KIT CARS - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Here, we answer some of the most asked questions about kit cars online, and detail the possible fines and penalties for their owners not adhering to driving laws.

What Are Kit Cars?

Kit cars are vehicles sold as a complete kit with everything that you need for completion, or alternatively as a kit of parts to be added to a donor vehicle that you may source yourself. Either way, this allows the buyer to assemble them into a functional car. These kits often emulate classic car designs, and you'll sometimes need specialist tools to help build them.

Are Kit Cars Road Legal?

Yes, but they need to pass several checks beforehand, dependent on the type of kit. In most cases, before you can drive one you will need to have it checked by an expert, and it then must be registered with the DVLA and pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) test, ensuring they meet safety and environmental standards.

If the car is built from mostly all new parts you can obtain a current registration number. If you don't meet the requirements for getting a current registration number, your vehicle will be given a Q prefix number instead. All kit cars will need to be road taxed and insured to be legally driven on the road.

Driving a car that isn't legally deemed roadworthy can land you with a £2,500 fine and a full d...