Hi I am looking to get an Alphard as well. 2 viewings and test drives this weekend near Windsor and High Wycombe.
I wonder if existing owners can help me with the queries below as I am a complete newbie to this!
- Do dealers have to provide auction/export certificates? If it is missing, is it a problem?
- How much did you pay for your road tax? Do you get any subsidy for hybrid versions at all?
- Insurance: How much did it cost you on average?
- I live in Islington Council in London. Their parking permit goes by Co2 emission. Does anyone have a model report on 2007 Alphards 2.4L engine for me to refer to for permit applications? Or to advice them on this? (https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking/parking-permits/parking-permit-costs-table)
- Would you recommend changing the speedometer and/or odometer?
- I am considering converting this Alphard to a camper at some point - any particular garage you recommend for this?
- How often should you service it and can you just bring it to any garage?
- Parts - how easy are they to find should things go wrong and can you use other Toyota equivalents?
Many thanks for all your wisdom!