A car from Europe & transport company

Post by **Freightdog** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:06 pm

That's the fella. I was searching the wrong initials. I'll bookmark him now.

yes, the cars I have are years in my possession (decades, in some cases), but probably handicapped by being right hand drive.

mannanman · Post by **mannanman** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:56 pm

pretty certain they banned RHD imports some years back.

Bluenose · Post by **Bluenose** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:57 am

mannanman wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:56 pm pretty certain they banned RHD imports some years back.

Officially yes, as per Customs website (the technical issue is that HS classification doesn't distinguish between LHD and RHD):

The following items, which cannot be included in Annex 1, due to the technical issue of HS classification, are also prohibited on imports:
Right-hand drive vehicle;

mannanman · Post by **mannanman** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:40 pm

Bluenose wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:57 am
mannanman wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:56 pm pretty certain they banned RHD imports some years back.
Officially yes, as per Customs website (the technical issue is that HS classification doesn't distinguish between LHD and RHD):

The following items, which cannot be included in Annex 1, due to the technical issue of HS classification, are also prohibited on imports:
Right-hand drive vehicle;

So they are banned then.

Post by **Freightdog** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:02 pm

mannanman wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:40 pm
Bluenose wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:57 am
mannanman wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:56 pm pretty certain they banned RHD imports some years back.
Officially yes, as per Customs website (the technical issue is that HS classification doesn't distinguish between LHD and RHD):

The following items, which cannot be included in Annex 1, due to the technical issue of HS classification, are also prohibited on imports:
Right-hand drive vehicle;
So they are banned then.

There’s a few bargains kicking about at present, until the steering wheel on the wrong right side rears it’s head.
It’s a bit of a severe rule if it includes vehicles long since in the country when it becomes active.

mannanman · Post by **mannanman** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:51 pm

No just imports.
I think it’s more to do with trucks but they just blanket banned them.

AndyKK · Post by **AndyKK** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:47 am

mannanman wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:51 pm No just imports.
I think it’s more to do with trucks but they just blanket banned them.

I think it's more to do with stopping the Cambodian people who could possibly buy a very nice import car from their neighbour's on the other side of the border, at a cheaper overall price than what is on offer here by the ones who have the control of the import market.

Chad Sexington · Post by **Chad Sexington** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:35 am

AndyKK wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:47 am
mannanman wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:51 pm No just imports.
I think it’s more to do with trucks but they just blanket banned them.
I think it's more to do with stopping the Cambodian people who could possibly buy a very nice import car from their neighbour's on the other side of the border, at a cheaper overall price than what is on offer here by the ones who have the control of the import market.

I can’t see how it would be cheaper? the usual import duty and taxes (which make vehicles here so expensive) would still apply.
Banning right hand drives might be a safety measure, drivers of RHD vehicles here have to blindly pull halfway out into possible oncoming traffic before they can see if it’s safe to overtake.

Post by **Freightdog** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:01 am

Chad Sexington wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:35 am I can’t see how it would be cheaper? the usual import duty and taxes (which make vehicles here so expensive) would still apply.
Banning right hand drives might be a safety measure, drivers of RHD vehicles here have to blindly pull halfway out into possible oncoming traffic before they can see if it’s safe to overtake.

…so, what’s the excuse for this in left hand drive vehicles?

I’m curious whether there’s a few vehicles in the country that aren’t technically here, haven’t paid the various duties, or whatever. I’ve no idea how. When I saw a ‘06 model landcruiser advertised for ‘95 model prices, but right hand drive, it would suggest that people don’t want to end up owning something that overnight becomes worthless or unusable.

Spigzy · Post by **Spigzy** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:01 pm

I've driven a RHD vehicle (UK) in France (LHD) many times, it is definitely a safety issue at junctions/roundabouts, etc. I think most locals would stay clear of the RHD as Doggo mentioned purely from a loss of value/hard to resell issue.

Some of the "vehicles" here aren't just one import, they are a combination of many wrecks from overseas, shunted together & welded & put back on the market. I'm not sure how import duty on parts works here, there's probably a nice little loophole to bring in a car in pieces & reassemble it - where's James Bong when you need him!

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