Importing a Tata Nano Car

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russ_offord

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Hi,

Would anyone know if there are any limitations on importing a Tata Nano for street use in the D.R.?

Also, are there any requirements / standards that might have to be met for the car when importing? (example: some countries require daytime running lights installed / emissions standards to be met / safety standards, etc, etc. when importing a vehicle?

Another question is: if I am not a citizen and not a resident of the D.R., is the import process any different (different taxes / duties / etc.?) on the car import? I plan to use the vehicle while I am in the country for roughly 3 months out of each year.
 
beeza

beeza

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Can you get a LHD version of the Nano? I thought that it was only made in India and supposed the be the world's cheapest car. India drives on the left, so I assumed that they were not exporting them in LHD version yet, but I could be wrong.

The DR does not permit RHD vehicles on the roads, but does not prohibit importing them. You will have to convert it to LHD. I have seen a few examples of conversions, all Japanese cars. A few examples are Honda CRV, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota 4 runner (the diesel one) Toyota Vitz and Nissan March. I have yet to see a good conversion. The wiring harness are bodged together, the A/C never works as it should and I've seen some steering conversion that are downright dangerous.
 
cobraboy

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Roads would play hell on that sabot.

Parts would also be hell.

There have to be better alternatives.
 
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rubio_higuey

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According to Wikipedia, there is a Nano Europa model, which meets European standards, so i assume it does have everything it needs to have to legally drive in the DR.
 
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