Ghanaian Mechanic Raises Concern About Safety of Converted Toyota Voxy Vehicles on Local Roads
- A Ghanaian auto mechanic, Adu Philip, has raised concerns about the safety of some converted Toyota Voxy vehicles after inspecting one brought to his workshop
- He pointed out that the hydraulic brake lines had been wrongly twisted and straightened during the steering conversion process, which could affect the braking
- Philip stressed that the issue was not the Toyota Voxy itself, but rather poor workmanship during the left-to-right steering conversion done by some artisans in Ghana
A Ghanaian auto mechanic has sparked a conversation online after pointing out what he described as dangerous workmanship on some converted Toyota Voxy vehicles seen on local roads.
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The mechanic, identified on TikTok as Adu Philip, shared a video explaining why some of these vehicles may pose serious safety risks, especially when the steering system is converted from left-hand drive to right-hand drive.
In the video, Philip said a client recently brought him a newly converted Toyota Voxy to inspect before putting it fully into use.
What he saw under the bonnet, he explained, left him frustrated and concerned.
Ghanaian mechanic laments poor Toyota Voxy conversions
According to him, the issue had nothing to do with the Toyota Voxy itself as a vehicle, but rather about how some artisans handle the conversion process.
While examining the car’s engine area and internal systems, Philip focused on the hydraulic brake line.
He pointed out that the metal pipes designed by the manufacturer had been altered in a way that worried him.
“These bends and curves were carefully designed by the manufacturer, but the person who worked on this car straightened some parts and twisted them again in a different way.”
Philip stressed that the original design of such components is intentional and calculated for safety.
When those bends are removed or reshaped incorrectly, it can affect how the braking system performs.
He questioned whether the brakes would respond properly in a real emergency.
“If you are driving at about 140 kilometres per hour and you step on the brake, will it work?” he asked in the video. “With this kind of work, it might not.”
Watch the TikTok video below:
Mechanic says conversions not a manufacturing fault
The mechanic clarified that he was not calling for the Toyota Voxy to be banned from Ghanaian roads, focusing instead on the quality of workmanship during the steering conversion process.
Many imported vehicles from countries like Japan arrive with the steering wheel on the left side, with some owners choosing to have their cars converted, as Ghana drives on the right side of the road.
However, Philip Adu believes some artisans rush the process or fail to follow proper standards, and said both mechanics and drivers should take safety more seriously.
According to him, artisans need to understand that every part in a car is designed with precision, and altering those parts carelessly could have serious consequences on the road.
His warning has since gained attention online, with many drivers reacting to the video and sharing their own experiences with converted vehicles in Ghana.
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NRSA director shares reason behind Voxy accidents
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that road safety officials have raised concerns over a troubling pattern that recently caught national attention.
Preliminary findings pointed to a technical factor with the Toyota Voxy that may be influencing how the vehicles perform on national roads.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
