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Generally speaking, back in the day, many systems were interchangeable between NTSC and PAL, and vice versa. The use of 'international' integrated circuits facilitated this; but finding how to switch from one standard to the other was not easy. Finding out how to make the change was usually very difficult. DVD players were a case in point. Region 1 and Region 2, etc. Rather like todays TVs that can decode any international standard. All down to International Marketing and which regions will pay a premium price to get the latest technology first (ie. before anyone else).

I have a remote (somewhere!), but not sure what it is for. I assume the HDD set. I'll grab a photo tomorrow; but mine is an earlier model.

Agreed, but the lower the sidewall the harder the ride. I love the ride on my machine. I don't even use the H TEMS system to adjust the ride settings.

Hello Gilly, Welcome to the Forum

Please let us all know what your fix was for a stubborn starter.

The papa smith guide (above) is the type of guide I have previously recommended. Please don't overlook the Wheel Offset column

Unlikely to be the key as the engine eventually starts and runs.

Hello Robert Welcome to the Forum. Probably your battery needs a really good charge Winter is coming and we all need to ensure our batteries are fully charged.

Hello Simon Are we talking of the pole that is fitted to the nearside front bumper? They appear to very rare on Alphies. Just a thought If it isn't in the EPC is probably is not an OEM part.

Hello Sunday Welcome to the Forum.

Try reading Chris.ac There is a lot to read but he is very knowledgeable on Gen 2 and electrics.

Can't help you with the key I'm afraid. If your van was a Gen 1 I could but not a Gen 2.

Looks like a box that makes Porsche noises ! Many Alphies are upgraded by their Japanese owners. It's a Japanese thing! So it could be anything. I humbly suggest that, unless it is in the way, leave it alone; otherwise you may encounter electrical issues

And the knowledge it was going to be put to auction.

Sorry, I should have said mine is a converted vehicle.

I replied to your other thread too.

Good price. All I would suggest is you get what you pay for. However, I do think that some companies offer ridiculous prices hoping you accept. Without naming names, some offer exorbitant quotes; and of course, brokers add their margin too. When using brokers please ensure you know which company is the actual underwriter. To be honest, how much do I pay? Not sure ! About £450 for agreed value.

Hi Lee, I believe road tax is based on the year the vehicle was made, not the year it was imported. If you are paying £295 I would suggest you are paying the single fuel normal rate.

Normally your importing dealer would change these and you would never be the wiser. I am assuming you imported this Vellie yourself.

Hi Teekay, Wheel offset is important. It is a measurement relating to the distance the wheel is offset from the centre of the wheel bearing. Changing this is not to be recommended; as it changes the clearances within the wheel arch, thence bearing load. These clearances can, of course, be measured; but not while under full dynamic loads; cornering and braking especially. Therefore, you need to know the wheel offset. From memory, most Toyotas are 43mm. You must check this as my memory is not what is was!. Also rolling radius is important for all the reasons above, and the accuracy of your odometer. Ideally, the new rolling radius (and hence circumference) should be the same as your current one. There are charts available to compute these measurements on the internet. Some even identify changes in clearances within the wheel arch. I doubt any of them include our dear old Alphies though. All the above also applies when lowering (or raising) your vehicle ride height.

£426 to £465 doesn't seem excessive to me.

Yes, you do need to ensure the MOT station records the mileage as Km ! As many stations won't notice, or care !

Hello Wai, Welcome to the Forum.

Hi Wai, (pun Intended), Many owners convert to mph. But some don't, and they do pass the MOT. The only issue, in my mind, is that your indicated speed is in Kph. When driving in Spain I had a window sticker to enable rapid cross referencing. I suggest you ask you intended MOT station, just to be sure and give time to find another MOT station or convert the odometer.

Just a little short story to add. As I mentioned, I frequently travelled back and forth to the Costa Blanca. Santander to Madrid, then Alicante. Easy ! And back, easy ! 10 hour journeyeach way; which always took me longer, plus an overnight stay in Madrid. I ALWAYS worried about breaking down in the middle of nowhere ! Believe me, there is a lot of nowhere. To the point, please ensure your insurance will cover all costs to repatriate you to your home. I never had an issue; but my friend did. His experience, in detail, is a very long sad story; but, suffice to say, it cost him thousands.