTSA – if applicable
Manufacturer # – if known
Brief Description of Concern – as obtained from NHTSA
Ex. Recall #16V000 (123) Takata Airbag
Ex. ZE7 Oil Consumption Warranty Enhancement
Definitions/FAQs:
VIN locations
There are three recall status types that might display after you look up a VIN for safety recalls:
Searchable by VIN:
After the expiration date, inspection/repair will be done at the owner’s expense.
Not Searchable by VIN:
After the expiration date, inspection/repair will be done at the owner’s expense.
Lexus Client Relations
Client relations (ⓘ) Manufacturer reps can assist customers with general inquiries, recall concerns, complaints, etc. can be reached in multiple ways. To see options click on the supported brand: Lexus Contact information is typically located at the bottom of the linked page.
Transportation:
Disclaimer: Please use phrase “Alternate Transportation” when offering a loaner vehicle. Loaner vehicles are not allowed for insurance claims (ex: flooded vehicles, collision repair, etc).
Towing: Advise customers to have tow driver deliver keys directly to staff on the Service Drive; If towing outside of normal service hours see Early Bird/After Hours section. Drop Offs: Early Bird / After Hours:
Wait times for repairs will vary widely since an accurate repair/wait time cannot be determined until diagnosis has been performed by the technician.
Conducted By: Dealership / Lyft (as needed at no cost) Operates: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm; Saturday 7am- 4:30pm Travel Distance: 11 Miles
Requirements (ⓘ) Customers with an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) / Breathalyzer on their vehicles are automatically ineligible for loaners/rentals: Requirements that must be disclosed: For security reasons, customer must present the items listed above each time a Service Loaner is released. Early / Late Loaner Pickup: Loaner Models: If a certain model must be reserved- a manager will need to be notified to see if accommodations can be met. Additional Policy Information (to be disclosed by advisors):
1. Allowed for any package, recall, or repair regardless of duration
2. Allowed for a la carte maintenance services only if visit is 18 minutes or more
A rental cannot be reserved at this dealership.
For the welfare of our drivers, valets are not allowed for: Requirements (ⓘ) Customers with an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) / Breathalyzer on their vehicles are automatically ineligible for loaners/rentals:
drivability concerns, safety issues or emergency scenarios.
Valets are also not allowed for insurance claims.
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Other Transportation:
Program: The Lexus Reserve Program offers the complimentary use of a conventionally fueled Lexus vehicle for customers who purchased a RZ 300e or RZ450e vehicle (ⓘ) 30 Complimentary days over 3 years.. This dealership is a participating member of the program, however available complimentary vehicles and days for use can vary. Dealership Participation: Dealership participation not required. Requirements: Customers reserve vehicle through the My Lexus App (ⓘ) Reservations cannot be processed any other way. Scheduling Instructions: