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Hello Brian, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Mariusz, Welcome to the Forum.

So you don't have an edit option on line 4 ? I thought you would have as other members are able to edit. It's difficult for me to check as I have full privileges as a Staff member. You could send me a Personal Message and I could do the edit

Click on the three dots of your post in the right hand top corner.

I am with Highway, through Scenic. I had the misfortune to suffer a broken windscreen in the summer. Autoglass checked their list of contracted Insurers and I was fully covered. I did pay a 70 pounds excess, and the screen did take a month to arrive. Fitted on my drive with no issues. I found Autoglass exceptional. My insurance this year did increase but only by 20 pounds ! Good luck with the outcome of your claim. You raise a very good point regarding pop tops not being OEM and therefore more difficult to source.

Hello Matthew, Welcome to the Forum.

Hi David, Sorry but ...... Please be aware that the Forum will not allow Copyright Infringement. "Copying the files so that others can share it" may be OK. But doing that in this Public Domain isn't. Links You should submit any copyright material for review before you publish or share any on this Forum.

Hi Gaz, It's holiday time. You need to give Members time to return to their normal routines. I can think of a couple of members who should be able to help; but I do not want to interrupt their 'family' time.

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.