Kit Car
A kit car is a car sold as a set of parts that the buyer assembles, often using the engine and running gear from a donor vehicle.
What is Kit Car?
Replicas of classic sports cars are a popular type. The finished car usually needs an individual approval test before registration. Build quality depends heavily on the builder. Some kit cars use modern engines for better reliability while keeping a classic look.
How it works
A body and chassis from a specialist are combined with mechanical parts, either new or taken from a donor car.
Why it matters for your car
Insurance and resale can be harder than for factory-built cars. Ask for build records and approval documents when buying a used kit car.
Other terms
- Clear Coat Failure (Lacquer Peel)
- Cylinder Liner (Sleeve)
- Drum Brake
- Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT)
- E10 Petrol
- Engine Timing Tools (Locking Kit)
- Harmonic Balancer (Crankshaft Damper)
- Hybrid Vehicle (HEV)
- LFP Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
- OBD-II
- Ohm’s Law
- Power Steering
- Reinforced Tyres (XL, Extra Load)
- Self-levelling Suspension
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Vinyl Roof
- Washer Fluid (Screenwash)
- Wheel Trims (Hubcaps)
- Winter Tyre
- Wiper Motor