Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Searching For A Right Hand Drive Conversion Company

By Paul Anderson


A lot of people who own an American made car will decide to turn it into a RHD model. These changes can be done as a home project using a special parts kit but the results are often quite crude and untidy. A better way is to search for a right hand drive conversion company to do the work and there are some things to consider beforehand.

Before you have a major modification carried out on your vehicle there are a few important things to think about. If the car is still covered by a manufacturer guarantee, it will not be valid after the work. If you sell the vehicle, you may not get the full price, as it will no longer be a stock model. You will also need to notify the company that insures your car and there may be some changes in your payments.

Finding a company to do your conversion is fairly simple after you have done a little shopping around. Many firms will be listed in the telephone directory, some will advertise locally in papers and magazines and others will be listed online. Speaking to a local mechanic can also produce good results and they may recommend a reputable firm.

When you have found a company that can do the modifications you need to visit them with your vehicle to discuss things. The technicians will assess your vehicle before giving you a price for the work and explaining to you what will be done. It is advisable to get quotes from a few companies to allow price comparisons to be made.

When you have been given a price that you are happy with you will have to make arrangements for your vehicle to be taken to the company. You can take the vehicle there yourself or they will send a driver or a truck to collect. When leaving your car you will need to complete some paperwork, pay the deposit and it is important to remove any personal belongings from the vehicle.

The time it takes to complete your conversion will depend on the model of car and how much work is required. The companies that specialize in RHD conversions will finish your vehicle to a very high standard. When the modifications have been carried out the car will look as though it left the factory as a right hand drive model.

When you pick up your vehicle, the engineers will explain all of the modifications, and they will give you some paperwork. These papers will include a certificate to say that the car has passed inspection and your payment receipt. It is essential that you keep this paperwork in a safe place as it may be needed if you move the car to another country or sell it.

If you discover any faults with the vehicle after you have taken it home you will need to contact the conversion firm and speak with them. It is advisable to let them do any future work on the vehicle to maintain the guarantees offered by them. If you sell or export the car and you need more documentation they will usually be able to assist you.




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