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Hello Richard, I bought from Tanya Batteries. Sensible price, quick delivery, well packed. I went with a Yuasa. I'll try and find the model number, don't hold your breath ! Get the largest capacity that will physically fit in the bracket/clamp. From memory 60Amp/Hr; 600CCA. Lead Calcium. YBX5005 Yuasa Silver High Performance Car Battery 12V 65Ah HSB005. (From Invoice). Mine is the facelift model. Yours is an earlier model, check the correct fit, terminal size, and terminal orientation.

Hi Steve, Welcome to the Forum.

I use a CTEK on the main lead calcium battery, no harm done yet; although I do not use the restore setting. I also use it on the leisure battery when using EHU.

Hello Andy, Welcome to the Forum. There is a long thread on this subject within this Forum. It is a contentious subject, as you will read. Yes it can, but many of us run mixed fuel, E5 and E10, or just E5. Interestingly, many owners note that their economy is better with E5. Others are perfectly happy with E10. In the end, it's your choice.

Hello Mike, Welcome to the Forum. I have previously written how the comfort and drivability of my 2006 V6 compares with my supercharged V8 Jaguar. The Toyota is a vehicle for sedate motoring, which it accomplishes with ease. Similarly the Jaguar, albeit with twice the horsepower and even more torque. I am not surprised with your positive comparison. Happy Alpharding.

Hi Chris Glad to hear you think you have it fixed. Thanks should go to Picasso for the detailed process he provided.

Hi Richard, Welcome to the Forum. Nice machine. Buon viaggio

Separate unit for the kids perhaps ? Xtrons ?

North Star are one of the best out there. You chose well. What a beauty.

Hello Kevin, Welcome to the Forum.

I have just been looking at some photos on Autotrader. One van had the one and a half plus one middle seats. Perhaps they swivel. I looked at other vans and all seem to have the shoulder strap entering the B pillar. Are you saying on your model the shoulder strap is secured into the seat (rather than the B pillar ?

Search for Spare Key on this Forum. Finding someone to programme isn't easy. Have you tried vehicle recyclers for the drink tray ? Should be available from Toyota Direct or Amayama. 55620-58010-A0 appears to be the part number (Toyotaalphardepc.com) from Amayama (eyewatering price) Good Luck

Hi Rob, Welcome to the Forum. It can certainly be done on the Gen 1, but the Gen 2 has different middle seats; the lounging type. Even on the Gen 1 it certainly isn't a particularly easy job. AND, if your middle seats do not have lap belts it will fail the MOT. Send me a PM if you wish to know more.

Click on the ebay link above. Beanbean is Ben Hau. Contact him through the listing.

Hello Frederick, Welcome to the Forum. I like your turntable.

Hello Chris, Welcome to the Forum.

I guess the undersealing issue depends on How long you intend to keep the vehicle, and Whether you use it during the winter when the roads are salted. What cost peace of mind, although even undersealing doesn't provide any guarantee. I live near the coast and experience very salty raining during the winter south westerlies.

Hello Phil, Welcome to the Forum. Having been to BC a couple of times; I would suggest you focus on the water cooling system. There is a myriad of improvements all of which depends on how you intend to use the vehicle. How do you intend to use will your van ? Have a competent mechanic check the whole vehicle out. Is you vehicle undersealed ? Happy Alpharding.

Very interesting. I have a 2006 Alphard. Guess which is the only one not listed ?

Hi Gag, You should be able to find the part number from Toyotaalphardepc.com There is an ever growing list of spares on this Forum, whether it has your belt could be a different matter; hence the EPC. With the part number you can order from Toyota Direct or some, but not all, Toyota dealers. Good luck

A link is OK.

Hello Gordon, Welcome to the Forum This is no surprise to me. I recently posted an ebay seller who sells (sold) the correct fobs. Search for Spare Keys

Hello Arthur, There is nothing odd, or suspect, about that listing. The seller is well known to many Alphardies; he is reliable and trust worthy; although somewhat difficult (at times) to contact.

Hello Monksey, Welcome to the Forum, Do you have an 8 seater ? Do you have the one and a half, and one middle seat configuration ?

Hi Roger, Welcome to the Forum Welcome to Aplhard ownership. There is a recent thread on spare keys.