Hey everyone,

Recently (late August) pulled the trigger on a 2015 IS 250 F Sport! First "luxury" car that I've purchased and I'm in love with it.

That being said, I have an issue that I'm hoping you guys can help me with. I was driving on the highway and I drove over a foreign object (tire/piece of metal?). I pulled over and thankfully, nothing was damaged on the exterior. However, there was this piece that was left awkwardly hanging from the bottom of the car. Please excuse my lack of car terminology but it appears to be a piece of the panel.

I've attached pictures of the piece that's hanging but if anyone knows what that is, please share. I'm unsure whether or not to cut it off or take it to the dealer to be fixed. I tried applying tape and it worked temporarily but it came back down after I drove to work. Is this a really bad situation or am I overreacting?

Any feedback would be great, thanks!






On the left side.





In the middle, above the white carpet.

 

It looks like a piece of the rocker panel. I think you can cut that right off and it not be a problem.

 

Duct tape it

 

It looks as if it is plastic. I'd remove it and save it for your next service at Lexus.

I'd remove it only because I wouldn't want it flying off while I'm driving and cause panic to a driver behind me. You can show it Lexus at your next service and get their opinion if it is worth repairing.

 

as the others have said, it doesn't look like it's an integral part of anything. you can try bending/taping it back or just breaking/cutting it off.

 

Thanks for all the input folks! I cut it off this morning and feel much better about it. This forum rules!