Thinking of turning a left-hook import into a righty in Australia? Good news: classics often don’t need converting—many states allow LHD registration if the car is roughly 25–30+ years old, usually on conditional schemes—but anything modern will need a full LHD to RHD conversion and compliance with the ADRs.
Proper conversions aren’t a quick dab with a spanner; expect steering, dash, pedal box, HVAC, wipers, lighting and wiring to be re-engineered, then signed off by an accredited engineer (VASS in Vic, VSCCS in NSW, blue plate in QLD).
Costs vary wildly, but budget around AUD $20k–$60k+ for common models, with complex late-model trucks and muscle cars heading north of that like a galah with a tailwind.
Pick a specialist with documented ADR compliance, get the engineer’s report and warranty in writing, and ring your insurer before the first bolt hits the tray.
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