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My importer 'blacked-out' the k (of kmph), with matt black paint, extremely well done too.

Hello Gary. Welcome to the Forum. YES, you can; but please add it in the For Sale section, AND comply with the Rules of Sale.

Hello Dave, Welcome to the Forum.

Take it somewhere else for your MOT; but ask them beforehand ! Many Alphies do not have the kmh/mph conversion and the MOT records their mileage (in Kms), as the miles. Not to good on resale values. It should not make any difference, but may.

Hello Kiril, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Andrew, Welcome to the Forum.

Kwik Fit will test your battery, under load (which is very important) for free with a printout. Your alternator will also be tested. As Lee says, your battery needs to be in tip top condition at this time of year.

Hello Jack, Welcome to the Forum. The problem here is that there is more than one supplier of pop-tops. Differing tops may have differing heights. Some owners change the wheel tyre combination from the OEM to something more appealing. Most times, this will affect the vehicle height too, albeit often lowering the overall height. It may not just be your work vehicle park you need to worry about either. I live by the coast. All my local car parks have height barriers (to prevent motorhomes and caravans). My van stands at 1.94m. The barriers are, supposedly, 1.98m. It can be dangerous to assume the height notice is accurate. The entrance may not be level, Some barriers are fixed, but can still be 'altered' by minor mishaps. Others have a movable notice which are frequently hit by optimistic (or could not care less) vehicles, especially those with roof bars, kayaks, windsurfers, etc, etc. Does the height notice remain accurate ? And last, but by no means least, are multistorey car parks. Notorious for actual height projections that are less than the posted height. Having said all that 2.1m is not particularly low. If in doubt, park elsewhere. Good Luck.

Hello Simeon, I have read of other members of this Forum who have had to deal with this problem. You may find the garage will provide an MOT (or not) and you will need to complete the registration yourself. Ask the garage, don't rely on assumptions. A few insurance companies will provide cover before the DVLA has registered the vehicle; but most won't. IF the vehicle is not registered, or driven on public roads, I believe it doesn't need the normal car insurance. BUT. You may want to try and insure against some mishap before all the formalities are completed.

Personally, I would not bother; imho more trouble than it is worth (even if successful).

No, not necessary. It's OK here. I was suggesting you review the Garage Section for a recommended business near your location.

An app ? Or a device? Ancel JP700, or Techstream. Other members will provide more detail. This is a very common topic within the forum.

Hello Henry, Welcome to the Forum. Have you just bought this vehicle ? Private, or from a business ? There is a section on garages within this forum.

Perhaps ask your insurance company ? Do they care; as long as they know what it is and hasn't been modified.

Are you referring to Analogue TV or Digital TV ? Either way, I expect the carrier frequencies are very different; so changing the aerial will not solve the issue (although different aerials may be required). Analogue has been switched off in the UK.

We all wish your hopes were valid, but they aren't ! So wrong. From memory, expect to pay £370 ish.

Hi Colin, Welcome to the Forum. Aviva. Try to avoid using comparison websites; pick a few and call them direct; many don't recognise the Alphie as it is a JDM import. There is a whole section on Insurance Companies within this forum. Good Luck. Guide price ? £500 depending on driving record, etc.

Hello Colin, Welcome to the Forum

Usually B pillar, nearside.

After you have switched off the ignition, for how long do the fans run ? Indefinitely, until they run down your battery ? Or for what period ? IF the engine is overheating, you should expect the fans to keep running until the unit is cooler. Obviously you would need to discover why it is overheating. Is it using water ? Steam from the exhaust after the engine is warmed up ? Is the inside of the oil cap emulsified ?

Hi David, Welcome o the Forum.

Do you have an EHU set-up ? I am assuming you do. Microwaves have a large inrush current, you will need an EHU or powerful generator.

(Most) Automatics are designed to be stall-proof.

I feel sure that Chris.ac has stated there are three types, one or each Gen. I believe the Gen 1 type is unique to Gen 1 machines. Check Chris's posts to be sure

I have a similar one. Does not slip over sensor or move around, and that's without Velcro or other fastening. Prevents reflected summer glare really well.