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Flembouyant

I’m moving to Belgium and want to buy a car in this country before I go. You advised me of LHD dealers such as The Left Hand Drive Place at Daneshill, near Basingstoke, but the cars are still quite expensive compared to RHD. I know its preferable to get a LHD car but is it really necessary?

Asked on 14 August 2010 by DY, via email

Answered by Honest John

All cars a sold in the UK have kmh as well as mph speedometers, so that isn't a problem. But you may have to buy a pair of right dipping headlights and move the rear fog from right to left in order to pass whatever technical inspections they have in Belgium. The Belgian consulate should be able to tell you more.

Tags: buying left-hand drive

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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