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It is reassuring to know that Snows are still working on Alphards; unlike many other Toyota Dealers. Let me know how you get on. I have just booked into Exeter, as my local Snows, unusually, cannot do the work needed !

How are they getting in ? Do you have a camper ?

So it 'just' needed bleeding ! The lesson here is for us all not to allow the ater level to get low so that air cannot get to places it shouldn't be ! So glad you sorted it, and thanks go to whoever's thread you read that took you in the correct direction.

Try Fuel Lagoon. I know they make very good ones for the Gen 1 machines.

It may be in a different place in the Hybrid cars; I wouldn't know. In my Owners Manual, which does cover Hybrids, there is no mention of the box being elsewhere. Fuse box "in the cabin, by the passengers seat". Have you removed the glove box door, and the glove box ? You will need to ! I doubt it is the fuse. The A/C fuse also seems to protect the Audio. Does your audio work OK ? Are you sure the flap valve is working ?

I use a couple of cargo nets for lightweight items.

Mounting points, very good point (pun intended).

I had a very high class rear conversion fitted. The only items needed to be 'stripped out' were the two rear seats, their seatbelts and the cubby hole cover ! I would agree with Peter. It is best left alone; and all that insulation and sound deadening material works very well. There are a few (self assembly) 'pod' conversions available.

Sounds like you are almost there ! Look carefully behind all those cables !

What an interesting question. Which I cannot answer ! If the middle seats and rear seats are mounted on the same rails it might be possible. My concern would be, that in the interests of safety in an accident Toyota may have taken precautions to prevent that happening, and vice versa. But I don't know, and am interested hear other members views. The other issue may be the middle seats fouling the rear inner wheel arches.

Great to hear you have overcome Alphie's suitability issues There have been a couple of threads about seat covers on this forum You could try and search this forum or try Amayama. I also have a vague recollection that Picasso has some. Sorry to both if I'm wrong !

I think as the Alphard and Vellfire become more popular dealers are beginning to realise how much potential business they could be failing to secure. As awareness of the commonality between Lexus, Camry and other Toyota part bins is increasing the perceived difficulty is diminishing. I am interested in how your dealer would distinguish between repair and maintenance. I assume unwilling to repair means, in this case, an unwillingness to replace suspension parts, etc. Servicing being restricted to fluids and filters ?

I agree with Geralt, as long as it meets DOT 3 you should be OK.

Hello Peter, Welcome to the Forum. Yes, there can be. The cables can become tight, or snag or even snap. They are not cheap to replace ! The soft close motors can fail but this is far less prevalent. There are tips on how to fix the issue within this forum. So more reading required. You don't state the age of the van you are interested in, or the mileage. I'll send you a PM.

Perhaps Chris.ac

I used to travel in France and Spain for many years. I was with Saga at the time, but not with the Alphie. I thought they offered exceptional cover.

Joseph is an importer of many years. I believe there is a workshop adjacent to his Sales area. You should find that Snows (of Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter) will work on your van, although most Main Dealers won't! Replacing the bolt may not be enough. The pan may need removing and the gasket, assuming there is one, replacing. Imho, not an expensive job for Snows. Good Luck

Hello Tristan, Have your tried the Servicing Section of this forum ? There is a list in there

God luck. It is difficult to get to. You will need a mirror.

Send your VIN or registration to Picasso, he will get you the part number

Hello Paul, Welcome to the Forum. Which light ?

Hello Keiron, Welcome to the Forum. Engine oil pan, or auto transmission pan ? Whether you bought it from Topsham Car Sales or not, you could ask Joseph for an opinion.

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum

I believe this will have a full width bed, 5 feet or thereabouts. It states petrol in Mark's profile; and it cannot be a diesel. Those middle seats will rotate to face rearwards too.

Hello, Welcome to the Forum and Alpharding