Happy new Alphard owner!

[jaydog82]

Hey guys, I am new to the forum, just picked up my 2012 Alphard at the weekend, ah20 I believe? 

Over the moon with it. Just wondered if there is anything interesting I should know, issues to look out for or any general info that people think I should know about with this model.

My dad has an 05 so I am fairly familiar with Alphards. He is pretty jealous right now 😁

I am the 1st uk owner so I have changed the spark plugs and air filter, cabin filter is in the post and I will be doing the oil and filter soon. Is the oil filter towards the back of the engine? Assuming its relatively easy to access once I'm underneath?

Also I am booked in with a local garage to get it undersealed (£120). 

Would very much appreciate your knowledge and opinions.

Also feel free to comment on my van good or bad its all welcome 😁

[Chris.ac]

Hi, thats a lovely colour.

I attached oil filter location and service instructions.

The middle headrest for the rear is stored in the back zipper pocket of the seats.

 

anh20 oilfilter instructions.pdf anh20 oilfilter.pdf

[Phil59]

Hi Jaydog82

Very smart, interior looks immaculate.

Enjoy your new Van!

[Trx]

Just joined myself I must learn how to post pics.

[Rojie]

5 hours ago, Trx said:

Just joined myself I must learn how to post pics.

 

drag and drop from your desktop to the paperclip.

There is a file size limit so keep as low as possible.

[Trx]

Will get some pics and gave it a try Rojie.

Thanks.

[jaydog82]

Thanks guys, yes the colour and leather is what attracted me to this one. Quite rare I think. They are leather covers but you'd never know! I will have a look for the rear headrest, had no idea it was tucked away in the back. Think 3 in the back would be a bit of a squeeze tho!

Thanks for the filter location Chris 👍

[Ian24]

Nice ride Jaydog82. What engine? As have already been said the colour is fab. Seat covers look cool too. Welcome to the family😎🐉👍

[Oddcouple]

Looking very good, can’t wait to get hold of our Vellfire….

[jaydog82]

Ian24 it's a 2.4, I was eyeing up a hybrid but was just a bit too expensive at the moment. This model has the 7 speed sports automotive and an eco mode so doesn't seem as bad on fuel as I thought. I've kept my fuel receipt so when I get back down to a quarter tank I will work out what mpg I achieved. 

Just had the undersealing done so that's one less thing to worry about. (See before and after below). Still need to do the oil change, any recommendations for what oil I should use?

[Andy cooper]

Who did your underseal please?

[grahn]

Lovely colour so much better than black or white, I'm looking at the Alphard to but found the road tax a DVLA rip-off at £325 for a 2.4L.  Northstar on the island could do a nice camper for you.   The spiralling road tax must be hurting demand and dealers.

[Picasso]

not just road tax the insurance has gone up

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, grahn said:

Lovely colour so much better than black or white, I'm looking at the Alphard to but found the road tax a DVLA rip-off at £325 for a 2.4L.  Northstar on the island could do a nice camper for you.   The spiralling road tax must be hurting demand and dealers.

 

Thanks to Rachael, I think Road Tax will soar for most road users.

 

Perhaps she will be taxing cyclists next !

[Michael Brown]

There is no consession for Hybrid owners, we pay the £325. too