Buying a Toyota alphard Uk.The scams that you need to avoid on Japanese imported cars.

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Cuttothechase

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@walterkaiyuenpang3556 11 ай бұрын

Yes, just started doing my research !!! Thanks for uploads 🙏

@max-eb9vi 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Im looking at getting my first vellfire soon. Been trying to get my head around specs and prices for the last 5 months or so. Cant wait to get one

@Cuttothechase 3 ай бұрын

There are soon many versions . You just need to be careful not to buy a lemon.

@markcolfer-henderson2722 11 ай бұрын

My Dad looking as cool as a cucumber as you walk by 😂

@stevekitt52 9 ай бұрын

I brought mine from Stuart Spencer Autos in Dudley.They have been importing JDMs since the 50s and service/MOT them on site too.Had very good experiences over the last 2 years.

@topictrumpsquads 9 ай бұрын

Same! 2008 2.4 and so far it's great. Any luck finding seat covers that fit? 4 kids don't mix well with cream velour seating 😀

@Cuttothechase 9 ай бұрын

Remarkably those seats are perfect. You can remove stains easily. See the video on the bissell I made.

@ashlb8223 9 ай бұрын

Great video very informative 🙏🏻

@Cuttothechase 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I need to update this.

@somecallmetim42 11 ай бұрын

After a bit of research I've just bought myself a newly converted 3.0l Alphard campervan from New Acre Cars and so far I'm very happy with my purchase and I think I've made the right choice of vehicle for me. Compared to campervans that are converted from your typical diesel van it's so much more refined and relaxing to drive which is just what I was looking for. Really looking forward to taking it out on my first road trip as soon as the rain stops!

@Cuttothechase 11 ай бұрын

Their campers look quite well finished don’t they? They are in my opinion a good dealer that supply good after sales help and that is key when purchasing a Japanese import.

@petetheheat1st 11 ай бұрын

I bought my low mileage Alphard from Sussex Car Centre...an excellent experience. Plus a 2 year warranty. Thoroughly recommend.

@Cuttothechase 11 ай бұрын

Good to hear your chuffed. How long have you had it and have you had to call on the warranty as yet?

@petetheheat1st 11 ай бұрын

@@Cuttothechase I've only physically had the car for 3 weeks, so absolutely no issues yet. It was a long process to buy the car. I put a deposit down on it when it was midway here from Japan, back at the beginning of May.

@Cuttothechase 11 ай бұрын

@@petetheheat1st I hope the video helps.

@petetheheat1st 11 ай бұрын

@@Cuttothechase I'm always interested in information about Alphards...🙂

@Cuttothechase 11 ай бұрын

I couldn’t wait that long. I am a now man lol

@azza2575 11 ай бұрын

@cuttothechase thanka for all the videos, I've watched quite a few. We're considering either a 10 series alphard or a 2011 estima. How is the mpg on a 2.4 petrol version?

@Cuttothechase 11 ай бұрын

Both great cars. The 2.4 delivers about 26 to 30 will not be far wrong.

@stevekitt52 9 ай бұрын

I have the 2.4 and would say 26 to 30 is pretty spot on.

@808music3 3 ай бұрын

Bought mine ( estima mk2) in 2012. Only reached 30k miles in 11yrs, but there is something about the import market that keeps me enticing me to buy a new used one from Japan. Mk3 estima are boring, and the aplhards are boxy looking mpv. I still love my mk2 estima, but it’s its age. Dam the estima Japanese ads gets me exiting to purchase the same model again.😂😂

@Cuttothechase 3 ай бұрын

The Estimas are extremely pretty.

@user-lj5mz1un4b 10 ай бұрын

Hi, Thanks for posting this and your other vids. I am a complete newbie to Alphards and need your advice. I am thinking about buying a 2013 Alphard 2.4 L Hybrid from a private dealer and wanted to ask what I should be looking out for and asking during a test drive? He says he will provide the auction report and the grade is 3.5. The car has just over 150K kms on the clock. Are there places to get it repaired should something happen after a while? Where do you source spare parts from? Any help assistance would be warmly appreciated.

@Cuttothechase 10 ай бұрын

Hi Safia . The best I could say is that ifb you are not familiar with buying cars from Japan then but the dealer. The model itself is a good. Earlier versions are not as reliable on what was then fairly new technology. There is a lady called Katie at New Acre Cars. She is lovely to talk to but if you need someone who is hybrid trained then her dad is incredible. When things go wrong, you need someone to repair them. I think you’ve gathered that. And again, never take any dealer at face value. You would be surprised.

@cleatsandcode 11 ай бұрын

I’d like to change my pillar/‘room’ lights to led in my ah10. Does anyone here have any tips on how to access the fitting?

@Cuttothechase 11 ай бұрын

This video is more on buying the correct car.

@jeffmahoney7744 11 ай бұрын

Hi I'm thinking of buying a alphard but I have a caravan and I can't find out about towing limits any help please thanks

@Cuttothechase 11 ай бұрын

Yes . There is no towing number for these vehicles as the japanese do not tow vehicles. An alphard is a powerful vehicle with weight behind it and no doubt can tow a caravan easily. The problem is legally you may be in trouble if an accident happens. I would speak to Paul Mckeown from New Acre Cars. He will know but he is very cut and dry so will not tell you what you want to hear to get a sale.