Hi folks,
re the Hong Kong model reports - I wouldn't hold your breath for that as I have just returned from living there and inquired about this. The main place listed (ETC HK Ltd) has a wrong telephone number listed so don't bother. When talking to the owner - he said he hasn't done a model report for ages and is a bit "rusty". He was helpful but not "helpful".
I'm now getting ready for the SVA test etc so I can get the vehicle (3.0 L Lexus RX300, '98) on the road in the UK. Whilst my vehicle has approved for use on HK roads (passed their EU spec emissions tests etc) I have no paperwork from the previous owner to support this. A sticker in the engine bay states it has passed but the company listed seems to have gone out of business!! Sods law!
If someone could give me some pointers for the SVA I'd be very grateful. In particular:
Q.1. After market reversing sensors have been added to aftermarket custom bumpers. Can I get these through or do I have to return the car to factory original condition?
Q.2. When registering the vehicle (all being well!) does testing certification for Harrier allow me to register it as Lexus 300 (as it is badged throughout as RX 300 & not Harrier)? Must all the paperwork be the same in other words?
Q.3. I want to set up my rear fog to operate using the dashboard tell-tale (not being used at present) instead of installing another switch? Can I hook all fogs (front & back) to the operate from factory fog switch on the headlight stalk?
Q.3 I also want to incorporate the rear fog into the light clusters (poss using one of reversing lights). Has anyone done this with RX ? Will that violate the SVA?
I've read so much sodding paperwork that it seems a bit of lottery in some cases even with Model reports.
Cheers,
Mac