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Step 1
Start small and cheap if you are buying a remote control car for kids. Nikko brand cars are top rated as inexpensive toys and are built to 1/10 size, which is best for outdoor use and 1/20 size, which is best for indoor use. A 1/10 size is 1/10 of the actual size. Most toy remote control cars come with a battery pack and charger and are "RTR" or ready to run. Radio Shack and Tyco also make inexpensive remote control cars as toys.
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Step 2
Remember that girls like remote control cars too. Some of the most popular cars for girls are the Mini Cooper, a water car that shoots bubbles, bumper cars and cars that hold dolls. Boys love the speed racers, boats and airplanes, as well as sharks and submarines.
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Step 3
Look for quality if you want remote control cars for a hobby. Older boys and girls love remote-controlled cars as a hobby. Because you will be racing them and showing them, you need to make sure the quality is excellent and replacement parts are available. If you are just starting collecting remote-control cars as a hobby, it's suggested you start small and inexpensive, until you become more comfortable with operating the cars. Hobby cars can reach speed up to 40 mph.
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Step 4
Shop at a local hobby store to buy remote control cars either as toys or for a hobby. The hobby shop owner will be a wealth of knowledge for a beginner and will also carry parts for repairs. Online websites also offer remote control cars and are best for the more experienced, who already know what to buy.
