John Harrison

I have a 2.4 AH20 VELLFIRE. Normally I fill up at about 1/2 full as if you run it right down you are likely to pick up sediment from the tank bottom. I did actually run mine down last week. As I opened the filler, it gave a massive sigh! Used to gave that on one of my Chevettes years ago and someone told me to drill a 1/6th inch hole in the cap. I did and it seemed to run better! Sometimes before filling up it does seem to miss a beat or have a little wobble on occasion. Has the tank got a breather and, if so, could it be blocked??? John Harrison. Wallasey PS. I really love my Vellfire; 3 years now and just passed another MOT. GREAT!!!

Hi. I have a 2008 AH20 2.4. The new head unit put in by my son for me didn't require some of the old cables as they were for Jap Analogue TV and am/fm radio. Other cables were for Jap toll road payment systems, do also not required. Hope this is of help. John Harrison. Wallasey, Wirral.

Hi. Any Toyota main dealer with have them or be able to get them. They will probably be expensive. Failing that, ask at a dealer to see if they will give you a print out of the part numbers/diagram. My local garage, Johnsons Toyota Wallasey, helped me out when my side skirts got damaged. Good luck. John Harrison. Wallasey. 2.4 AH20 VELLFIRE

They are expensive new, but you might find a cheaper one by asking one of the Jap Importers? Failing that, there are several Japanese/TOYOTA spares companies, other than using main dealers. Jbhtrams

I went from a 7 seater Chrysler Voyager to an 8 seater Vellfire. Its that extra seat that puts up the insurance. I was told by two insurance companies!!! Jon Harrsion. Wallasey, Wirral

Hi. I have a 2008 AH20 2.4 VELLFIRE. I have ordered a pair of parking brake cables from a company online as these cables seem to be out of stock at most places and they have been on order from this company for about two or three months now; they say they are waiting for a delivery from Japan? Does anyone know where I can get the correct set in the UK??? John Harrison. Wallasey.

Hi. I replaced my head in my 2008 AH20 Vellfire, with one of these. It is a generic head off the internet, designed to replace the existing panel. My son fitted it for me. You have to take the air con panel, the ash tray cover and chrome surround off the old panel and fit onto new panel. The latter just clips in place as the original. The actual head panel is only about 1 1/2" thick, whereas the the old unit was about 6" deep. My son also removed the Japanese TV and road toll units while he was at it; the dash is a little lighter now and the screen is now the full width of the panel. My unit can get several types of Radio signal and has two USB inputs. As I remember one is for digital audio (I use music on my pen drive), the other is for digital video, ie, pen drive, video camera/camcorder, DVD disc player, etc. It also has Sat Nav, Bluetooth, reversing camera, and numerous other items the old head didn't. I think yhe screen is 10" too! I looked for details of one, on line, for a friend of mine and there are literally dozens of the same and similar models for most Japanese cars! I hope that this is a help? John Harrison. Wallasey

My Vellfire is a 2008 2.4 and is definately complient for London; not sure about Edinburgh? John Harrison

Hi. My AH20 2008 Vellfire mirrors only fold in and out when I press the button. I would like them to be auto when the ignition is on or off. John Harrison. Wallasey

Great!!!

Think he might like nes leather seat covers gofer his AH10 ALPHARD???

I'm not sure about the 2006 Alphard, but my 2008 2.4 Vellfire couldn't have been easier. My son did it for me, because he had more nimble fingers, but once you carefully take off the horn cover on the steering wheel, and lifted out the airbag, there are two screws to screw the lever in and plug it in. All the other wiring is already in the car! My cruise control lever cost me £7.95 inc p+p!!! Well worth it. I had a look on the internet a few weeks ago, for my neice (who has just bought a 58 reg Vellfire; after travelling in mine) and they are now around £13-£15. Another relative for a VW was quoted £800+ for his!!! If you are unsure, most mecanics/ auto electricians can fit it. I was told by my local Toyota dealer that modern British Toyota/Lexis models do not have the wiring in the harnesses, only the older models, over 8 years old. Hope this has been helpful to people who are not sure about doing it? The even better point is that when used, the petrol consumption goes down!!! John Harrison. Wallasey, Wirral.

I paid £41 inc carrier, bur I have seen them since for £28!!! John Harrison. Wallasey.