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I see. Quite a spaghetti special then !

They are different. Obviously, the seats, and, more importantly, the seat rails the seats attach to. 7 seaters have 4 rails in the rear, 8 seaters have 5. So the carpets are different and the insulating underlays too. Why are you concerned about Gross Vehicle Weight ?

Hi Alex, Very disappointing. After all the help I try to provide on this Forum ; I did not receive even one reply.

Do you have the OEM head unit fitted, or an aftermarket replacement ?

If possible, refit the old chip, and proceed from there ! Good Luck

Hello Carly, Welcome to the Forum. Send your VIN or registration number to Picasso. He will give you the part number

Hello Liam, Welcome the the Forum from afar.

Hello Martin, Welcome to the Forum. Buying from a Trader will give you plenty of protection under UK Consumer Law. However, returning it the the vendor for corrective action is likely to be problematic, to say the least. Do you have a copy of the Auction Sheet ? If the dealer does not have it or will not give you a copy, walk away. As a consequence of the distance involved, I would be checking with Essex (or the local Council) Trading Standards and Trust-pilot. Does the dealer specialise in Alphard / Vellfires ? Does the dealer specialise in JDM vehicles ? What type of vehicle marques does the dealer (normally) stock ? Check the history on the DVLA website. Does the MOT history suggest adequate and timely maintenance ? Have you personally viewed / driven the vehicle ? If not, you must have the vehicle inspected by a very competent Vehicle Inspector, such as the RAC or AA (there are others). Furthermore, you must understand what the warranty period is, what is covered, and what is not ! Especially the Hybrid batteries. Do NOT assume your local Toyota Main Dealer will service the vehicle for you. They probably won't as most will not work on grey imports, although this situation is improving slowly. So phone them and check. Pay by Credit Card for more purchase protection. I am not trying to dissuade you, but Due Diligence is very important as you will not be able to return the vehicle easily. Good Luck with your purchase.

I believe Jap Auto Agent claims he is well known to Alphard Club Members and that many recommend him. A thread was started recently to check the validity of that claim. Of course, his customers may not be members of the Alphard Club, in which case why try to add credence by using the Club as an implied reference? To my knowledge, Not one member did come forward, as yet, to recommend him. Despite his website he does not keep stock in the UK. So do your research thoroughly.

Lloyds owns the Halifax. Worth asking them if they offer insurance with your account. There may be an account fee, as that is very common nowadays; but you may be paying one already depending on what account you have. Do not post any bank details on the forum.

If you bank with Lloyds they offer breakdown insurance on some accounts. Covers the account holder on any vehicle they are in, driver or as a passenger. Shall I change your vehicle year for you ?

Sounds about right. Having read all this thread again, I think your issue is the tyres. The Alphie has (should have) a limousine class of ride. Vans are not known for a sophisticated 'luxury' ride. Be cautious about what vehicles you compare the ride with. It is a tall heavy vehicle so expect some 'lean' in cornering. I don't run on cheap tyres (Pirelli), and use the XL versions for my camper. Simone raises a very good point; and it is an inexpensive option to check wheel/tyre balance at any tyre shop. Tyres is one of those areas of expense where, generally, you get what you pay for. Good Luck.

I would think there is a small market. You could provide more details and add and ad (pun intended) in the For Sale section to test the market within this forum.

What pressure are the tyres set at ? An Alphie should not ride like a van ! The compliance may be in the suspension.

That is the correct size, (95H), but you won't find much choice. What type of ride do you regard as 'best' ?

Can you post a photo ? Some replacement head units do not support the rear camera !

Hello Oliver, Welcome to the Forum. Do you have the original head unit ?

Hello Rachelle, Welcome to the Forum.

I am hoping I am not with Safeguard, as I had a windscreen replaced during the year ! Shop around, it's the only way. I agree with Peter, use the phone, not comparison websites.

Hello Roger, Welcome to the Forum. I would start by renewing the battery in the Smart Fob (which won't start the van). A dud battery in the ignition fob will not prevent the vehicle starting, but will affect the locks. If a new battery is ineffective, you may need to get the key reprogrammed. Imho, a auto locksmith is the way to go, but I have seen a process on this Forum, possibly with mixed results Change them one at a time, not together to minimise mishaps.

It is OK to sell here, but check the Requirements to Sell in the sales section. If your advert does not comply with those requirements it will be hidden from view.

I think in Toyota Techstream you can turn off beeps, or at least change them. Techstream is free, but you will need the correct cables. Search the Forum for tips on which cables to buy.

Hello Remigijus, Welcome to the Forum.

I think the dimensions are centimetres, not mm. Would you like me to change it for you, or you can edit it yourself.

Hello Michael, Welcome to the Forum. I used to visit Rijswijk while working with Emerson Process. Small world ! I am not readily aware of any other Dutch members; so you may be the first. Do you intend to import from Japan or the UK ?