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Taken from Wikipedia, and refers to cars built for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), rather than for export: "Japanese car makers do not use a Vehicle Identification Number as is common in the United States and elsewhere. Instead, Japan uses a Frame Number—nine to twelve alphanumeric characters identifying model and serial number. For example, Frame Number SV30-0169266 breaks down as "V30" identifying the model as Toyota Camry/Vista x30; "S" identifying the engine (4S-FE), and "0169266" being the serial number of the vehicle. Vehicle make is not identified but slight number variations can identify the carmaker, i.e. Toyota usually uses seven digits for its serial numbers while Nissan uses six. Because a frame number contains far less information than a VIN, JDM vehicles also use a Model Code. As an example, SV30-BTPNK breaks down as "SV30", which means the same as above, and "BTPNK" which designates a set of features incorporated in the vehicle."

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Aren't they Nissans?

Aren't they Nissans?

The post was 2009 And low and behold here is one in my local borough David

Excellent choice

I have been all over my IQ tightening up everything ! with various types of screwdrivers and sockets etc it did reduce "some" rattles ! The most annoying one was the rear seat belt clips banging on the plastic in the rear ! (bad design from Toyota) I fixed this by lowering my rear seat belt clips so they don't contact the rear plastic sides of the IQ internal walls.

I seem to remember, like mine it has metal swarf in the tubing of the seat frames that vibrates and a simple cure is a strong magnet slid up and down the tubing collecting it all and the magnet holds it to the inside of the frame stopping the rattling David

Just like to say a big thank you to Tarquin (David) for all his help. With doing my automatic mirrors that are great and my new interior bright light. Cheers David You are a very clever chap Thanks john

That's day 3 now i have spent with David, he coming to my boat to do electrical work, he really is the 2nd nicest person i know and a true gent! (We picked up a couple of oars too!) Mike.

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Hi, Welcome to the club... Enjoy All the best people drive a Blue

No I'M good keep it coming David, a gem,hero, true gent

OK we have now established that David is a fine and upstanding character and I think he has had all the kudos he can take...

What is he building you a new arm... ?

David and i have been screwing together all day, lol.........we have assembled soooooo many pieces of wood, the electric's next.

Well Bob - I am only doing about 5,000 miles per year now, I used to cover 60,000+ per year, Plus another 50,000 flight (Air) miles per year traveling. My car miles was only just over a 1,000 miles per week. So your 8,500 does not seem like much to me ! My 5,000 miles per year now feels like nothing ! Positive Regards, Bob

Whilst I'm not au fait with French labour rates, I would assume that 71 euros is less than the cost of one hours labour, so could well be reasonable.

David, you certainly are a gem, thanks for all the posts that have helped me get to grips with the IQ, If there's anything you ever need to know about Smart cars, just let me know.

Ha Ha John Many thanks for your comments David

Hello my friend. Looks like it's getting ready for the paint shop? Mike.