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No. Just that. It takes 4 litres as half is in the sump and the other is in the transmission

- Do dealers have to provide auction/export certificates? If it is missing, is it a problem? maybe, sometimes they forge the documents. (rare occasion) However it will give a detail list of the vehicle state. - How much did you pay for your road tax? Do you get any subsidy for hybrid versions at all? most vehicles are the same tax bracket I pay £240 ish a year for a 3L 2003 model. - Insurance: How much did it cost you on average? for me its £400 a year but thats because i've got 5 years no claims only. - 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) sorry can't help on that one. - Would you recommend changing the speedometer and/or odometer? there are simple kits to change from KPH to MPH but most importers can do this for you. - I am considering converting this Alphard to a camper at some point - any particular garage you recommend for this? there are a few. i'll leave that for someone else who's had it done. - How often should you service it and can you just bring it to any garage? when you get it have a full service done including underseal. - Parts - how easy are they to find should things go wrong and can you use other Toyota equivalents? You can get Toyota direct to send them or use an app called autodoc on android or ios store. you put in your vehicle model and it will show all the parts.

You can't. If you change the head unit you will lose lane control and front camera and surround sound.

There are bolts, really easy to remove. But you need to remove panels and carpet to remove rails etc.

sure thing there is a maintenance section which you can pull the number from.

yes thule 1250.

Just contacted Toyota JP and GB with regards to the second airbag recall and the brake cylinder master/servo unit issues, as our brakes are getting worse

Oh. Which pads do you buy? the ones in the UK wear out really quickly. (could be my lead foot). Also do you have the original head unit in the van? trying to figure out mine, at the moment it's just play dvd's and cd's but i would like to wipe the hard disk and add my own songs. i've got the nh3t-w55 so if you know the button combo to change it that would be amazing.

Welcome to the Forum. Good to see someone from Japan. I'll ask this question as I know other people will as well. Is parts easy to come by where you are?

i'm afraid i have no idea on this. However if you speak to Ben Alphard (Ben Hau) on the forum or facebook he can get you one. LINK TO HIS FB

clutch engaging failure i would think looking into it that the cable is disconnected or came unplugged. find the wires on the gearbox if you can get under the van and have a look it may save you £££ instead of taking to a garage. I would then take plugs off the gearbox and clean them then put them back on. Follow those wires to where they connect to the van and clean the contacts. then clear all the error codes using the diagnostic equipment. (or disconnect the battery for 2 hours)..

around 240 a year tax

not that i know of i'm afraid. just the parts list on https://toyota.epc-data.com

click on the link (his name) above and it will take you to his page.

Ben Hau or ben alphard on the forum.

yes! i'll find a photo to show you. it's a nightmare job so becareful. IMAGE OF Strip down

Hi Matt, Firstly Welcome to the forum. Sure thing speak to Ben Hau on facebook messenger he can get all the parts you need. (don't forget to mention you got his details from here).

Yearly tax rate is 131 - 150 £210 Not sure as i've never registered a car but ours is this. I believe the 2.4 is the same rate as 3L.

try Mark Richards they will sort all imports out not a problem ours cost £480 with 3 years NCD.

not heard of this before but it could just be the flywheel or secondary clutch plate. Normally not needing a new gearbox. Did you put a code reader on it?

is there a tape player in yours? or a video input on the box between driver and passenger?

get some foam 4 inch thick and cut to size works a treat.

there are a few up for sale. heres a link

front bumper needs to come off completely and the entire grill.

Welcome, speak to ben Hau or Ben alphard on the forums and he'll guide you or even supply them for you.