Catweazle

Literally the best thing I've ever bought! Best car I've owned by a mile...I spent a long time waiting for the exact spec I wanted, and wasn't disappointed. I've owned: Mini Marcos Mini Renault 19 Vauxhall Nova Vauxhall Astra Rover 25 Daewoo Matiz Volvo 760 Volvo V40 Saab 9-3 Saab 9-5 Vauxhall Zafira

You could ask Stuart Spencer in Dudley port.... Don't know if they work on cars purchased elsewhere, but no harm in asking them.

Good luck, you will love the Alphie!!

Thumbs up for Stuart Spencer...I bought from there ( a 3.5 grade) and it was very good condition-they were great to deal with.

Not a stupid question at all!! if you don't know, then you don't know and it's always best to ask and find out. You may have helped someone else who didn't feel able to ask the question so all good. But no, you'll never live it down lol😉

What does it say on the display in front of you? By the speedo dial you will have a lit up D if its in full auto drive, and a 3 if you have it stuck in 3rd.

If you have the full HDD Theatre sound on the silver Head Unit, Dynamic sounds kit won't work....I'm finding out the hard (expensive) way. Beatsonics is the only one that has the Japanese connectors fitted for plug and play, but still have to add a few bullet connectors yourself too depending on New head Unit.

I have a 3 litre V6....it ain't gonna be frugal! Currently getting about 300 miles to a tank from brim to Light on...60 litres with 10 reserve unused. About 23 to the gallon.

......but the link shows no available product for Alphard?

Very Sexy!

Welcome to the madness of Alphard ownership....Just keep your wallet in your hand for the daft upgrades you'll "need".

Getting your wheels balanced, and the tracking done are the cheapest and easiest things to do first....never hurts to have it all checked anyway so the money isn't wasted. Have a chat with the garage whilst you are there, it may be an easy fix for them. You're not happy with it as it is, so you've got to start somewhere to resolve it. I'd try and find a Garage that is used to working on heavier vehicles and fits higher load rated tyres rather than a Kwik Fit in this case.

RAC cover £364.64 per annum. £322.51 if paid in one off payment. I went through Go Compare or similar, can't remember. 44 yr old, 14 years NCD (protection included) Social commute domestic pleasure. No fault claim in last 5 years. Parked on road outside home. I told them about Alarm Immobiliser, but they've left it off details. I would give the £1000 quotes a wide berth...

RAC came in cheapest for me last week, Through Go Compare I think, or one of those...

This is mine: Vehicle Tax Period: 12 months Vehicle Tax Amount Paid: GBP 294.00 3litre V MZ 2005

Who are they please?

Thanks for the update...good luck with the work

Yep, doesn't seem too difficult. Just can't be 100% on retention of all features or even proper fit until i've given it a go. Don't blame me if it won't work lol!

That seems very expensive! I was going to try something like this one DOUBLE DIN perhaps, but will wait until i've taken out the original first to see what's involved.. Will follow this to see process: Video

I believe only by changing out the headunit.

Great choice on the MZ..I'm picking up a V MZ on Monday from Stuart Spencer Autos- they supply a 2 year warranty that I hope I won't ever need. Did you buy from Dealer? Check in with them, ask if Oil has been changed, timing belt done etc.

I'm sure I've read somewhere that it should be changed at 80k km- so around 50k miles.