Only about 52 countries in the world drive on the left side of the road, this driving system is introduced by Great Britain. Out of a total of 193 sovereign states, only 52 drive on the left side of the road or, say, right-hand drive mounted vehicles. This makes about 1/4. From total world driving with right-hand drive vehicles. More research shows that there is no special reason, while countries, including the United States of America, claim that it is safer.
Some readers may wonder how to convert a right side address to a left side. Obviously, this is not that simple and the risks and costs involved must be taken into consideration. But why is there a demand for such a method, and why are such users not buying right-hand drive or left-hand drive vehicles first hand to comply with their country’s traffic regulations? The results show that customers who cannot afford a new car opt for a second-hand one and when looking for a high-quality second-hand vehicle with less mileage and high specs, their eyes turn to Japan.
Japan is the largest market for the export of high-quality used cars, but Japan has a traffic system equivalent to that of the United Kingdom and drives on the left side of the road. Therefore, customers who want Japanese domestic vehicles must either drive a right-hand drive vehicle or perform steering conversion if there are strict rules on imports of used right-hand drive vehicles. Some countries have banned imports of right-hand drive vehicles entirely, drawing the attention of used car exporters to provide a left-hand drive conversion. One such exporter is Nexuss International Co. Ltd. of Japan known as Nexusscars. They strive to provide full support to the global importers of used cars from Japan.
The steering conversion process is technical and is not limited to mechanical, but also electrical. Vehicles that have central locking, power windows, and power steering must be reinstalled after conversion so that the driver does not feel different from the original. In the conversion process, the dashboard, door trims, and steering kit, including pedals, must first be removed. Pedal gaps on the floor should be fixed taking great care not to burn out any electrical system. Then the cables for the master cylinder, air conditioner, heater and power steering should be fixed on the opposite side. The important factor is installing the new electrical system and the new rubber parts and cables, including the pedals.
Airbags are very sensitive, so special care must be taken when removing the steering bracket and reattaching it. Lastly, the full checks to make sure all electrical systems are working properly after the new dash is fixed and the new steering bracket is properly welded to the passenger side. Once all functions are tested, the door trims need to be repaired and the job is almost done. In Japan there are road speed testers that will electronically report driving; This saves risks on the road. After the test shows that you are okay, your converted left-hand drive car is ready for safe driving.
There are few workshops in Japan that provide this extraordinary service with qualified mechanics. Steering conversion prices can vary and depend on the type of vehicle, but always get a second opinion on the prices and experience of such jobs. Have a nice car trip.