jeudi 6 octobre 2016

Searching For Right Hand Drive Conversions

By Maria Ward


If you take your US made car to a country where cars drive on the right hand side of the road you may want to get the controls moved. When looking for right hand drive conversions there are a few options available to you. Before you get these modifications done there are some important things to consider and a little research should be done before you make a final decision.

Converting vehicles from left to right hand drive is quite complicated and not as simple as moving a few controls. The driver controls such as foot pedals and steering wheel will have to be moved along with other interior components. The vehicle will also need some other mechanical work and the brakes and suspension systems will need adjustments to ensure the car can be used safely.

The cheapest way to do a conversion is to purchase a kit from an auto parts retailer in your area or online. This is a cost effective way to convert a car and there are packages that are suitable for most cars and they come with fitting diagrams. You should be mindful that the end results when using a kit are not of the highest standard and you will have metal levers and other mechanical parts exposed and visible.

You can locate a kit fairly easily and there are many web based suppliers that sell them and their web sites also contain some helpful information. The online retailers will have many kits in stock which you can order and have delivered to your address. You may need some extra tools and equipment which your kit supplier will be able to supply if you require them.

For the best results, giving your vehicle to an engineering firm and letting them to do the modification work, is the best option. There are companies that will carry out these modifications to very high standards. It will cost considerably more than a kit conversion but it is worth noting that the finished results are superior and the work is going to be covered by a guarantee.

After doing a little homework you can find businesses that will carry out the modifications to your vehicle. A lot of firms will have numbers listed in the local phone book and they will also advertise in newspapers and car magazines. The internet is a very good place to find a reliable firm and you can also speak to a technician in your neighborhood to see if they can help.

When your vehicle has been converted it will need to be inspected to ensure it complies with safety regulations. If a car is converted by a company it will be returned to you with the documents confirming it has passed inspection. If the conversion is done with a kit, the vehicle can be taken for the safety checks afterwards, and the necessary documents can be issued.

When you make any major alterations to a vehicle, the manufacturer warranty will no longer be applicable. The resale value of the car can also be affected after these conversions have been done. It is also a requirement that you inform your vehicle insurance company about any modifications and your payments could be higher.




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