By Josephine Pennington


There are many vehicles manufactured in a left-hand drive model which are desirable to drivers in countries where right-hand drive is the standard. For some of these cars, there is not enough demand for manufacturers to make a RHD version available. If you really want one of the muscle cars such as a Camaro, for example to drive in Australia, Japan or the UK, you will probably need to look for a right hand drive Camaro conversion to satisfy your preference.

The muscle cars such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Viper and Ford Mustang are examples of vehicle which are considered desirable by fans of the brand, but they are not routinely manufactured in a right-hand drive configuration. One option, if you insist upon this particular brand is convert the equipment to a left-hand-drive model. The desire for the brand has to be very powerful in order to make this option acceptable. The market is so limited that the price tag is high.

Countries which require a RHD vehicle, such as the UK, Australia and Japan may choose to allow conversions to take place on imported LHD vehicles. There are kits which can be purchased by those who are capable of doing the converting as a do-it-yourself project. Alternatively, you can hire a company which will do the process for you. This will allow an American manufactured vehicle to be converted so that it is legal to operate in RHD countries and locations.

To start such a project personally is not suitable for everyone. You need to be knowledgeable about automobile mechanics and tools. You will also need to handle the emotional stresses of cutting into a costly vehicle during the conversion process.

Hiring the work done is another option. There are individuals and firms that have the experience and tools to do the job right. Picking the right firm requires reviewing the qualifications carefully so that the final result will be to your liking. The tools can represent an outlay of funds that would only be used once if you decide to do the work yourself.

Contacting other vehicle owners who have had the work done is a good way to obtain a reference that means something. Because the price of a conversion can be substantial, it's important to find a qualified mechanic to do the conversion. You will also need to check about the regulations to see what the specifics are to be in compliance.

Locating companies with mechanics who have the best experience and training is only part of the equation. You also need to be assured that the parts which are used in the project are high quality. Review the available information about the firm to be sure they offer the best results.

You can also go to a firm that specializes in importing LHD vehicles from the United States and doing the conversions before placing the vehicles on the market. This process is still costly, but you will be assured of the quality of the work in each vehicle. The vehicle will always meet governmental regulations, regardless of the origin of the model and brand.




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