Markus Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hi all, I am in the process of shipping our Alphard 3.5 V6 (2009 year of manufacture) to the UK. Do you know how I can find out about ULEZ compliance in London? It seems that the TFL website requires a registration number to check whether the car is compliant. Our car is yet to be registered in the UK. Also, are there any good mechanics in or around London you could recommend for Alphard maintenance and modifications? Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.ac Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) The 20series are all ULEZ compliant, they are also compliant in Birmingham and Bath (They are actually better than EURO IV spec) Edited July 31, 2022 by Chris.ac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hello Markus, Welcome to the Forum. Welcome to Alphard ownership. Chris is correct about ULEZ. But ULEZ and Congestion charge are not the same. Other cities also have controlled zones (whether they charge is a different matter). Apologies if you know this already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Thank you, Chris and Roger. Appreciate the quick reply 🙂 Edited August 1, 2022 by Markus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB2K Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I regularly use the Alphie for trips to Richmond Borough Council's recycling centre in Kew, which is just inside the ULEZ, so can confirm that 3.0 (02-08) is also compliant! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB2K Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 In terms of mechanics I have struggled in SW London. I recently got the alternator replaced at a local garage though sourcing it was a bit tricky. For suspension fixes (including a replacement coilover kit) and other bits and pieces I have and ended up going out to Abbey Motorsport in Oxted as they specialise in Japanese imports and have a good parts supplier network. Their hourly rates are also more reasonable than garages in SW London! I find local garages want to source parts from Toyota, which can be eye-wateringly expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisuki_JDM Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Anything that's 06 onwards tends to be ok for ULEZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 7/31/2022 at 7:16 PM, Rojie said: Hello Markus, Welcome to the Forum. Welcome to Alphard ownership. Chris is correct about ULEZ. But ULEZ and Congestion charge are not the same. Other cities also have controlled zones (whether they charge is a different matter). Apologies if you know this already. Hi Markus, is that mean that we have to pay the CC as though the car complies with ulez standard? thanks in advance fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Fab said: Hi Markus, is that mean that we have to pay the CC as though the car complies with ulez standard? thanks in advance fab The Congestion Charge and ULEZ are not the same. ULEZ is about emissions. Congestion is about location; a surcharge (if you like) intended to deter entry into congested areas, thereby lessening the congestion ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 8/1/2022 at 6:04 PM, Daisuki_JDM said: Anything that's 06 onwards tends to be ok for ULEZ. Agreed. Unfortunately, Alphies prior to 2006 (July, I believe) are not 'seen' as compliant by the UK authorities (whether they are or not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Fab said: Hi Markus, is that mean that we have to pay the CC as though the car complies with ulez standard? thanks in advance fab Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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