EU Spec Yeti to UK Spec

[Father_Jack]

Hi All,

I have lived in Switzerland for a few years and now it's time to come home to the UK.  I have been lucky to own a fabulous Yeti TDI 4x4 auto with 65K kilometres or 40K Miles and it is just brilliant, it still feels new to drive.  Its just a pleasure to drive and hence my hope to bring it home.  The things is...  When I take the car home I want to convert it to UK spec, so the steering wheel and pedals are on the right side of the car.  I know this isn't a simple thing but I was wondering if there is anyone who has done this or recommend a garage to do this for me. 

Thanks for any advice.

[Urrell]

I think that would be totally uneconomic.

[Paws4Thot]

3 hours ago, Father_Jack said:

Hi All,

I have lived in Switzerland for a few years and now it's time to come home to the UK.  I have been lucky to own a fabulous Yeti TDI 4x4 auto with 65K kilometres or 40K Miles and it is just brilliant, it still feels new to drive.  Its just a pleasure to drive and hence my hope to bring it home.  The things is...  When I take the car home I want to convert it to UK spec, so the steering wheel and pedals are on the right side of the car.  I know this isn't a simple thing but I was wondering if there is anyone who has done this or recommend a garage to do this for me. 

Thanks for any advice.

I don't think converting it from wrong hand drive to right hand drive is technically possible, or economically viable.

[Father_Jack]

12 hours ago, Paws4Thot said:

I don't think converting it from wrong hand drive to right hand drive is technically possible, or economically viable.

LOL "Wrong Hand Drive"  I know the steering box would need to be changed, new dash, clocks and lights etc.  But no one has given me a proper breakdown in cost.  I'm going to drive this car for years to come (hopefully).  It's as good as a new car, only it's paid off   With 40K miles TDI it not even properly broken in. Thanks Paws for response.

Alternatively sell it back to Skoda Switzerland and see what the UK market is like for a good Yeti.

[Paws4Thot]

17 minutes ago, Father_Jack said:

I know the steering box would need to be changed, new dash, clocks and lights etc.

Front bulkhead, pedal box.

Basically I think you need an RHD shell, steering rack and fascia, plus, based on knowing a garage that has rebuilt a few economic write-offs, about 100 hours labour to transfer the engine, interior, doors and glazing.

At this point, you basically have a new shell with an old interior and mechanicals.

[muddyjim]

Easy!!

 

 

Edited 8 February by muddyjim