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I just wanted to give a shout out to DYERNOSTICS, near Bodmin. Our head gasket (2.4L, 2007) went a couple of months ago and Dyernostics was one of the only local places happy to look at it. They were extremely knowledgeable about the Alphard and gave us some great advice about general maintenance. The repair came in on budget and on time, they kept us up to date throughout and they even fixed some other little niggles on the way. A nice chap and highly recommended. I will be using them for services from now on. Jobs a good’un.

2.4L have a timing chain, it just needs regular oil changes

Hi wilko no we never got round to doing it because it seemed to be quite a lot of work and rejigging don’t let that put you off though because I’m sure someone out there has done it

I have brimmed the tank today and reset the count, we will see where it goes from here, which ever way it's a great vehicle

Hi @Rojie Check out https://www.hillviewawnings.co.uk/ they can fit a wind out awning to an Alphard. With the Alphard i understand it needs custom brackets and due to the shape of the roof line it does not fit flush when compared to say a VW camper, see the pics here, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=856415616493641&set=a.370352065100001 Hopefully that helps.

Can also find the maintenance manual here. http://zatonevkredit.ru/repair_manuals/viewdoc_html/AWHwhg3wBFyj9RK3uOsv

https://www.kolhosniki.ru/toyota&marke=TOYOTA&model=ALPHARD;VELLFIRE&motor=2AR-FE&modelCode=AGH30R&dir=part1

Parking ECU, the sonar sensors, and cameras ( on the higher equipment spec) route through that. The reason it connects to amp is that utilise the drivers side dash speakers

You can get clear UV self adhesive protection film to apply after cleaning, It is a bit of a pig to apply due to the double curvature of the cover, heat gun required to stretch it where required. Protects from stone chips and fine erosion as well and lasted four years, I think I got it from Amazon.

My original reply did not get through here It is again What a coincidence I am currently in the process of changing all the interior room light bulbs to led ones as the current ones get very hot and led do not get hot at all and won't drain the battery as much when parked up . To get access to the bulbs use a very small flat screwdriver and insert it in the side opposite the switch between the base and the top and there is a small catch in there that the tip of the screwdriver releases to enable that side free and the rest of the top them comes out too, then the bulb is found by half turn bulb holder Bit fiddly but keep trying and it will come out.

Hello Dave, Welcome to the Forum.

What you are enquiring about is known as an awning. A very popular topic in this forum. You can search in the search box, at the top rhs of your home page.

2.4l uses a chain. I would not worry about it, honestly. Unless you are having some other major engine issue, the chain is the last thing to worry about

Mine is chain driven, but I think 3litre engines are belt driven. Correct me if I'm wrong

Hello Will, Welcome to the Forum. The seat carriers are above the floor level, the sliders (that they run in) are level with the floor. You should consider an 8 seater if you want to reverse the middle seats. A few 7 seaters have, I have read, got reversible middle seats, but are quite rare.

Thank you for your reply !! I am definitely going to give them a call today and see if they will rectify the paperwork! If not will take a look at the companies you have suggested. Thank you!

Yes instructions will explain how to fit

I am still with Aviva (on other vehicles), but they did fail to renew when I had the conversion done.

Aviva were the best we could find after Churchill dumped us for no reason after 4 years with them of no claims.

Hello robin this is the link to the chip you need. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384959400621?itmmeta=01JWQK47MVAYYXZAAJYH80WMZA&hash=item59a15e4aad:g:NpEAAOSwelpc5S33

Through Howden Insurance, I am with Aviva. Like with all insurance companies, Age, where you keep it and any accidents you may have had in the last 5 years, and good luck

Picasso should be able to tell you which chip and where to buy it. He will also advise you to solder it into the circuit.

Hello Victoria, Welcome to the Forum. There is a whole lengthy thread on Insurance. You can search from the top rhs of your home page. If yours is not a camper conversion it just needs a little persistence; preferably avoiding the on-line quote engines.

Howden Insurance probably also worth a try. These guys and Adrian Flux definitely know what an Alphard is!

Unfortunately some insurance companies are just complete jobs worths, the reason they won't insure imports is because of expensive or lack of body panels. Admiral are reasonably priced, then there is Adrian Flux or Mark Richards Insurance, the latter specialise in imports. What you need to do if you are going to stay with your insurance company is phone them and tell them that your vehicle is an Alphard and that there is no such vehicle as an eight seater Avensis, you need the paper work to show that it is an Alphard because then the company will not have a way out of not settling any claims

These parts i ordered from amazon.jp

They are great cars indeed. Perfectly practical, powerful, gracious and expensive on fuel lol. But a 1st class ride was never the cheapest.

We use CUVVA app for temp insurance. well worth it £4 for 2 hours on any vehicle. £18 for the whole day you can insurance up to 30 days,