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Do people still do car converion in Nigeria?
How safe is it?
Do we have specialist in Nigeria who can do the conversion effectively?
Is there difference between conversions for private/personal use and those intended for commercial purpose
what is the current trend?

koka reeves
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com

Created 15th October 2018 to match dates stated in its AD
Reluctant sale of a 2002 Honda legend
Fully loaded , service history, just serviced and also fitted with 2 tyres and front stabiliser links. The timing belt was changed by Honda garage in Germany with several other part replacements and AC service when I bought it a couple of years back. The body work and interior is very good. Hardly used . The car is located in Lagos Nigeria. I imported the car myself from Germany about two years ago and I only use it probably three times in a year for two weeks and fully service it twice a year. It is not new but well kept in tip top condition. There are a couple of what I personally will call minor flaws example the rear bumper trim was poorly replaced when it came off whilst driving, the driver side door switch has been modified slightly, and there are tiny scratches on the paintwork caused on two occasions by undue care at the car wash. Every thing else is very good. A.c. CD changer, leather, auto, etc maintenance, two keys, all documents available, Xenon headlights, The engine for a 3.5 cc is super silent and fast.......etc
I have just serviced it again, Unfortunately, I didn't check the exact mileage when i parked it three weeks ago. But i guess it is probably around the 187,000 km mark may be more. This car still has lots of mileage left in it with the new time belt and constant service it requires.
I intentionally left the suspension in the original factory condition so if you are not an extremely careful driver or if you want to give this car to someone else to drive you around on the Nigerian roads then this car is not for you otherwise you will have to raise the suspension. As for its power pull, only very limited cars can touch this giant beaut when on a smooth road.
Check out the You tube video
For peace of mind bring your mechanic along (Although we know how deceptive they can be just to make money of you!!)The car is located in a quiet residential area of Lekki Gardens phase 3, near Lagos Business school.
koka +447956119269 (UK) or email me koka50@hotmail.com
I may not respond immediately if you send message via NairaLand
asking #1.2M slightly negotiable
I have given the true details of the car as best as I can you are welcome to scrutinise the information provided and make necessary enquiries. I wont want to sell a faulty car to anyone. As for why I am selling the car? I just left Nigeria like I said and the roads are much worse each time i come. To make matters worse none of those lunatic drivers in Nigeria (not everyone by the way) has the patience for careful drivers slowing down in such abysmal roads. So, i am afraid car must go.
See youtube videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHVhdAdlY4w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZqgjgm8N8g

We are not a big fan of these scaremongering scoundrels as to car conversion and the hiccups associated with compromising safety. The reality is that people will not contemplate conversion, if they can afford a decent factory manufactured LHD vehicle. The flip side is the hidden agenda the car owners also have for wanting to save a few pennies to show that you have haggling prowess in order to get their car converted. The genuineness of the likes of sienna is often wasted on the fact that car owners will still end up converting their cars anyway. So if you want to convert your car so be it. Whichever make or model go for it but make sure you buy the essential parts and use a qualified specialist for the job!! We find it amusing when people enquire about the price of LHD parts from us and expect to get it for peanuts. "Oh it is four times cheaper in Nigeria or Ghana" well, we cannot comment about the parts you will get in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon or Gambia neither can we assume the issue of where the so called cheaper parts are being sourced. That is why it is advisable to shop around. Bottom line get OEM parts specific to the car you want to convert. That is the least car owners can do to minimise cowboys in the auto industry and promote safety as well.
Try getting your hand on literature it may give you some ideas as to the project you are about to venture into, don't you think?

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-conversion-CD-Literature-guide-book-RHD-to-LHD-LHD-to-RHD-Revised-edition-/331937734808?hash=item4d4907e098:g:biEAAOSw14xWL~nv

Are people still converting cars in Nigeria?
Is it still worth the hassle?
As an ongoing business in UK for the last six year we have noticed a decline in the sale of converted car parts to customers from Nigeria but there is still steady demand from other west African countries. The real issue can be narrowed down to cost of original parts from Europe compared to the cheap labour and availability of parts in Nigeria. My last visit to Owode and Ladipo in Lagos last year would suggest a mish-mash in getting original parts and the question of getting a reputable workshop to carry out conversion. Majority of mechanics are now charging for the conversion as a whole package and that is worrying especially when customers are not aware of which parts have been used in the conversion as long as the job is done at a cheap price!! That could be a costly exercise.
Even as a specialist retailer in UK we are aware that the issue of car conversion is debatable and there are reasons for and against it but the way and manner in which mechanics uses different unpleasantly cunning means to convert cars in Nigeria just to cut corners and make exorbitant profits in Nigeria does not do justice to the very limited few that are open and honest to their customers when advising them in steps they can take to get the job done properly and most importantly as safe as possible
So is it still worth converting cars anyway?
I am sure the debate will still wrangle on for some time to come
koka
+447956119269
http://www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com/

We specialise in car conversion parts and LHD vehicles in UK
I recently visited Nigeria and tested a Lexus IS 200 that was converted for a friend on mine 3 years ago. I noticed that the cosmetics are still intact but the steering rack is faulty and stiff.
Car conversion has been common practice in the whole of the West African region for over a decade now which invariably can be argued is here to stay but how safe is the practice?
The cheaper the conversion the better for consumer, which unfortunately may not be the case for safety, so how are mechanics able to keep the cost down?
Are consumers entitled to know what they are paying for in terms of the parts and process?
Given all the information relating to car conversion will consumers still opt for it or the original left hand cars?
Could decisions be due to literacy or economic condition?



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Lefthanddrivespecialist
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com
email: info@lefthanddrivespecialist.com
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-conversion-complete-guide-manual-right-to-left-hand-drive-parts-accessories-/331084862316
Manuals are also available in Nigeria request can be made via our email address

We specialise in car conversion parts and LHD vehicles in UK
I recently visited Nigeria and tested a Lexus IS 200 that was converted for a friend on mine 3 years ago. I noticed that the cosmetics are still intact but the steering rack is faulty and stiff.
Car conversion has been common practice in the whole of the West African region for over a decade now which invariably can be argued is here to stay but how safe is the practice?
The cheaper the conversion the better for consumer, which unfortunately may not be the case for safety, so how are mechanics able to keep the cost down?
Are consumers entitled to know what they are paying for in terms of the parts and process?
Given all the information relating to car conversion will consumers still opt for it or the original left hand cars?
Could decisions be due to literacy or economic condition?



Author
Lefthanddrivespecialist
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com
email: info@lefthanddrivespecialist.com
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-conversion-complete-guide-manual-right-to-left-hand-drive-parts-accessories-/331084862316
Manuals are also available in Nigeria request can be made via our email address

We specialise in car conversion parts and LHD vehicles in UK
I recently visited Nigeria and tested a Lexus IS 200 that was converted for a friend on mine 3 years ago. I noticed that the cosmetics are still intact but the steering rack is faulty and stiff.
Car conversion has been common practice in the whole of the West African region for over a decade now which invariably can be argued is here to stay but how safe is the practice?
The cheaper the conversion the better for consumer, which unfortunately may not be the case for safety, so how are mechanics able to keep the cost down?
Are consumers entitled to know what they are paying for in terms of the parts and process?
Given all the information relating to car conversion will consumers still opt for it or the original left hand cars?
Could decisions be due to literacy or economic condition?



Author
Lefthanddrivespecialist
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com
email: info@lefthanddrivespecialist.com
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-conversion-complete-guide-manual-right-to-left-hand-drive-parts-accessories-/331084862316
Manuals are also available in Nigeria request can be made via our email address

We specialise in car conversion parts and LHD vehicles in UK
I recently visited Nigeria and tested a Lexus IS 200 that was converted for a friend on mine 3 years ago. I noticed that the cosmetics are still intact but the steering rack is faulty and stiff.
Car conversion has been common practice in the whole of the West African region for over a decade now which invariably can be argued is here to stay but how safe is the practice?
The cheaper the conversion the better for consumer, which unfortunately may not be the case for safety, so how are mechanics able to keep the cost down?
Are consumers entitled to know what they are paying for in terms of the parts and process?
Given all the information relating to car conversion will consumers still opt for it or the original left hand cars?
Could decisions be due to literacy or economic condition?



Author
Lefthanddrivespecialist
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com
email: info@lefthanddrivespecialist.com
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-conversion-complete-guide-manual-right-to-left-hand-drive-parts-accessories-/331084862316
Manuals are also available in Nigeria request can be made via our email address

We specialise in car conversion parts and LHD vehicles in UK
I recently visited Nigeria and tested a Lexus IS 200 that was converted for a friend on mine 3 years ago. I noticed that the cosmetics are still intact but the steering rack is faulty and stiff.
Car conversion has been common practice in the whole of the West African region for over a decade now which invariably can be argued is here to stay but how safe is the practice?
The cheaper the conversion the better for consumer, which unfortunately may not be the case for safety, so how are mechanics able to keep the cost down?
Are consumers entitled to know what they are paying for in terms of the parts and process?
Given all the information relating to car conversion will consumers still opt for it or the original left hand cars?
Could decisions be due to literacy or economic condition?



Author
Lefthanddrivespecialist
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com
email: info@lefthanddrivespecialist.com
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-conversion-complete-guide-manual-right-to-left-hand-drive-parts-accessories-/331084862316
Manuals are also available in Nigeria request can be made via our email address

We specialise in car conversion parts and LHD vehicles in UK
I recently visited Nigeria and tested a Lexus IS 200 that was converted for a friend on mine 3 years ago. I noticed that the cosmetics are still intact but the steering rack is faulty and stiff.
Car conversion has been common practice in the whole of the West African region for over a decade now which invariably can be argued is here to stay but how safe is the practice?
The cheaper the conversion the better for consumer, which unfortunately may not be the case for safety, so how are mechanics able to keep the cost down?
Are consumers entitled to know what they are paying for in terms of the parts and process?
Given all the information relating to car conversion will consumers still opt for it or the original left hand cars?
Could decisions be due to literacy or economic condition?



Author
Lefthanddrivespecialist
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com
email: info@lefthanddrivespecialist.com
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-conversion-complete-guide-manual-right-to-left-hand-drive-parts-accessories-/331084862316
Manuals are also available in Nigeria request can be made via our email address

converting cars from right hand to left hand is more technical as pointed out in this forum unfortunately the reasons for conversion in the west African region is more complicated than sienna has carefully laid out from his experience and expertise. ( I wonder if he is from that region) Anyway not to deviate, for those living here in UK or any of the countries with right hand steered vehicles I will expect them to be more aware of the H&S aspect (which is not necessarily the case)
So before working out the maths deal with the safety first which means determine parts required from a reputable conversion specialist and ascertain viability
A cheap right hand drive vehicle may not mean good economic sense in the long run

koka
www.lefthanddrivespecialist.com

the part number is on the actual compressor part so it may require for you to remove or loosen it to see the part number. it depends on where the number is printed on the compressor.

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natstosh,
preferably buy ac compressor with same part number as the one you have now


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peddyuk,

whether you are converting a lexus or a honda the first question you need to ask yourself is which one of them is most durable for the Nigerian roads just as if it was the original left hand drive car. The next issue is the person converting it as long as it is done properly then you are on a winner. Lastly what is your preference ?
Make sure all the parts are available before you endeavour into the question of conversion. So your first port of call is to make enquiries from a few conversion specialist and sample their views
Remember some specialist are quite good in adapting but safety is paramount.

Regards
Lefthanddrivespecialist UK

sienna we received a call from a lady a few days ago stating that you live in UK and that you do conversion only a past time hobby rather than on professional basis
Will you be happy if we direct our customers to you? Sometimes we do get inundated with telephone calls enquiring about conversion specialist


koka
Lefthanddrivespecialist

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