RHD cars in Dubai
#1
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RHD cars in Dubai
Can anyone give me a definitive answer on importing a RHD car to Dubai. I have two, an old classic car which I am restoring and a TVR which you can't get out here. I have heard lots of things but basically coming back to it's who you know and there isn't a definitive rule on this. Does anyone actually know or has done it.
#2
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Re: RHD cars in Dubai
Maybe a stupid question, but have you actually spoken to the traffic police about this? If anyone's going to know...
#3
Re: RHD cars in Dubai
Definative: Its illegal to drive a rhd car in Dubai, its also illegal to drive a car converted from rhd to lhd. Otherwise I'd be driving a Jap import for peanuts thats been converted.
Not so definative: If you are a well connected local or an expat with a LOT of Wasta then you might be able to.
In short forget about it
Not so definative: If you are a well connected local or an expat with a LOT of Wasta then you might be able to.
In short forget about it
#4
Re: RHD cars in Dubai
Definative: Its illegal to drive a rhd car in Dubai, its also illegal to drive a car converted from rhd to lhd. Otherwise I'd be driving a Jap import for peanuts thats been converted.
Not so definative: If you are a well connected local or an expat with a LOT of Wasta then you might be able to.
In short forget about it
Not so definative: If you are a well connected local or an expat with a LOT of Wasta then you might be able to.
In short forget about it
#8
Re: RHD cars in Dubai
there's a TVR out there already...
I asked someone if they took their car with them and they said they didn't think it would cope with the heat out there, however they'd seen a TVR driving around so if that works then anything will.
I asked someone if they took their car with them and they said they didn't think it would cope with the heat out there, however they'd seen a TVR driving around so if that works then anything will.
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Re: RHD cars in Dubai
A UK registered RHD car can be brought into the UAE and driven on the roads for maximum 6 months - it will remain on UK numberplates etc. This cannot be extended.
You cannot register a RHD car in the UAE - you can of course have one here solely for use on the track, though you'll have to trailer it to and from the track.
As for TVRs in Dubai - knowing how bad they can be in the UK, I really wouldn't want to know how 45-50C heat would play out
You cannot register a RHD car in the UAE - you can of course have one here solely for use on the track, though you'll have to trailer it to and from the track.
As for TVRs in Dubai - knowing how bad they can be in the UK, I really wouldn't want to know how 45-50C heat would play out
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Re: RHD cars in Dubai
I'm guessing the fact you can't buy one means the company isn't too confident. They're unreliable enough in the UK!!
#12
Re: RHD cars in Dubai
My brother had one in London and spent most of the time at the dealership. Brilliant car tho, love the sound of the TVR. he used to call it his shaggin wagon
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#13
Re: RHD cars in Dubai
Can anyone give me a definitive answer on importing a RHD car to Dubai. I have two, an old classic car which I am restoring and a TVR which you can't get out here. I have heard lots of things but basically coming back to it's who you know and there isn't a definitive rule on this. Does anyone actually know or has done it.
Try calling 00971 4 3338586/3338486 maybe they can help you with your questions? Also, the Dubai Traffic Police is a good call.
#14
Re: RHD cars in Dubai
Japanese imports being re-exported to RHD markets. India/South Africa/UK/Pakistan.