SimonCh

I have a MOT repair advisory "Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front Inner".    

Not being familiar with the terminolgy or running gear, does any one have a schematic or able to clarify the part they are talking about. Is there more than one suspension arm on a wheel?

Rgs

Simon

How do you know?  The default position is non-compliant due to age, unless you apply for an exemption with technical data Or you were lucky enough for the UK registration to use the data.

Has anyone got the technical data?  - See attached.  I need it for a 2005 3.0 V6

ULEZ and CAZ Process APRIL 2023.docx

The Elgrand folk seem to have got their act together. It seems you can apply for an exemption if you can evidence compliance with technical info.

Does anybody know if the 2.4 and 3.0 are compliant according to tech Specs and where copies of said Specs can be acquired.

Attached outlines the process.

ULEZ and CAZ Process APRIL 2023.pdf

Ended up including it with motor insurance. No questions asked, but small print requires service history a serviceable spare tyre.

Ta - It was a helpful comment after MoT, that the spare rubber was perished.

Agree a 2nd hand one might be fine but worth being careful and I need for this W/E for Europe trip.

Same as your suggestion, but a few pence cheaper and next day delivery.

Thankyou. The MoT comment that it was old and rubber perishing. Not sure a second hand one will make things better. Hadn't realised they were 'special'. Looks like £200+ for a new one.

2005 Alphard,1 V6 - Just passed Mot with flying colours - Whopee!!!

MoT Inspector observed 20 year old wheel was perished and not available as a 'normal' tyre.   Any suggetsions where I might find an 'affordable' replacement.

Rgs

Simon

16 hours ago, AlfAlphard said:

Hi. A couple of months ago I took out breakdown cover with the RAC, they offered me European breakdown cover. But I declined it this year. So it seams you can get it. 

Thanks/Yes - I'll check, but with the only people I found (Caravan & Motor Home - Red Pennant) that would consider it, I stumbled at the 'Evidence of a full Service record', although I had UK records including belt replacements.

They did say their first action would be to get repaired locally - So I figure If anything goes wrong I can try to arrange that myself.  I don't see a problem with drive train parts as they shared with other Toyota models.

Going to check Travel Insurance to see whether it would help with personal repatriation costs if vehicle had to be left insitu.

Anybody know someone that can provide basic Europe breakdown cover for 2005 model.  

Do I need it?  If it needs mechanical repair, perhaps cheaper on the continent anyway? - Thoughts?