Our exclusive partner, Autogroup International, has over 30 years of experience, and has mastered this art. They have successfully converted more than 4500 American-made SUVs, pickup trucks, and muscle cars to meet the specific requirements of countries where right-hand drive is the norm, making them the perfect partner for American Vehicles.

WHY CHOOSE PROFESSIONAL CONVERSION OVER DIY KITS?
Do-it-yourself (DIY) right-hand drive conversion kits may seem like an attractive, cost-effective option, but they fall short in several critical areas. Quality control, safety, and compliance with international regulations are just a few of the aspects that can be compromised when attempting this complex task without professional expertise.
Autogroup International employs a large team of over 175 professionals, including electrical and mechanical engineers, auto electricians, upholsters, fiberglass technicians, welders, lathe operators, painters, HVAC technicians, and steering systems specialists. Each conversion requires between 700 – 1000 new parts, components, and materials, making this a task best left to the experts.

THE TEAM – THE BACKBONE OF SUCCESSFUL CONVERSIONS
Their success in vehicle conversions can be attributed to its team of skilled engineers who specialize in different aspects of the conversion process. These include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plastic engineering, and experts in reverse engineering. Together, they collaborate to tackle the various challenges involved in converting LHD vehicles to RHD.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: POWERING THE CONVERSION
Switching from LHD to RHD requires significant alterations to a vehicle’s electrical system. Autogroup International’s electrical engineering team is an essential cog in the conversion process. They modify and re-engineer electrical components like wiring looms, exterior lighting, airbags, seating controls, door switch panels, and ECM reprogramming.

PLASTICS ENGINEERING: MANUFACTURING PRECISION COMPONENTS
The plastics engineering team plays a significant role in manufacturing modified components for the conversion process. They select suitable plastic materials, conduct research and sample testing, and oversee the production of components like dashboard panels, HVAC units, door switch panels, and other plastic parts.

ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION: ENSURING COMPLIANCE AND TRACEABILITY
To ensure that all conversions meet the required standards and requirements, the engineering documentation team meticulously documents the entire process. They also maintain control over engineering-related documents and records, establishing traceability and accountability for each vehicle conversion. Without compliance documentation – the converted vehicle will never pass government inspections and won’t be able to be registered.

CONVERSION PROCESS: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH
Autogroup International follows a comprehensive and systematic approach to transforming LHD vehicles into RHD vehicles. This involves multiple stages such as vehicle inspection and research, design and engineering, reverse engineering and prototyping, manufacturing and quality assurance, and compliance and homologation.

1. STAGE 1: VEHICLE INSPECTION AND RESEARCH
2. STAGE 2: DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
3. STAGE 3: REVERSE ENGINEERING AND PROTOTYPING
4. STAGE 4: MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
5. STAGE 5: COMPLIANCE AND HOMOLOGATION

A RIGHT-HAND DRIVE CONVERSION KIT WILL NOT WORK
It is simply impossible and unsafe to use a ‘right-hand drive conversion kit’ and to convert the vehicle in a home garage or even in a mechanical workshop. All owners expect a 100% mirror image conversion, and this is impossible as a DIY project. If anyone could produce a ‘right-hand drive conversion kit’ for an American SUV, Pickup Truck or Muscle Car – then it would be Autogroup International with our three decades of experience of converting 4500+ vehicles to right-hand drive.

CONCLUSION
Through meticulous vehicle preparation, comprehensive research and design, precise engineering, and adherence to compliance and homologation regulations, Autogroup International delivers impeccable RHD conversions. Their commitment to innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction establishes them as a global leader in vehicle conversions. Experience the thrill of driving an American beast in 40+ countries with Autogroup International’s exceptional RHD conversions.
American Vehicles is the Australian distributer for AGI and has the capability to deliver these vehicles across Australia. Our fully equipped service center in Melbourne is ready to fulfil the 3-year warranty offered on these vehicles. With over 30 years of experience in delivering these vehicles to the Australian market, all vehicles are safe, reliable, and fully ADR compliant.