If you have have ever purchased fuel for your business, you know that there is a choice between regular and unleaded gasoline. There is usually a variance in price between these two, but it is important to learn the other differences between them. This is especially true if you provide fuel to customers or run a fleet of vehicles. Find out below if you are making the best decision when purchasing your fuel.
Unleaded Gas (Regular)
The most commonly used fuel for
vehicles is regular unleaded gasoline (RUG). It does not have any lead
compounds, which makes it better for the environment and less hazardous to your
health. RUG is flammable and is a byproduct of crude oil. The octane rating for
this fuel is 87, which refers to its ability to deal with improper fuel
combustion in an engine.
Premium Gasoline
Regular unleaded and premium gasoline share many characteristics. Premium is also derived from crude oil and it is a combustible liquid. Octane ratings of premium gas vary, but are usually 90 or higher. Premium fuel is also called “high octane gas.” It produces less pollution and it keeps your engine cleaner, which makes it a great choice for many vehicles.
Comparing the Octane Ratings
Your car has an internal combustion engine that works by compressing a mix of fuel and air, igniting the spark plug and creating a controlled explosion. When this explosion occurs, it powers the engine and makes it possible for your vehicle to run. If the fuel mixture ignites prematurely, it will create an unstable explosion. If you hear knocking in your engine, it is likely that pre-ignition has occurred. It is more common to hear this in older cars and it will lower your car’s performance. Over time, the components in your engine will be damaged if this problem is not fixed. This is where octane ratings become helpful. They are usually a measure of how well the mixture of fuel can resist knocking or pre-ignition. The octane rating of 90 in premium gasoline means that it is able to withstand knocking just a little more than regular unleaded gasoline. This is not necessarily true for newer cars because the design of modern engines has improved performance and includes sensors to detect the issue. These vehicles can run almost as efficiently on regular gas as they do on premium.
Comparing the Price of Regular and Premium Gasoline
Its higher octane rating is what makes premium gasoline more expensive than regular unleaded. Depending on your location, the price may vary. There is a general range of a 20 to 40 cents per gallon price difference between the two types of fuel. For frequent drivers, the higher priced fuel could cost up to hundreds of dollars per year, especially if the person drives their car more often. However, fleets may be able to save money by buying this fuel in bulk because it will help prevent wear and tear.
Which is More Suitable for Your Engine?
Both types of fuel are combustible, but regular unleaded gasoline will burn faster than premium unleaded. If your engine has a low compression ratio, and it does not need to produce a lot of power, then regular is fine for your vehicle. Engines with high compression ratios will function optimally with premium unleaded. If your engine makes use of turbo charging, this is especially true.
Find a flat, stable and safe place to change your tire. You should have a solid, level surface that will restrict the car from rolling. If you are near a road, park as far from traffic as
possible and turn on your emergency flashers (hazard lights). Avoid soft ground and hills.
Apply the parking brake and put car into "Park" position. If you have a standard transmission, put your vehicle in first or reverse.
Place a heavy object (e.g., rock, concrete, spare wheel, etc.) in front of the front and back tires that you are going to change. Ensure that the jack is in contact with the metal portion of your car's frame.
Many cars have molded plastic along the bottom. If you don't place the jack in the right spot, it will crack the plastic when you start lifting. If you're not sure about the right place to put the jack, read your owner's manual.
For most modern uni-body cars, there is a small notch or mark just behind the front wheel wells, or in front of the rear wheel wells where the jack is intended to be placed.
For most trucks or older cars that have a frame, look to place the jack on one of the beams of the frame just behind the front tire or in front of the rear tire.
Raise the jack until it is supporting (but not lifting) the car. The jack should be firmly in place against the underside of the vehicle. Check to make sure that the jack is perpendicular to the ground when you first loosen the nuts, you'll make sure that you're turning the nuts instead of the wheel.
Use the wrench that came with your car or a standard cross wrench. Your wrench may have different sizes of openings on different ends. A correctly-sized wrench will slip easily over the nut, but will not rattle.
Try to prepare for any unforeseen tire changes by keeping the exact socket size for your lug nuts as well as a breaker bar handy in the trunk.
It can take quite a lot of force to break your lug nuts free. If all else fails, you can use your body weight or stomp on the wrench (be absolutely certain you are turning it the correct way - counterclockwise). However, using your body weight or stomping means you run the risk of stripping the lug nuts, as it is difficult to maintain full contact.
Pump or crank the jack to lift the tire off the ground. You need to lift it high enough to remove the flat tire and replace it with a spare.
As you lift, make sure that the car is stable. If you notice any instability, lower the jack and fix the problem before fully lifting the car.
If you notice the jack lifting at an angle or leaning, lower and re-position it so that it can lift straight up.
It is always a good idea to keep a small jack stand handy in the vehicle as well, in case the jack gives out during the tire change. Using both the small jack and the normal jack will keep you safe in the event of a jack failure.
Remove the nuts the rest of the way. Turn them
counterclockwise until they are loose. Repeat with all lug nuts, then remove
the nuts completely.
Although rare, some vehicles actually have reverse threaded lug nuts. These are usually much older cars from Chrysler and GM.
Remove the tire. Place the flat tire under the vehicle so in the event of a jack failure the vehicle will fall on the old wheel, hopefully preventing injury. If the jack is placed on a flat, solid base, you shouldn't have any problems.
The tire might stick due to rust. You could try hitting the inside half of the tire with a rubber mallet to loosen the tire, or use the spare tire to hit the outside half.
Place the spare tire on the hub. Take care to align the rim of the spare tire with the wheel bolts, then put on the lug nuts.
Be sure to install the spare tire the correct way and not backwards. The valve stem of a doughnut tire should face outwards, away from the vehicle.
If your vehicle uses acorn-style lug nuts, it is easy to put those on backwards as well. Be sure the tapered part of the nut faces the wheel when tightening it down.
Tighten the nuts by hand until
they are all snug. They should turn easily
at first.
Using the wrench, tighten the nuts as much as possible using a star pattern. To ensure the tire is balanced, don't completely tighten the nuts one at a time. Going in a star pattern around the tire, one nut across from another, give each nut a full turn until they are equally tight.
Avoid using so much force that you risk upsetting the jack. You will tighten the lug nuts again once the car is down and there is no risk of it falling.
Lower the car without applying full weight on
the tire. Tighten the nuts as much as possible.
Put the old tire in your trunk and take it to a mechanic. Get an estimate for the cost of repair. Small punctures can usually be repaired for less than $15. If the tire is not repairable, they can dispose of it properly and sell you a replacement.
Lately, it seems that turbocharged engines have become all the rage as automakers chase increasingly stringent fuel economy standards. Turbochargers are known for boosting horsepower, so how do they improve fuel economy? They allow automakers to put smaller engines in cars without giving up the power that consumers have come to crave and to expect.
Car engines make power by burning fuel in sturdy metal cans called cylinders. Air enters each cylinder, mixes with fuel, and burns to make a small explosion that drives a piston out, turning the shafts and gears that spin the car's wheels. When the piston pushes back in, it pumps the waste air and fuel mixture out of the cylinder as exhaust. The amount of power a car can produce is directly related to how fast it burns fuel. The more cylinders you have and the bigger they are, the more fuel the car can burn each second and (theoretically at least) the faster it can go.
One way to make a car go faster is to add more cylinders. That's why super-fast sports cars typically have eight and twelve cylinders instead of the four or six cylinders in a conventional family car. Another option is to use a turbocharger, which forces more air into the cylinders each second so they can burn fuel at a faster rate. A turbocharger is a simple, relatively cheap, extra bit of kit that can get more power from the same engine!
Turbocharging, Supercharging! How Do they Work?
A turbocharger is basically an air pump, pushing extra oxygen into the engine as needed so it can burn more fuel to make more power.
It used to be that Turbochargers were mostly used on high-performance sports cars. They still give go-fast cars an extra boost of power, but increasingly, automakers use them on smaller engines to boost power when needed but with better overall fuel economy. They’re also used on virtually all diesel engines to produce more power.
Engines contain pistons, which move up and down in cylinders. These turn a heavy central crankshaft, the same way your legs move up and down to power a bicycle. The crankshaft’s spinning motion is used to turn the vehicle’s wheels.
In a turbocharged engine, the turbo pumps in a higher volume of air under pressure, and the vehicle’s computer responds by adding the correct amount of additional fuel.
Instead of a turbo, some vehicles use a supercharger, which also forces in air but runs mechanically off the engine’s crankshaft, instead of the exhaust stream.
The turbocharger doesn’t boost the engine all the time. If you’re driving moderately, the air drawn in at atmospheric pressure is enough, and the engine operates like it’s naturally-aspirated. When you hit the throttle, the engine works harder and creates more exhaust pressure. This spins the turbocharger, which in turn boosts the engine, which in turn receives more fuel – which is why these small-displacement engines can suddenly become a lot thirstier than expected when you drive them hard. (On the plus side, that extra oxygen tends to burn the fuel in the cylinder more completely, increasing the engine’s efficiency and reducing harmful emissions.)
Turbocharged engines generally don’t require any additional maintenance, other than following the vehicle’s recommended oil changes and spark plug replacement. Some newer turbo engines run fine on regular-grade gasoline, but check your owner’s manual for any premium-grade requirement.
The turbocharger also creates a headache for engineers because it doesn’t immediately work at full capacity. There’s a short delay between the time you put your foot down and when the turbocharger spins to sufficient speed to provide boost and give you the desired burst of acceleration. This is known as turbo lag. It used to be far more noticeable in older cars, but today, automakers use different methods to help reduce it. Lightweight turbine vanes are used, so it takes less pressure to spin them. Smaller turbochargers spool up faster and some automakers put two of them on an engine, combining a small one for quick initial boost with a larger one that can provide more power at higher engine speeds. A small number of automakers use both a mechanically-driven supercharger and exhaust-driven turbocharger together on the engine to achieve this.
Another technology is variable geometry, which automatically adjusts the way the exhaust gas flows into the turbine wheel depending on engine speed and power requirements.
TSI and GTI
With so many different vehicles available these days, one of the most popular vehicles with Supercharged engines are the VOLKSWAGEN cars. It can be tough to decide which one is the right fit for you. The trim levels and options can make your shopping confusing. So, we at Nikkyo Cars are here to help. This is an abstract idea, of what is TSI and GTI. Read on to see which one is the right fit for you and your lifestyle.
TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
It is a range of small engines for cars offered by Volkswagen group (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, etc.). These engines are mainly developed to deliver more horsepower and torque than even larger engines. They are turbocharged and thus offer such great performance.
GTI (Grand Tourer Injection)
It originates from the Italian (Gran Turismo Iniezione). Generally speaking, the GTI acronym indicates that a car has a direct fuel-injection system. While most cars today have a fuel-injection system, when the Golf GTI debuted over 40 years ago, it was a rarity. The name has stuck and now it is associated with a higher level of performance for a car.
It is the high-performance version of regular range of Volkswagen cars. The GTI cars from Volkswagen are made to look, feel and drive like a sportscar. They come with the powerful GTI engine, racing body kits, stiff suspension, loud exhausts etc. Volkswagen Golf GTI and Polo GTI are the best examples of GTIs.
If you are interested in purchasing a Volkswagen or any other vehicle from Japan, we, at Nikkyo are here to help! Be sure to view our stock list:
EN ESTE ARTICULO LES ESCRIBO DE LOS DOS ULTIMOS SUPRAS QUE MARCA DE LA TOYOTA VENDIO.
GENTE COMO YO SE PREGUNTA ¿CUAL ES MAS RAPIDO? Y ¿POR QUE EL ULTIMO SUPRA QUE ACAVA DE SALIR EN ESTE 2019 NO ES MANUAL?
EN LAS EPOCAS DE LOS 90 Y 2000 LOS AUTOS DEPORTIVOS PARA PODER SER MAS RAPIDOS ERAN MANUALES. LA RASON ERA DE QUE POR QUE SI MANUALMENTE CAMBIABAN LAS CAJAS MUCHO MAS RAPIDO DE LA COMPUTADORA DEL AUTOMATICO SE PODIA LLEGAR MUCHO MAS RAPIDO ALA MAXIMA VELOCIDAD. CLARO QUE SIEMPRE Y CUANDO ASER MAS RAPIDO DEL AUTOMATICO.
ESTE REQUERIA MUCHO TIEMPO DE ENTRENAMIENTO Y NO CUALQUIERA PERSONA LO PODIA ASER. PARA LAS COMPETICIONES DE CARRERAS DE AUTO QUE SE COMPITEN , HASTA POR UNA MILESIMA DE SEGUNDO SE PODIA PERDER EL PRIMER LUGAR. POR ESO MISMO SE NESECITABA PERSONAS QUE PODIAN ASERLO Y ELLOS SERIAN LOS CORREDORES DE AUTO DE COMPETICION. TODO HOMBRE QUE LE GUSTA LOS AUTOS DEPORTIVOS SIEMPRE A PENSADO QUE PUEDE ASER LOS CAMBIOS MAS RAPIDO DEL OTRO Y ESO ERA COMO UN TROFEO PERSONAL.
SIN EMBARGO EN LOS ULTIMOS AÑOS LOS AUTOS DEPORTIVOS FUERON CAMBIANDO, LOS ULTIMOS AUTOS DEPORTIVOS JAPONESES MAS FAMOSOS COMO EL GT-R Y EL SUPRA SON AUTOMATICOS. PRIMERAMENTE SON MAS FACILES DE MANEJAR Y CUALQUIER PERSONA PUEDE LLEGAR ALA VELOCIDAD MAXIMA SIN NESECIDAD DE ENTRENAMIENTO. SUENA SUPER PERO SI UNO TIENE EL CONOSIMIENTO ANTIGUO SIEMPRE VA A PENSAR QUE UN HUMANO LO PUEDE ASER MAS RAPIDO QUE LA COMPURADORA. ¿QUE OPINA USTED? VEAMOS LOS SPECK DE CADA AUTO.
PRIMERAMENTE;
EL SUPRA DEL 2001 TIENE 280 CABALLOS DE FUERSA.
EL SUPRA DEL 2019 TIENE 340 CABALLOS DE FUERSA.
LA MAXIMA VELOCIDAD TUNEAND EL SUPRA 2001 LLEGA A MAS DE 330 Km/h
LA MAXIMA VELOCIDAD DEL SUPRA 2019 ES DE 308 Km/h (GRAND TURISMO)
SOLO QUE TODAVIA NO E VISTO NINGUN SUPRA TUNEADO POR QUE SOLO TIENE MENOS DE 6 MESES DE VENTA Y NO SE SABE TODAVIA CUAL ES SU POTENCIAL. SOLO QUE COMO ES AUTOMATICO Y TODO ELECTRONICO ES MUCHO MAS DIFICIL DE TUNEARLO. Y SI NO LO TUNEAS BIEN PIERDE SU VELOCIDAD. SI SU FUERA USTED EL COMPRADOR ¿CUAL COMPRARIA?
Last time, I've wrote about Nissan e-Power System. This time, I'll be talking about hybrid, and how to maximize the life of Prius hybrid battery. (This only applies if your hybrid battery is Nikcel-metal hydride battery.)
Be Easy on the Hybrid Battery. 1. Using the EV Mode When Starting To maximize the benefit, using the EV mode is the best way to save fuel and the environment. Sadly, that also means the battery will get stressed the most. The best way is to use the engine and the motor simultaneously. After accelerating to your target speed, then use the motor to cruise might be the most efficient way.
2. Not to Try to Fully Charge or Discharge the Battery This is also a method not to put the battery in too much stress.
Not Leaving the Hybrid Battery Charging Status Low Firstly, the battery of the Prius is Nickel-metal hydride battery. That battery meter in front of you is not showing 0% ~ 100%. It is actually showing 40% ~ 80%. The reason is because this is the most efficient percentage to perform maximum performance longevity of the Nickel-metal hybride battery which Prius is controlling. When the meter tells you fully charged, it could be 80% ~ 100%, and if it show 0%, it could be 0% ~ 40%
For Nickel-metal hyride battery, leaving the battery with no juice is not a good idea. However, since the battery meter is only showing 40% ~ 80% (or more) the only thing you need to do is to leave 1 or 2 bars on the meter. The long and the short of it is, "Think your hybrid battery as same as the battery on your smartphone". To be honest, it is basically a trade-off between fuel price and the life of the hybrid battery. If you try to get maximum benefit on the fuel only, this method will be completely useless. I believe most of the people who buys the hybrid is to save on fuel price.
On the other hand, you will lose more than you earn when you need to replace the hybrid battery. Please be hybrid yourself too, and care about both fuel price/ enviornment and hybrid battery.
Машину отправит в порт отправки прямо с аукциона. Длительность подготовки и отправления от 2 до 14 дней. А доставка необходимых документов для экспорта – в среднем через 7-14 дней из аукциона. Оформление документов для экспорта выполнит за 2-3 дня если нет проблема.
Заказ парома принимается только после того когда все докумкнты готовые на экспорт.
Почему так долго надо ждать?
Перед загрузкой машиной в паром – надо растаможить в порте отправки в Японии. В паром загрузят много машин и время надо и поэтому обычно срок бронирования парома определится на 7 дней назад до отправки.
В среднем через 10-20 дней после покупки будет известна инфо о том, на каком пароме машина будет переводится. Среднее время между покупкой и отгрузкой во Владивостоке составляет 25-30 дней.
Não há dúvidas que em torno de 90% das viaturas circulando em Moçambique são veículos de segunda mão importados do Japão, o restante provavelmente divididos entre viaturas Sul Africanas, Indianas e Chinesas.
Porto de Maputo recebe centenas de viaturas usadas do Japão semanalmente
Faixada da Maputo Car Terminal dentro do porto de Maputo
Por que será que tantas pessoas importam viaturas do Japão? Isto é simples de responder: Melhor custo benefício! Carros Japoneses além de serem construídos sob um rígido controle de qualidade, eles circulam nas melhores e mais bem construídas estradas do mundo, o que aumenta a vida útil das viaturas. Mesmo importando uma viatura de segunda mão, estará adquirindo um carro que não foi tão exigido.
Um dos 9 parques que a Nikkyo inspeciona e mantém parte de seu stock no Japão
Pode se notar que as viaturas importadas do Japão, mesmo após circularem um tempo pelas estradas de areal e em condições um pouco mais precárias em Moçambique, ainda são comercializadas novamente, provando a durabilidade dos carros japoneses, mesmo de segunda mão.
E não pense que somente veículos de turismo são importados. Muitas carrinhas, mini bus, e outros são muito procurados pelo baixo preço, resistência e certeza que irão cumprir com as tarefas que lhe forem dadas.
Viaturas para trabalhos do dia a dia também são muito procuradas, como estas no stock da Nikkyo cars.
Não perca tempo e venha adquirir a sua viatura de segunda mão com a Nikkyo, diretamente do Japão para as suas mão. Temos agentes locais que poderão lhe auxiliar no processo de importação caso precisar, se já tem experiência com importação de viaturas e ainda não tentou a Nikkyo, agora é o momento, não irá se arrepender.
There are two basic ways to improve engine output. Either make the engine a high revolution type or enlarge the engine displacement. This can burn fuel and increase output. However, both way have disadvantages of increasing manufacturing costs for material and increased weight due to physical enlargement. There is also a space limitation for loading engines to body. Therefore, it is now possible to think about how to increase combustion efficiency in a limited space. Generally, oxygen is needed for burning. If the oxygen concentration rises in a sealed space, things will burn easily. The mechanism that was considered to replace this in the engine was a method of increasing the amount by compressing the air and putting it in the engine more. Normally, negative pressure (suction force) works by the action of a high-density piston, and the fuel / air mixture enters the piston. The idea is to increase the power of the engine by increasing the explosive power by applying more pressure air into piston.
Simplified Schematic of turbo
Disadvantage Although it is a turbo with many advantage, there are the following negative points. Since the turbo turbine becomes hot, the seal material is worn and oil leaks are likely to occur. This means that frequent oil management is required, which affects maintenance costs. Another major point is that it is not easy to adjust the fuel and the fuel consumption becomes worse.
Latest turbo charger The above turbo is an old turbo engine, which is mainly used in sports cars that require engine power. Fuel saver was not necessary for it. However, in modern turbo engine, electronic control technology has been improved and that makes fuel efficiency better. The turbo turbine is also small and does not generate as much heat as before. Adoption by many manufacturers is progressing, and the turbo was installed in a small displacement engine that was not thought before, achieving both fuel efficiency and output. By the way, the turbo engine used in Formula 1 is just 1600cc. (Strictly speaking, it is a hybrid with a motor). In Next time, it may be a good choice to consider a car with a light and small engine with turbo, excellent fuel economy, and similar output as current your car.
There is a common misconception that damaged and repaired vehicles or Grade “R” vehicles cannot come to NZ. These vehicles CAN and do go to NZ on a regular basis, however it is important to know that there is an increased risk of extra costs when dealing in these vehicles.
There are a few different options in this category:
Damaged and unrepaired vehicle: These vehicles will get flagged at the border and have permanent flag with NZTA. These vehicles can be brought into NZ and repaired prior to going to a compliance centre. Note that the repairs must be of to a “manufacturers standard” and must be checked by a NZTA repair certifier. You will need to pay an extra cost of approximately NZ$800 for a repair certification on top of the cost of repairs. If you are a dealer you are required by law to notify the public if the vehicle was imported as a damaged vehicle.
Damaged and Repaired vehicle: Quite often a vehicle might have a crash and is repaired in Japan. These vehicles are called grade “R” vehicles at the auction. When inspecting a vehicle in person, you can usually see signs of repair evidence. Depending on the quality of the repair work this vehicle will either need to be re-repaired similar to 1. above, or if the repair work looks of a high standard then the vehicle can go to NZ in a lot of cases without being flagged as damaged at the border. The repair work is usually picked up on at compliance in NZ and the vehicle will need a repair certification by an NZTA repair certifier with a cost of approx NZ$800. As long as the repair is of high quality and considered safe there should be no need for further repair costs.
If it is your first time importing or you do not have any contacts in the auto repair industry then we would not recommend to purchase a grade R vehicle. You can check out some great deals in non accident vehicles at Nikkyo Cars or we can source directly from auction for you.
Left-hand traffic (LHT) and right-hand traffic (RHT) are the practice, in bidirectional traffic, of keeping to the left side or to the right side of the road, respectively. A fundamental element to traffic flow, it is sometimes referred to as the rule of the road.
RHT is used in 165 countries and territories, with the remaining 75 countries and territories using LHT. Countries that use LHT account for about a sixth of the world's area with about a third of its population and a quarter of its roads. In 1919, 104 of the world's territories were LHT and an equal number were RHT. Between 1919 and 1986, thirty-four of the LHT territories switched to RHT. In LHT vehicles keep left, and cars are RHD (right-hand drive) with the steering wheel on the right-hand side and the driver sitting on the offside or side closest to the center of the road. The passenger sits on the nearside, closest to the curb. Roundabouts circulate clockwise. In RHT everything is reversed: cars keep right, the driver sits on the left side of the car, and roundabouts circulate counterclockwise.
It is very difficult to find specific reasons why some countries choose to move to the left and others to the right. Different explanations have been put forward, but most often without proof.
A common explanation is that the medieval riders, like those of Antiquity, circulated on the left of the roads, holding their reins in the left hand so they could more easily draw their sword with their right hand in case of attack or to send friendly greetings more easily. This theory does not seem to have any historical foundation, as no document proves it. It may be supposed, however, that they were rather on the center of the roads, where they were the most practicable, and that the attack of an adversary situated on the left side of the road would be more difficult to parry. Moreover, this explanation does not say what the left-handed knights were supposed to do or how this tradition would have been perpetuated through the centuries. This explanation is also given in Japan.
Until then, no one had thought of regulating road traffic. In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII (1295-1303) created the first Jubilee. Faced with the great influx of pilgrims in the city of Rome, he imposed left-hand traffic in the city of Rome in the neighborhoods near St. Peter's Basilica. He advised the pilgrims to walk on the left side of the road. This papal edict pushed Europe to move left for nearly four centuries.
The first cars had the handbrake on the outside, on the right side (so that it could be tightened with the right hand with more force). The driving position was on the right. At that time, the maneuvering of the crossing was difficult: on narrow roads, the vehicles had to move away from each other as much as possible. To best achieve this, the driver had to stand on the side of the side of the road to see if the wheels did not come out of the road. The driving position being on the right, cars were driving on the right side of the road. Later, the handbrake found itself in the center of the cabin. Some automakers have moved the driver's station to the left so that the brake remains accessible to the right hand, others (like the British) have not changed anything.
It can be estimated that one third of the world's population lives in countries where motorists drive on the left, mainly former British colonies (although Indonesia, Thailand and Japan are not former British colonies and Canada, former British colony, right-hand drive and left-hand drive coexisted at certain times, depending on the province).
In Europe, there are the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, all of which are islands and former British possessions. Elsewhere in the world, left-hand drive is found in southern and south-eastern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Japan, much of the South Pacific, some Caribbean islands and two countries. South America (Guyana, formerly British Guiana and Suriname, formerly Dutch Guiana).
List of LHD countries
161 countries follow the right-hand drive system. All traffic remains to the right and passing is from the left and oncoming traffic comes from the left. The Left turning traffic must cross oncoming traffic. The Traffic on roundabouts move anti clockwise. Pedestrians crossing roads must see first the traffic coming from the right side.
Marshal Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Midway Atoll, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia; Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Mariana Island, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Pierre & Miquelon, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Svalbard (Norway), Sweden, Switzerland, Syria,
Taiwan, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wake Island (US), Wallis & Futuna (France), Western Sahara, Yemen.
List of RHD Countries
75
countries drive on the left side of the road. All traffic
remains to the left and passing is from the right side. Oncoming
traffic comes from the right. Right turning traffic must
cross oncoming traffic. The Traffic on roundabouts move towards
clockwise. Pedestrians crossing roads must see first the traffic coming
from the Left side.
Asia Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand.
Africa Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Australia and Oceania Australia, Christmas Island (Australia), Cocos Islands (Australia), Cook Islands (New Zealand), Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island (Australia), Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands (UK), Solomon Islands, Tokelau (New Zealand), Tonga Tuvalu.
Europe Cyprus, Guernsey (UK), Ireland, Isle of Man (UK), Jersey (UK), Malta, United Kingdom.
South America Guyana, Surinam
West Indies Anguilla (UK), Antigua and Barbados, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands (UK), Cayman Islands (UK), Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat (UK), Saint Kitts and Navis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Calico Islands (UK), Virgin Islands (US)
On islands of the Atlantic Ocean Bermuda (UK), Falkland Islands (UK), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (UK), South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (UK)
On islands of the Indian Ocean Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles
Converting Used Japanese Cars?
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After
Even if you live in a country that follows left-hand driving rules, importing and driving a used car from Japan is still possible for you. Usually, Japanese cars are designed for right-hand driving. However, you can always get the car converted before or after importation. However, conversion in Japan consumes more time and cost. Therefore, conversion on the local side is cheaper and well done. If you want to know more about how you can import a Japan used car to your country and how to convert, contact Nikkyo today!
