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I think it is probably OK here. I reviewed those available, and this is as good a place as any. You could look in the Forum that covers recommendations for garages re any servicing. Some Official Toyota dealers will work on your van, but most will not. It is worth checking your local ones. So a good independent garage is a must.

This Introduction section is for introductions, not discussions. There is a very recent thread on Buying. Search for it on your home page. Or search Kerryn and review that thread. Search Starider (I think) for a narrative on NC500 Good Luck.

Hello Craig, Welcome to the Forum

All very interesting. Initially I had a couple of issues; mainly me not noticing I had left the room lights on dim. I replaced my starter battery before realising this ! Good news actually, as I now have a spare battery always on smart charge just in case ! The 'lamp' I replaced was not a LED; best described as a festoon bulb ! I have no idea where the dimming circuit is located. I would think there is only one; but there may be two.

I think I did state that it is not about Alphards/Vellfires. As a comment, Tomasz, your response is helpful. However, you cannot tout for business through the Forum unless you become a registered Trader. Should you wish to register as such, please contact the Alphard Forum.

Hello Nell, Welcome to the Form.

I suspect your toom lights are set to dim; therefore you cannot notice them in normal daylight. I had a bulb failure in one of mine, which did not prevent the others operating correctly. I do not believe mine are sensor operated, and there is no mention, as far as I can remember, that they are in the Owners Manual. Do the off side ones work at all ? Have you had your OEM head unit replaced ?

Hello Kenny, Welcome to the Forum

I don't have a TV casing, but my dash switch has four settings. Off, dim, medium and 'bright'.

I think it has been a fairly common practice to 'black out' the k in the km/h legend.

oil 5w 30, or 5w 20, or 10w 30. Toyota prefer their own brand (surprised?). 5w 20 is the best for fuel economy, according to the Owners Manual (JPNZ) 4 lt without filter, 4.5 with filter. Did you go to Snows ? They are normally excellent. You may have asked the wrong question. Perhaps which type may have been better, rather than the actual spec (albeit that is what the W rating is).

Hello Christopher, Welcome to the Forum, If your Alphie has been imported recently ....before buying an awning, ensure your Alphie is undersealed.

I agree about the profit, but don't forget 20% goes straight to the Taxman.

Hello Roval, Welcome to the Forum

Hi Lee, Try your Jaguar friend, he may be able to help.

The following is a video I found on youtube, about Hybrid battery replacement. It is NOT about an Alphard or Vellfire, but I thought it may be of general (it was to me) interest to club members, especially Hybrid owners or anyone considering a Hybrid purchase. It explains what is involved. Interestingly, it refers to 5 hours labour. https://youtu.be/EjH68Y8Fqzo

Tanya Batteries do mail order if you need it. Very good service too.

Hello Tarak, Welcome to the Forum

Try toyota/alphard/epc.com to find the part numbers

I guess that is why it is called reserve; just in case !

That's the one, and there are a few others too.

Not the one I was thinking of which is generic. Even better though for Alphard owners.

Hello Biffo, Welcome to the Forum. There are many things to consider when changing wheel and tyre sizes. Not least of which is telling your insurance company ! Clearances, as you have found, can be a real (and dangerous) issue. There are websites that will let you 'explore' differing combinations, and the effect they will have on wheel arch clearances. As Larry points out, wheel offset can be critical (and also importantly effects wheel bearing loads). What is the condition of the rear axle bushes ?

Hello Charlie, Disingenuous ? I agree with your wife. Don't despair. Have you never bought a pre-owned vehicle before ? There is always the case of buyer beware. Did you perform a comprehensive inspection, or have an AA or RAC Inspection, prior to purchase ? If you have bought from a recognised trader you have some legal protection under various consumer laws so take it back. Some dealers are very good, others are not. Please do not mention the dealer's name here, in public, but for my awareness, could you send me a PM and let me know. Share your issues list with us, perhaps our members can help fix some of the problems. In our eagerness to acquire a very desirable luxury set of wheels many of us tend to overlook the fact that the vehicle we buy is often over ten years old, and may come with some issues. As winter is approaching one of the first jobs is to ensure your starter battery is in tip top condition. Most important, is check it is undersealed. If not get it done immediately. There is a chap near Saltram House that could do the undersealing if necessary. You may like to know that most official Toyota dealers will not work on grey imports. However, as a backstop, Snows of Plymouth will

Have you looked in the Technical area of this forum ?