Hello there
I am in process of purchasing 2013 golden eye 2.4L vellfire. 
Trader stated that underside is (not sure if he said) galvonised (or zink now tbh, I think the 1st) so it is not necessary.
I have heard from another importer (he was selling 2008 alphard) that its not necessary and that he would not have it done himself.
What are your thoughts about this? 
Everywhere I look I see people saying get it undersealed so I am bit suspicious of the statements from the 2 traders I met. I must mention they both have very good reviews on google.

Does anybody here have untreated underside? How is it looking now, especially interested to know after some years down the line.
Do models post year 2008 have better treatment then previous years?
Could you please recomend me company to get quotes near Sutton/Croydon? 

 

I know Too many questions! 

Cant help it sorry my brain woupd burst.

 

PS: this purchase is getting expensive:
The AA inspection cost
Underseal
Converting to android head unit
DAB aerial 
Alarm Fitting 
Road tax
Insurance
Need floor matts to replace carpets 
I really hope this machine will work for a while without need for more investment. Let me RIP.

20 minutes ago, Honza said:

Hello there
I am in process of purchasing 2013 golden eye 2.4L vellfire. 
Trader stated that underside is (not sure if he said) galvonised (or zink now tbh, I think the 1st) so it is not necessary.
I have heard from another importer (he was selling 2008 alphard) that its not necessary and that he would not have it done himself.
What are your thoughts about this? 
Everywhere I look I see people saying get it undersealed so I am bit suspicious of the statements from the 2 traders I met. I must mention they both have very good reviews on google.

Does anybody here have untreated underside? How is it looking now, especially interested to know after some years down the line.
Do models post year 2008 have better treatment then previous years?
Could you please recomend me company to get quotes near Sutton/Croydon? 

 

I know Too many questions! 

Cant help it sorry my brain woupd burst.

 

PS: this purchase is getting expensive:
The AA inspection cost
Underseal
Converting to android head unit
DAB aerial 
Alarm Fitting 
Road tax
Insurance
Need floor matts to replace carpets 
I really hope this machine will work for a while without need for more investment. Let me RIP.

 

Hello Honza,

 

There are traders, and there are Traders.

 

I would be looking carefully at the vehicles the sellers have.

Alphards and Vellfires are becoming ever more popular.

 

There are  many importers / dealers that have been involved with these machines for years.

There are some new businesses trying to 'get in on the act'

 

If these sellers have a large assortment of (different) vehicles for sale they may be 'box shifters'; without ay real experience with the Marque.

 

There are issues associated with buying (or self importation) of the JDM vehicles. (Japanese Domestic Market).

'Box shifters' may not be the ideal places to purchase.

I would avoid them.

 

THE most important decision you make is which dealer to buy from.

 

I have an undersealed Gen 1 facelift, so cannot knowingly comment of the chassis treatments (if any) of the later models.

I am sure other members will.

 

I believe an AA/RAC/Independent report is essential; especially if buying from a 'box shifter'.

If the report will not effect your decision to purchase, then don't bother with one.

 

Many of the expenses you list are voluntary.

Others are a legal requirement ! So, no discussion there then.

 

Google reviews ? Hhmm !

Read what members record in this Forum as they have no reason to 'adjust the truth'.

 

Perhaps the Vellfire is not a vehicle for you.

Perhaps you could look at other, more specialised, dealers.

 

We have many Gen 2 owners; I feel sure you will receive underseal advice from some of them.

 

Good Luck

 

 

 

 

 

These people used to get rave reviews in the classic car world. I haven't used them personally, so it isn't a recommendation. 

 

https://www.krown.co.uk/

My Alphard was done by Krown, is who S S Autos use.  Think they are based in Dudley.

Found this Google review that gives a good idea of what the underside of an Alphard looks like when Krown do it. 

 

KROWN Rustproofing https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM1NGNHNWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb27a4c34b878b5b2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC54cG5iwE|CgwI4PGqqQYQyPDOvQM|?hl=en-US&source=sh%2Fx%2Fkp%2Flocal%2Fm1%2F0&kgs=42e711282be636a4

Thank you Richard. A very worthwhile addition to our knowledge base.

 

The Google review has not been verified.

Nor is Jonathan Bennett a member of The Alphard Club.

 

HOWEVER, Knonos appears to be located next door to the Stuart Spencer dealership.

 

This is significant, as Stuart Spencer Autos is one of the established Alphard / Vellfire vendors of some repute.

 

I am assuming that Stuart Spencer Autos use Kronos for their undersealing.

If that is the case that is, indirectly, a recommendation.

I bought mine from Stuart spencer autos and and krown do all there cars they are actually located on same sight as stuart spencer autos