How to Join a Kit Car Club

Join a kit car club if you love to build cars or want to learn how to build custom cars. Kit car clubs are popular worldwide and offer car enthusiasts a number of opportunities and benefits. Learn about and build classic replica, vintage, specialty and race cars. Discover interesting car facts and history and be on the leading edge of new car technology. Get discounts on parts, participate in kit car events and network with other people who are crazy about cars too. Expand or start a new hobby that will surely keep you challenged and interested for years to come.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Find local kit car clubs just by asking people who know about cars; however, with so many kit car websites available, know that it's easiest to join via the Internet from the comfort of your own home, office or a local library. Check newspapers too for local kit car club scheduled events and information.
2. Get connected online as well as locally through kit car websites and forums. Start with the "National Kit Car Club" website where, besides obtaining a free issue of "Kit Car Builder" magazine, car disciples can gain access to membership information, kit car advice, "Ask Dr. Kit Car," local clubs, kit car events, other related links and other useful information.
3. Check out other useful websites, such as "KITCAR" and "Clubs—kit car clubs worldwide" for more club information. Attend some of the listed meetings and events in your area from any of these websites before joining a club.
4. Uncover strengths and weaknesses of various kit car clubs and groups. Compare services and benefits of each. Determine if each club personality complements personal preferences and likes/dislikes. Evaluate fees and membership dues. Take notes and write down important names and numbers.
5. Come to a decision about a kit car club. Be selective since several club options are available, and be sure you can participate in events within your general vicinity so that you don't have to travel far.
6. Contact the membership department or sign up online for your chosen kit car club. Fill out appropriate forms for membership enrollment and pay fees if any are due. Look forward to your next kit car meeting or event and to building amazing cars!