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As a person buying their first kit car, there may be a number of reasons why you have chosen to do so. For instance, the idea of assembling the car to your own specification and building it yourself may interest you. Whether you see the kit car as a project, a hobby or simply a means of having fun, it is always important to initially set a budget before you begin purchasing.  

There is the option of buying your kit car pre built, which for some people can be advantageous. It must be stressed that a fair degree of commitment is required in assembling a kit car yourself, such is the amount of hours of work which will are needed. It is also worth remembering that buying a pre built kit car is likely to be more cost effective than assembling one yourself, partly due to the lesser amount of adjustments that will need to be made, partly because no SVA test will need to be passed. However, for many people buying a pre built kit car will remove many hours of enjoyment which would be gratified from the process of building the kit car themselves, so whether or not you should buy the kit car pre built or not is very much dependent on the time and money you have available.

There are advantages of building the kit car yourself, indeed, for many people the very essence of a kit car is the process of building it. For many, buying a pre built one would take away much of the fun element of kit cars. However, it is important to note that building the kit car yourself is very costly. Buying the parts individually, making many adjustments and taking the SVA test can culminate in a large sum of money needing to be spent. Also, for those who have limited time on their hands, it is not advisable to take the plunge of building the kit car yourself, as it is likely you will not have the necessary level of commitment, and it may be the case that building a kit car is simply not practical. 

If you do opt to build your kit car yourself, there are a number of parts you will need to buy. These include: wheels, tyres, the basic cost of the kit, the body finish, engine, gearbox, and the possibility of the need for a donor car, if you are missing any parts.

There are many makes of cars to choose from some makes include Caterham, Tiger, Imagesposrtscars and Westfield to name but a few. Search on Google for kit car manufacturers. The suppliers can supply part built or fully built to your customs specifications.  We would advise you to research the style you want before spending any cash. The Classic kit car shape is considered to be the Lotus7, this presently made by Caterham, but many of the kit car companies produce a car that looks very similar.
 
Across the country there are many clubs devoted to kit cars, and joining one may help you to meet like minded kit car enthusiasts through which you can gain advice on building your own. These people are likely to be friendly and willing to help and offer their knowledge to you, so as a first time buyer it is worth considering joining one of these clubs to help further the enjoyment you get from your kit car.  

Due to the amount of time, commitment and money put into your kit car, it is important to think about insurance. There are a number of insurance companies dealing solely with the insurance of kit cars. Using one of these, as opposed to any other car insurance company, is advisable as they have specialist knowledge. They will also offer tailored insurance, as your kit car has been made to your own specification.

Overall, the main aim of buying a kit car, whether it be pre built or not, is to have fun. By following the advice provided in this article, you can get as much enjoyment as possible when you decide to buy your first kit car, as well as knowing how to go about buying a kit car in a way that you will get the most use from it.