Looking For A Right Hand Drive Conversion Company

By Paul Anderson


Many car owners will need to convert a US made vehicle so that the driver controls are on the right. This modification can be done using a kit but the results are not that great and the better option is to use the services of a professional. When you are looking for a right hand drive conversion company there are a few things to be considered.

Prior to making these changes to your vehicle there are a couple of things you need to think carefully about. If your vehicle is fairly new, and still under a factory warranty, these modifications will affect the cover. The value of your car may decrease as it will no longer be an original factory model. You will also need to tell your car insurers that you have made the changes and your insurance costs may increase.

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 located the engineers to do the modification work you will need to call them for a consultation. They will examine your car and work out what work is required, how long it will take and they will quote you for the job. You should get in touch with a few companies to get quotes and this will allow you to compare prices before you make a decision.

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.

It may take some time to complete the work on your car and it will differ with each model worked on. The specialists that do the conversions are very experienced and will finish your vehicle to the highest standards. When the job is finished the vehicle will appear as if it left the manufacturer as a right hand drive model.

When you collect your car, you are shown what modifications have been done, and you are issued with some important paperwork. Certificates confirming that the car is safe are issued along with your receipt for payment. It is important to keep these documents in a safe place as they will be needed if you export the car, and for insurance purposes.

When you get the vehicle home and you discover a problem then you should contact the conversion firm as soon as possible. Any maintenance that is done in the future should be done by them to keep the warranty valid. If you export the car, or sell it and you require any additional paperwork, then you can contact the company and they can issue the necessary documents.




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