Locating An Established Right Hand Drive Conversion Company

By Douglas Peterson


A lot of vehicle owners who have a US made car will decide to change it into a RHD model. These mechanical alterations can be done as a do it yourself project using a specialist kit but the end results are often crude and a little untidy. A much better way to get the work done is to locate an established right hand drive conversion company and some care is needed before you proceed.

There are a few things to be aware of prior to getting a vehicle converted. If the car is still covered by a factory warranty, having this modification will invalidate it. The resale value of the vehicle may be lower due to it no longer being a stock model. You will also need to notify the company that insures your vehicle of the alterations and your annual payments will probably be higher.

You can find a reliable conversion specialist in various places after doing a little research. Many businesses will have a contact number in the phone book, advertisements in local newspapers and monthly motoring magazines, and others will advertise online. You can also consult an auto mechanic in your local area to see if they can do the work or recommend a specialist engineering firm that you can use.

When you have located a business to carry out the modifications you need to call them for a consultation. They will carefully inspect the car and work out what work is needed, how long it will take to complete, and they will give you their price. You should call a few firms to get quotes and this will allow you to spend some time to compare prices.

When you have made your price comparisons, and are ready to proceed, you will have to get your vehicle to the company. Most companies can arrange to collect your car or you can drive it there yourself. You are then able to pay a deposit for the work and you will need to complete and sign some paperwork which you should keep.

The time taken to complete a conversion will depend on the type of vehicle and how much work has to be done. The engineering companies that specialize in conversions will finish the car to a very high standard. When the work has been completed your vehicle will look as though it left the manufacturer as a right hand model.

When you collect the vehicle, the engineers will explain the modifications, and they will issue you with some paperwork. These documents will include a certificate to prove that your vehicle has passed the necessary safety inspection and your invoice. It is essential to keep this paperwork in a safe place as it may be required if you sell the car or move it to another country.

Most of the conversion specialists will offer other services such as servicing and maintenance for your vehicle. If there are any mechanical problems with your car following the conversion work you need to contact the firm. Any future maintenance work is best done by the firm that converted the car which will keep guarantees valid.




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