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On 7/30/2025 at 11:23 AM, arthurj said:

I have a 2012 hybrid. It does around 30mpg on average. This isn't fantastic, but slightly better than the 3-litre models while having limited 4WD and more power than the 2.4l. I suspect my hybrid battery is partly depleted because I've seen some others get slightly better mpg, so I will need that fixed at some point. I don't really see a lot of difference in town or on long runs. It might even be slightly more efficient in town.

 

My local Stoneacre Toyota will service it and import parts no problem, with the exception of the hybrid systems which they will not touch, because they can't connect their diagnostic computer to the car (they claim). I can't find anyone near me who will, unfortunately. Mechanically the car is very solid, just the usual wear and tear on a car of its age and mileage. Better than my Skoda, certainly. Toyota garages and parts are a bit expensive but the service is OK (except that they won't do diagnostics). I have a local garage that does work on imports for much less than the Toyota garage, but that was hard to find, and I've found that a lot of garages simply won't look at it.

 

Insurance is difficult to find and not cheap. Most places don't have the hybrid on their books, it's always an effort every year. I currently pay about £800/yr with Advance.

 

A lot of drawbacks and it's not a cheap car to run, but I do love it

what insurance provider do you use because my insurance is £2040. I have 3 black points aswell to be fair.

Hi all,

Does anyone know if it’s possible to change the roof light color on a Toyota Alphard 2012? I saw a YouTube video where someone swapped the plug for a blue one, but it was years ago and he said it was custom. If anyone has a link or knows where to get it, please share.

If not, how can I disable the current lights and install custom ambient lighting with changeable colors? Has anyone done this before?

Thanks!