Can I ask what might be a silly question:
If a car has been brought into the UK but not had its km converted to miles during its SVA (assuming this is possible) - can you get the conversion done later in its life?
The reason is thus, I am looking at buying an import that hasnt had its conversion done.
Is noone replying to this coz the answer is so simple?
I suspected that only an importer could change the miles on a car as it goes through its SVA - but dont know...
Anyone?
Hi mate,
yes you can some people were talking about it on another thread very recently. There is a couple of companies, who will convert to mph, and also some will be able to convert the milometer to the correct mileage value.
regards
Gareth
Thanks mate - do you remember who started the thread or how long ago it was?
I did search before I posted (its annoying when ppl dont) but came up blank...
they mentioned bristol I think. Someone found 2 companies who both had similiar names.....
found the thread here (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11662&highlight=bristol+AND+speedo)
regards
Gareth
Nice one G - that thread seems to lack a conclusion, so I\'ll email both companies and whack up thier reply here.
There is also a company called DigiDash in Southampton area that does this i think!
QuoteOriginally posted by jetpilot
There is also a company called DigiDash in Southampton area that does this i think!
Really? Got a link? Have been looking in to doing this but the nearest company Ive found is in Bristol!!
Ian
Sorry mate i havent. It was a while ago when i was trading, maybe if you phone one of the local japnese auction houses they may have a number.
Sorry
K dude, no worries. Ill get off me ar$e and do some research!! :)
Thanks anyway!
There is somebody on ebay offering to do this at the moment, I think when I contacted him he was talking about £150
Hi,
If you send me the speedo, I can get it done. Have the speedo changed from KPH to MPH, including a full recalibration of mileage display. PM or e mail me for details.
Rgds
Freddy, I\'ll pm you mate.
If the kms are put into miles - does anything else need adjustment to stop the car thinking its in kms still...
I dont want the miles doubling once the conversion is done!!
As promised above, here is the reply from autoprotec:
Thanks for your email
This conversion changes the clock to miles specs so it (KM LIGHT OUT MILE LIGHT ON)and I charge £100 for the recalibration conversion the postage cost is also your cost (to and return) which judging off other clocks sent by post this is around £7-00 each way
I require the clock only and advise that it is well packaged and bubble wrap protected recorded delivery is a good option
I usually accept payment via pay pal including the return postage (which obviously you would calculate from the price on sending to add in)
For your peace of mind I have feedback on the FTO owner’s site for recalibrations I have done by post in FORUM / NAMED section paul@Autoprotec
//www.ftooc.org
if you have any further questions or require any further info please don’t hesitate to contact me
Many thanks Paul (Autoprotec)
//www.autoprotec.co.uk
all contact details there
Hi Chap,
According to my receipts the 1st UK owner of my car whom had the car imported had the speedo converted by http://www.protech-uk.co.uk/
Was £185 back in 1999. Hopefully be cheaper now.
Seems this was the first stop for the car.
The receipt says..
Speedo conversion and derestrict from KM to MPH : £185.00
MOT Test : £31.44
Supply and fit numberplates : £25.00
Fit rear fog light : £40.00
Fit Cat 1 Alarm : £352.50
Reset Odometer : £125.00 (..?)
Hope that\'s of some use if you\'re still in limbo.
Cheers,