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That's both incredibly useful information thank you very much.

Hi I am looking to install a towbar on my Series 10 2006 Alpard 3.0 ltr for the purposes of attaching a bike carrier, it won't be used for towing. I have found what seems to be the only one towbar available for the series 10 model which is available here - https://www.pctautomotive.com/towbars/info/all/toyota/alphard/mpv/2002-2007/TY3565/5719 Oddly, the same towbar by the same manufacturer also appears to on ebay https://ebay.io/m/3UJKnw for around half the price (?!) What I would like to know is - if I buy this, can I ask any towbar fitter to install ? Do I need to buy anything else or will the ebay kit be complete ? I have been quoted 250 quid to install if I buy the above. Do I need to worry about electric hookup or something like that? I have never installed or had a tow bar so I am on unfamiliar ground. Thank you in advance

Hi, I have a 2006 3.0L MS which I have been driving for around 3/4 months now. I was considering getting a service/engine oil change but the current oil seems fairly clear and looks recent so I thought I would hold off for now. I then realised there is also a dipstick for the auto transmission and it got me looking into that. So, upon checking up on this, the level of fluid seems to be ok after doing a hot and cold test (as per this thread) but I read on the internet that transmission fluid should be a dark red colour - mine seems to be pinky with a hint of brown ? (I have attached a photo - transmission fliud is on the right of the paper towel, on the left is the engine oil) I wondered what other peoples auto fluid is like (and if this even matters ?) I imported this car from Japan myself and there is no service history, but it does seem to have been cared after well so I assuming it has been regularly serviced. Thanks in advance

Hi, I also have the ETC card box located in the box between the seats - how did you remove it, do you need to unplug the power cable somewhere (where does it feed back to), or did you just pull the box and leave a cable loose in the seat-box. Thanks

It seems it is actually wired in and does light up at the tip - it comes on automatically with the lights. Other poles have a button on the dash to retract but annoyingly mine appears to be fixed.

Interesting idea - did you get anywhere with this ? I am also looking at curtain options.

Hi, did you get any more infomeration on this? I am also keen to know about the reversing camera and replacement options.

HI - Would you mind sharing who did your undersealing please? I need to get my 2006 3.0 MS undersealed and I see you are also in Yorkshire.

Reading 3 years later - also found this which details some of the above, might be useful for anyone else looking https://eightseaters.blogspot.com/2009/11/door-lock-and-unlock-programming.html

Thanks very much for confirmation much appreciated - I actually sent off my V55/5 last week but I went with PLG at £360 for the coming tax year (01/04/25) so hopefully it will be good. I looked on the internet at other forums such as Elgrand Forum and all seem to use this catgeory. I am in a similar position to you with my other car - been looking at an electric car to balance out my upcoming extreme petrol/tax usage with the Alphard! The Kona looks a good option.

Hi, just completing V55/5 to register my 2006 Alphard 3.0ltr and need to confirm the new April 2025 tax rates - I am a bit unsure of the V149 tax rates (here) Please can I check I have this correct - will it be £360 as per image below (PLG weighing no more than 3500KGs) ?

For anyone interested who might be in a similar position to me, I was able to get an MOT using a temporary fog light method. I bought a basic fog light for a trailer from Screwfix, then a 12v cigaratte power with a switch on top that illuminated when turned on. Connected these up and fixed the fog light to the bumper via sticky pads with the wire being passed in the middle of the car through the boot. Once the car is fully road legal after V55, I am taking it to a specialist to get the reflector fog light method fitted.

This is extremely helpful, thanks for sharing this. Can I ask - in the photo of all the documents you have included a insurance document - did/do you also need to include insurance to get the V5C through? It doesnt seem to be specified in the government guide. My Alphard is currently on the drive, passed its MOT, but not insured. I was going to insure it when I get it all registered.

Thanks, that concurs with my internet searches, the only other bit I don't know is how to 'enable' the pole, there doesn't seem to be a button to turn it on.

Hi all So I recently aquired a 2006 Alphard 3.0. It is not fully on the road yet as only just got the MOT yesterday and now have to go through V55 stuff. Anyway, I wanted to ask if anyone new what the pole on the nearside is (see photo). They seem to be quite rare, I have only seen them on a handful of Alphards for sale and also seen them on some Elgrands. Mine has a small Toyota logo on it, which makes me think it was a factory option. Googling suggests it is a parking guide and it should also light up, but I havent seen it light up as yet, so not sure how to 'activate' it. I am tempted to remove it, as while it might not be a target in Japan, in the UK we seem to have our fair share of 'undesirables' who will probably try and bend/rip it off. Any help/info is much appreciated.