Tuesday 15 November 2016

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.

After doing some homework you can locate an established business that will do the modifications to your car. A lot of businesses are listed in the telephone book and they also advertise in newspapers and car magazines. The net is also a good place to find a company and you can speak to an auto technician in your neighborhood to see if they can recommend a specialist.

After finding a company to do the modification work you will need to visit them to discuss things. The mechanics will assess the car and work out what needs doing before giving you a quote for the work and explaining what will be done. It is useful to obtain quotes from a few different firms in order to make price comparisons before making a decision.

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 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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