How to Find a Kit Car Mechanic

If you own a kit car that you didn't put together yourself, chances are pretty good that you're going to need a mechanic at some point. Simple things like brakes and oil changes can be done anywhere, but what do you do when you need engine or electrical work?

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Kit car
• Internet access
• Phone book
• Access to local kit car clubs
• Make and model of your engine

1. Get the make and model information off of your engine. This will be required to get anyone to work on the care. If they don't know what kind of engine it is and who made it, it will be difficult to repair or even get parts for it.
2. Use the phone book to look for mechanics that deal with the manufacturer of your engine. These will be your best bet at professional help for whatever is ailing your car.
3. Join a local kit car club. The members of these clubs are frequently mechanics themselves. They are also experienced in the way kit cars are usually cobbled together from other vehicles. Sometimes they will do a better job of repairing your car than a pro will.
4. Search the Internet for kit car forums. There is a vast amount of information to be found in these forums and the users are more than happy to be of help. You may find someone who's had the same problem you are currently experiencing.
5. Look online for automotive websites dealing with mechanics. One good one is TrustYourMechanic (see link below). These websites will help you in finding a local mechanic, or at least answers as to what's going on with your car.

Tips & Warnings

• The engines in kit cars are usually taken from a donor vehicle. You will need to the model of the engine and what manufacturer originally made it. With this information your search for a mechanic will be much easier.
• Local kit car clubs can provide a lot of information on the subject of kit car mechanics. Many of the members will be mechanics themselves and may be persuaded to work on your kit car.
• Join online kit car forums. The folks in these forums are more than happy to help with any problem you be experiencing.