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LHDVehicle.com was first set up a couple of years ago to assist those looking to buy left hand drive salvage and damaged cars. The site was developed to include where to buy and sell all types of left hand drive cars, trucks, 4x4 and other vehicles. By the end of 2007, lhdvehicle.com and the companies associated with it had enabled thousands of people not only from the UK but also from many other countries from all over the world to successfully buy and sell thousands of used and new left hand drive cars. Last year, 2008, saw a further upturn in visitors to this site and 2009 is looking even better even though the economic downturn is affecting everyone financially. Those who need a left hand car have to look to finding the cheapest possible outlets and sources, such as through lhdvehicle.com
UK GBP£ Sterling falls to a record low against the Euro. - The credit crunch bites even harder and economies around the world are experiencing severe downturns. In the UK the ever weakening British Pound now seems to have gone into free fall, possibly heading for an incredible 1 to 1 parity with the Euro. It makes the import of all goods, including cars from Europe to the UK, expensive.
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However, there is an up side to all this which is that buyers living outside the UK are now able to buy cars at around 30 % less than they were a year ago due to the large fluctuation in currency values and the decrease in the value of the British Pound. eBay UK seems to be the foreign buyers favourite hunting ground, being able to choose from a wide selection of LHD cars on eBay from the comfort of their own home whilst sat in front of their computer.
It has surprised many eBay sellers in the UK, one in particular, Steve Jones from South Wales, who sold his LHD car to a buyer from the Ukraine. A pleased Mr Jones said, “I had been trying to sell my car elsewhere for weeks when a colleague down the pub suggested I try eBay. It was a absolutely cracking suggestion - the car sold for more than I wanted to some foreign chap. I think he was from the Ukraine. I’ll be buying my mate a pint tonight.”
Beware that cheap Left Hand Drive “Bargain” The police and local authorities are toughening up on unregistered foreign cars in the UK. Surveilance is being kept at ports and other places of foreign cars as they enter the country. The authorities are using the latest digital photography to identify the owners of LHD cars... read more........
It appears as though as the credit crunch bites ever harder that most countries in Europe are being affected. I have noticed that used second hand cars in Holland, traditionally more expensive as a result of the initial hefty BPM tax levied on them when first registered there, are now as cheap if not cheaper when compared to other neighbouring countries, especially Germany.
Maybe Holland is experiencing tougher financial times than other EU member states, or the over stocking of cars by some car dealers in Holland means that if they need to sell they have to price keenly. Whatever the reason, Holland seems to be the place to look for a bargain left hand drive car right now.
As a retired dealer formerly I specialised in left hand drive cars, particularly 4x4, (Land Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol and other four wheel drive vehicles) and have been trading in mainland Europe for over 20 years. I also have experience in other makes of left drive cars, such as Mercedes, BMW, VW, Citroen, Peugeot, Audi, Renault, Ford, Jaguar, Opel, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Smart, Mini, numerous American cars, diesel cars, motorhomes, trucks, vans and commercials, plus various other manufacturers.
Buying a car in Europe can work out to be cheaper than buying in the UK for certain left hand drive. However the recent economic turmoil caused by the credit crunch has seen the value of the GBP £ sterling not only against the US$Dollar but also against the ever stronger European currency, namely the Euro. This now means that it has never been a better time for people to buy cars from England and export them. Cars in the UK have never been so cheap for people from the rest of Europe. - Just hunt down that bargain buy. (See report above about GBP£.)
A few years ago (2005), road taxes also changed in the Netherlands. It had been possible for anyone to have a 4x4, which if it was prepared as a commercial vehicle, ( i.e. removing some of the seats, blanking out side windows plus other changes) then it was taxed at around a fifth of the regular road tax. In the Netherlands, where the road tax is based on weight, it meant that the tax on a Land Rover Defender of around 2 tonnes weight would work out at around 360 euro per year instead of around 1350 euro.
As a result of this, the owners of these cars, (the road tax increased by a massive 100%, from 400 euro to 800 euro per year), have either sold or decided to hang on to their vehicles. This has meant smaller supply and a hardening in prices of the available limited stock.
However a tightening of the rather lax regulations, meant that the owners of these commercial 4x4 had to have a VAT (BTW) registered business to qualify for the reduction. This wiped out hundreds if not thousands of owners eligibilty. This meant that there was a glut of such vehicles and there was a sharp drop in prices. Land Rover 130 crewcabs were especially affected, with many bargains to be found.
But, this is in the past. Now as in Germany, the market has settled down and things are back to almost as they were before. There are no real bargains as such and if there are they will not be around for long. It should also be noted that in the Netherlands there is another tax on non commercial vehicles (called personnewagens), which is a one off payment from when the car is new, of around 40% of the vehicles new sale price, including all options. It is not reclaimable, except for newer vehicles which were first registered October 2006 and thereafter.
This means that generally in the Netherlands, regular LHD cars are significantly more expensive than elsewhere in Europe, until they get to around ten years old then they more or less fall in line with other countries. This is because the Dutch are not so keen on older vehicles, which means that if they want to sell older cars, they have to look to export them, so the price has to be competitive with neighbouring countries. Commercial vehicles however, are generally cheaper than the surrounding countries and there are a few good buys around.
Another influence on the price of left drive cars is from the ex Soviet block countries. The further east you go the higher the price as there is more demand. But that does not mean that the Polish for example will not be seen in the UK buying RHD cars, because the price is a lot cheaper. They will take them back to Poland and then convert the car, truck, 4x4 or van from right hand drive to left hand drive and still make a profit.
All vehicles in Europe must have a registration document (log book). If it does not, walk away from it as there is probably something wrong with it, no matter what excuse the owner comes up with.
Also check the VIN number on the chassis. It should be easy to find as this forms part of the cars annual inspection. The owner should know where it is located. If you cannot find it or it appears to have been tampered with, damaged or altered, forget the car.
If you buy the car, the owner should be able to arrange an export document and temporary registration plates for the drive home.
To register a left hand drive car in the United Kingdom, the DVLA needs a certificate of conformity from the manufacturer (normally a formality), as the vehicle has already been registered within the EU, but it is a red tape rule that needs to be conformed to. It can cost up to £100 for certain cars, so check it out first. In addition the vehicle will need a UK MOT and do not forget that you will need to change the LHD headlamps to UK RHD ones. Then you need to register the vehicle with the DVLA (check out their website). You will also have to insure the car, pay a fee for registration and 6 or 12 months road tax.
I am often asked whether it is possible to convert a vehicle from RHD to LHD or vice versa. Answer is of course, conversion is nearly always possible, but you will need to source the parts. It may be possible to buy new, but this would work out expensive, so sourcing secondhand parts would be best. I have experience of Landrovers and know that it is certainly possible to convert Landrover Defenders, 90, 110 and 130. There is a company in the Phillipines who convert brand new RHD Toyotas to LHD. Obviously the more complicated the vehicle (i.e. with air conditioning) the more difficult the conversion. You should also check to ensure that you are not infringing on technical specifications regards type approval if the car is to stay within the European Union.
The origins of driving on the right or left hand side of the road are believed to date back to the middle ages. What it means is that as a result today more than 60% of countries now have left hand drive and around 40% right hand drive. In some of these countries the law decrees right or left hand drive and no exceptions are allowed. Because there are so many countries which have leftdrive, the demand for left hand drive is so much greater.
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- The credit crunch bites even harder and economies around the world are experiencing severe downturns. In the UK the ever weakening British Pound now seems to have gone into free fall, possibly heading for an incredible 1 to 1 parity with the Euro. It makes the import of all goods, including cars from Europe to the UK, expensive. 
that buyers living outside the UK are now able to buy cars at around 30 % less than they were a year ago due to the large fluctuation in currency values and the decrease in the value of the British Pound. eBay UK seems to be the foreign buyers favourite hunting ground, being able to choose from a wide selection of LHD cars on eBay from the comfort of their own home whilst sat in front of their computer.
Wales, who sold his LHD car to a buyer from the Ukraine. A pleased Mr Jones said, “I had been trying to sell my car elsewhere for weeks when a colleague down the pub suggested I try eBay. It was a absolutely cracking suggestion - the car sold for more than I wanted to some foreign chap. I think he was from the Ukraine. I’ll be buying my mate a pint tonight.” 
I specialised in left hand drive cars, particularly 4x4, (Land Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol and other four wheel drive vehicles) and have been trading in mainland Europe for over 20 years. I also have experience in other makes of left drive cars, such as Mercedes, BMW, VW, Citroen, Peugeot, Audi, Renault, Ford, Jaguar, Opel, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Smart, Mini, numerous American cars, diesel cars, motorhomes, trucks, vans and commercials, plus various other manufacturers.
they get to around ten years old then they more or less fall in line with other countries. This is because the Dutch are not so keen on older vehicles, which means that if they want to sell older cars, they have to look to export them, so the price has to be competitive with neighbouring countries. Commercial vehicles however, are generally cheaper than the surrounding countries and there are a few good buys around.
whether it is possible to convert a vehicle from RHD to LHD or vice versa. Answer is of course, conversion is nearly always possible, but you will need to source the parts. It may be possible to buy new, but this would work out expensive, so sourcing secondhand parts would be best. I have experience of Landrovers and know that it is certainly possible to convert Landrover Defenders, 90, 110 and 130. There is a company in the Phillipines who convert brand new RHD Toyotas to LHD. Obviously the more complicated the vehicle (i.e. with air conditioning) the more difficult the conversion. You should also check to ensure that you are not infringing on technical specifications regards type approval if the car is to stay within the European Union.
hand drive. In some of these countries the law decrees right or left hand drive and no exceptions are allowed. Because there are so many countries which have leftdrive, the demand for left hand drive is so much greater
