Kit Car assembly
Discussion
Hi guys, I'm new to pistonheads but looking around I think you guys might be able to help me with your knowledge and opinions.
I'm thinking of opening a business offering the assembly of kit cars. I would also do maintenance, servicing and MOT prep and would probably set myself up to do AC servicing too.
The business would be in South Yorkshire and I already have the premises (would be working from home), equipment and cash to be able to do this. I'm aware that most small businesses don't make any profit in their first year and I'm ok with that.
I have considerable experience as a mechanic and inspector so my engineering knowledge and ability is not an issue.
So what I want to know is do the guys on this forum, whose experience and knowledge of kit cars is probably way above mine, think this is a plausible business? Do people still want cars building for them? Is anyone thinking of having a car built or had one built for them? Or is anyone a professional builder themselves?
I know some builders specialise in cobras or '7's or whatever they personally enjoy building (I love cobras!) but I would be willing to take on any build. I am especially interested in building a wedding car or something along those lines.
I have noticed that a lot of kit car assemblers seem to be in the south so I'm hoping that may help me get customers and the fact that I am willing to start small and don't intend this to be a get rich quick scheme or anything like that, all I want is a job enjoy and a liveable wage.
I'm pretty sure I can keep my prices very competitive and also keep to a good timescale with the quality that people want so there should be no problems there.
So let me know your views and opinions guys, positive or negative.
Cheers.
Chris
I'm thinking of opening a business offering the assembly of kit cars. I would also do maintenance, servicing and MOT prep and would probably set myself up to do AC servicing too.
The business would be in South Yorkshire and I already have the premises (would be working from home), equipment and cash to be able to do this. I'm aware that most small businesses don't make any profit in their first year and I'm ok with that.
I have considerable experience as a mechanic and inspector so my engineering knowledge and ability is not an issue.
So what I want to know is do the guys on this forum, whose experience and knowledge of kit cars is probably way above mine, think this is a plausible business? Do people still want cars building for them? Is anyone thinking of having a car built or had one built for them? Or is anyone a professional builder themselves?
I know some builders specialise in cobras or '7's or whatever they personally enjoy building (I love cobras!) but I would be willing to take on any build. I am especially interested in building a wedding car or something along those lines.
I have noticed that a lot of kit car assemblers seem to be in the south so I'm hoping that may help me get customers and the fact that I am willing to start small and don't intend this to be a get rich quick scheme or anything like that, all I want is a job enjoy and a liveable wage.
I'm pretty sure I can keep my prices very competitive and also keep to a good timescale with the quality that people want so there should be no problems there.
So let me know your views and opinions guys, positive or negative.
Cheers.
Chris
Thanks for the replies so far. I was planning on building a couple of cars to take to shows and show potential customers what I can do. Was thinking of doing a Cobra and a '7' but any other suggestions would be welcome. Something out of the ordinary would be good as it would hopefully grab people's attention.
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