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That's good one They do paid report too - anyone used them? Mileage shaken ownership etc lots of info provided. For free chassis lookup can also use japancardirect.com/

I don't mind adding it to gallery. Let's hope we get more share / pics on the topic

Charged in London for congestion - YES But NOT for ULEZ That's what I understand.

Many autotrader adverts regularly claim that. Also I know these have good emissions stat. I can't point to source / euro stat but I'm almost 100 percent sure these are ULEZ compliant

Can use the chassis number to find out the model code? Multiple sites do that. Let me know if you need pointer

Once sorted will be good to post the resolution / update here

That's low milage. Bit of a tangent but did you import it yourself / got the mileage verified? Possible the odometer was tampered?

Any top tips on best places/websites for used parts? Car breakers?

Looks really good. Was 16 inch wheel bit vague in handling? Many A/Vs have 18/19 inch wheels. I'm not sure if they are suitable if roads are not very smooth / well maintained

Good question Kully, I've had Japanese car that had 55 litres capacity, it was supposed to have fuel light turned on when 10 litres was left but whenever I filled up, it never took more than 42-43 litres, suggesting the light had some margin for error. So I'd say for gen 2, 65 litres car light might be set to trigger at about 12 litres but is doing it at around 15. With fuel shaking/level changing in the tank, sensor might be getting triggered earlier?

This one is making it look so easy but is 2012-2014 gen 2. (I've not tried on mine older one it is not here yet)

Does anyone knows if it is possible to change the system interface language from Japanese to English, on a Gen 2 Alphards or Vellfires? It would make things so much easier if you want to continue using everything as original. My gut feeling is there has to be a way? Settings? Software update? Chip fitting? Is there anything out there that is not common knowledge? Calling experts to comment. I don't think I'm first one to think of this and might be reinventing the wheel / wasting time if it were impossible.. Changing satnav to uk was another question but TBH Waze with latest map and live traffic on dashboard makes it almost redundant

Schweet! Lucky you 😛 Need to find the best in trade person in south east who can do bits and bobs on one go. No point doing it piecemeal

Any accessories to light the footwell or below the car / doors? Come on guys, if you really enjoy the van, I'm sure some of the stuff you did with it and feel proud of can be shared

This obd scanner comes as used tests and working in Alphards (assume both gen 1 & 2 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402956392904 Before anyone points this is duplicate post, intention is this megathread can be made as comprehensive, trying to help and not gaining anything else.

Underseal is universal nice to have Rear fog is universal mandatory for JDM Rear cat removed? I would like to know more about it. Parts I like to believe Toyota have mostly interchangeable ones as long as we know the right part number. One member Chris is good at it and has multiple helpful posts. Reliability of toyotas is not issue traditionally and these are well established king mpv most popular in Japan. I think you would be better off getting gen 2 and lowest possible mileage you can fit in budget to avoid parts issue

Guess half decent obd scanner should always be part of our kit I've not tried this first hand but recommended to me. Should work for Alpha/Vells unless someone knows better ones? https://www.mycarly.com/plan/?c=GB&b=toyota&n=Toyota

https://www.mycarly.com/plan/?c=GB&b=toyota&n=Toyota This one was recommended to me by someone in the trade

What model make obd scanner did you connect? Get decent one, cheap ones are paperweights (things that use to exist..). Let me dig the obd scanner recommended to me By the way how old is your car? How many miles?

looks very neat There are ones that also project the speed on windscreen that you don't need to take eyes off the road at all..I would like to have that one!

https://www.drivelpg.co.uk/approved-installers/find-an-approved-installer/ Good site to find approved installers Its seems so many of them use Prins LPG kit - not sure why

I find megathread good option like a pin up board where you know what to look where. Participantion could be better but between Alphard Club, Chris Rojie you and few more it is making all worth it

I was told by someone that we can get two tanks fitted if you r wanted. Say 60x2. AFAIK Petrol shelf life is 3-6 months usually and if using lpg mostly, that can be easily reached

Sorry I didn't write it clearly, I mean in generic sense how cars behave. It is my guess as to what might have happened. May be I should stop guessing 🙂

That's very interesting. I was thinking I'll do it manually - turn to petrol at end of every journey and turn to gas five min after start of every journey. But it is done for you.. If running on lpg mostly, petrol in the tank can start going off if kept for far too long? I imagine it will be good to not fill the petrol tank full but say only 1/3rd.