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 😁

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

Hi Jaydog82

Very smart, interior looks immaculate.

Enjoy your new Van!

Just joined myself I must learn how to post pics.

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.

Will get some pics and gave it a try Rojie.

Thanks.

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 👍

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

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

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?

Who did your underseal please?

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.

not just road tax the insurance has gone up

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 !

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