Recent content by The_Papa_Neil

Thanks for that Sam. I haven’t collected the truck yet, when I do I will post some. In the meantime, if you imagine a white Landcruiser 78 in standard trim with the raised air filter……….

The vehicle is brand new out of Toyota Japan, imported by Rowlands & Hordon. It is 2023 reg and I am the first owner.

The importer handled the process. I know that they had to swap out the LHD headlights for RHD units. I’ll check what else was required when I collect the vehicle. Not sure what they test emissions against for LHD - but it passed. I will have a chat with my local mot guy in a week or two to...

The vehicle has now successfully completed the IVA process and the V5C arrived this week.

Will do.

Appreciate your comments. This is not my area of expertise so must rely on the importer - which is why I have made payment reliant on successful U.K. registration.

Great question and one which continues to concern me. Yes I am based in the U.K. I am relying on the knowledge and experience of the importer, plus have agreed that I do not pay unless he delivers a registered vehicle. Apparently the fact that the vehicle is LHD makes it ULEZ compliant, however...

Good afternoon all. Thanks for letting me join. My name is Neil Bailey. I have just put a deposit down on a Troopy 1HZ - the intention is to convert iit to an overland camper.