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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.

Tanya provide an excellent service

Halfords should be OK. If they do not fit it for you, ensure the terminals are the correct size for the Alphie wiring AND that the terminals are in the correct orientation and polarity.

You can buy dash mats to stop the dash becoming sticky. But too late if it is already sticky.

I like the rear mat. Quite high mileage. Only just imported. Clear MOT.

Hello Tony, Welcome to the Forum. Have it undersealed immediately, if it isn't already.

Hello Billy, There is lots of buying advice in the Forum; much reading for you to do. Use the search function on your home page. I would advise avoiding Hybrids from the 2002 to 2008 era.

Hello Max, Welcome to the Forum.

Can you also please advise whether you have a 02-08, a Gen 1, or a 08-15, a Gen 2, as in your topic header.

Hello Stewart, Welcome to the Forum. Rather a vague question, don't you think ? Which buttons ? If it was a commercial conversion, take it back and have the supplier fix it. (Conversions don't normally involve the steering area, unless your rear fog light feed has been has be taken from there). If it was a home conversion, only you will know what has be touched / attempted. More information, please.

Perhaps I am getting confused between Amayama and AliExpress !

Amayama is good for bling parts, and many replacement parts. Think very carefully before lowering your vehicle. Pot-holes and speed ramps / sleeping policemen will cause you no end of worry. Lowering will not be cheap and may affect resale value as it is expensive to refit OEM hardware.

The keys are available on ebay UK, and are quite inexpensive, programming them is not cheap; 80 to 100 GBP. As Lee says you will need the key blank with the correct chip. Your model year falls in a changeover year as a Gen 1 or Gen 1 facelift. Unfortunately, the key chip is different in the two model incarnations. Lee should be able to identify exactly which one you need. My guess is 4D67, but wait for Lee's answer.

Hello John, Welcome to the Forum

I suggest you contact Tanya Batteries. They provide an excellent, and safe, mail order service. Assuming your bracket has not been modified they will be able to supply the 'correct' battery, at a very effective price. Batteries with higher CCA are not necessarily any larger, but care is needed. Mine, a Yuasa, was easy to fit; but you will almost certainly need to reset the windows, and maybe the moonroof too. Both an easy process (assuming they work correctly) There is always Halfords, or Kwik Fit who can/will test your current battery first (without obligation).

I am not sure about Speed Awareness, but £270 was a bargain, believe me. I believe I am still with Aviva on the others and my premium increased by £30 ! Having said that, and Michael is an exceptional case, many other members are unhappy about the (exceptional) increases they have experienced with other Insurers. There are many cameras on the road from Plymouth to Penzance. Dorset is a great place, next time you head to Cornwall take a leisurely drive to Sennen or Kynance. Both are very beautiful but in different ways. I lived in West Cornwall for a few years. God's country in summer, not quite so in winter.

Very reasonable. I was with Aviva until I had my van converted.

Be patient. I am sure Lee will contact you asap. He may need you vin or registration number. Send him a private message.