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Most Toyota main dealers will not work on grey import vehicles. However, if you give them the CORRECT part number often they will get that for you (at your risk).

The largest external difference between Gen1 and Gen 1 facelift, as far as I am aware, is the rear light clusters. Do you have a photo of the rear ?

Tanya Batteries, mail order, good service.

Sounds like it is down by 2 cells.

Yours should be the facelift model, if your model year is correct. The facelifted model has more rear lighting. Check DVLA for the year that yours was manufactured. There are differing opinions on the changeover date; my belief is September 2005.

Sorry. I have a much older van and the rear seats have been removed.

Should do, but must be a facelift model, otherwise if not facelift no.

Sorry, I did not realise you had already removed the middle seats.

I just want to reiterate the importance of what Paul has stated above. When buying a new battery it is essential you check the capacity and CCA. ALSO the size of the terminals, the polarity of the terminals, AND the location of the positive and negative terminals before purchase. It is even MORE important you check again before fitting the battery. Ignoring these essential checks can get very expensive. I also bought a new battery when the old one needed a really thorough charge. Am I disappointed ? Actually no, as I now always have a fully charged spare battery. ps. Gen 1 Alphies (probably not hybrids) like calcium batteries.

Hello Ciaran, Welcome to the Forum. There are no meetings (yet) being arranged by the Club that I am aware of. Informal meetings can, of course, be arranged by members. Keep and eye on member locations and consider approaching them privately by Personal Message.

How many grandchildren are you hoping to carry with ISOfix equipment ? Will grandchildren not be occupying the middle seats? Is your van a seven seater ? Are you considering front seats that are reversible ?

Rear, or middle seats ?

Hello Sajeev, Welcome to the Forum.

I understand your engine will not start, but each time you try and start your (new) battery will lose it's charge very quickly (assuming it was fully charged when it was fitted) as the alternator will not maintain the charge. You need to ensure you keep charging, trickle is best, until you manage to get the engine running again.

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Hello Chris, Welcome to the Forum. Please check the recommended garages section.

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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.

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