Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Finding A Well 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.

After selecting an engineering firm to do the work on your vehicle you will need to make an appointment to visit them for a discussion. The engineers will examine the car and work out what work is to be done and they will give you a price for the job. It is advisable to contact a few firms to get price quotes which will enable you to compare prices before you commit.

When you have compared the quotes and selected a firm you will need to get the vehicle to their premises for the work to be done. The majority of firms will collect your vehicle or you can take it there yourself. You will usually have to pay a deposit and complete some paperwork and it is important to retain this for when you collect your car.

The time it takes to convert your car to a RHD model will depend on what modifications are required and the model of the car. The specialized mechanics will be very experienced and they will carry out the work to a high standard. When the alterations have been done the car will look as though it was originally manufactured as a right hand drive 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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