"John Larkin" wrote in message
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On 21 Jul 2012 07:11:31 GMT, Jasen Betts wrote:

On 2012-07-21, Spehro Pefhany wrote:

That used to be common in the communist and probably still is in 3rd
world countries where tariffs and other barriers are high- a
manufacturer would ship CKD or SKD 'kits' to the target market and the
final assembly would take place. Of course the cost was higher, the
quality usually also much lower than the originals, but there were
some jobs for locals created.

AIUI removing the steering wheel is enough for a car to be imported
to Australia as "parts"

It must be scary to drive there, with some fraction of the motorists
driving around without steering wheels.

***They fit those tiny racing steering wheels - so the escaped convicts can
drive with handcuffs on.