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How to Start a Car Collection

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Starting a collection of cars that you can drive around on weekends for fun is an exciting prospect, but you have to know how to go about it. After all, cars are expensive, especially if you seek out classic models that go well in a collection. You need to make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth and that the vehicles that you add to your fleet will be in good condition. If you’re serious about building your collection, here are some tips to consider.

Know What You Want

Although some people seem to believe that building a collection of cars is all about buying up as many cars as you can, you need to have more of a focus than that. Decide what kinds of vehicles you want, do some research about where to find them and what it takes to maintain them. Whether you like a certain body style or vehicles by a specific manufacturer, your collection efforts will be much more satisfying if you know what you like and what you want.

Let People Know You’re Looking

While you might be able to find a few good cars with a diligent Google search, buying the best classic vehicles on the market is all about knowing the right people. Find people who might have some old vehicles or who can give you leads and let them know that you’re a car collector who is starting to shop around. If they have anything that would fit into your collection, you’ll be among the first people they call.

Research All of Your Potential Purchases

When you buy a used car for your personal use, you should take the time to research it to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting. It’s the same with any car you want to add to your collection. Before you make a final purchase, find out where your potential acquisition has been. You should know if it’s been restored, if it has all of its original parts, and how much it’s been driven. This might take some time depending on the vehicle you want to buy, but it’s well worth your time and effort.

Set Aside Money For Maintenance

Maintenance on any vehicle can get expensive, and that is especially true for vintage cars that aren’t sent to a mechanic every few months. You need to know how much it will cost to restore or repair your classic vehicles, and you need to know if you want to hire mechanics to work on your fleet. The biggest initial expense could be buying the vehicle itself, but the price tag will go up as you maintain your investment.

This article was originally published on FredSines.uk.