Editing Choosing the right hot rod builder

==Introduction== Let me start by saying that I have experience in what NOT to do. I have an old truck in the works at a shop, and this is what I '''didn't''' do, that I should have: ==Deciding on a shop== *Visit different shops and explain what you expect and want, before deciding on a shop. *Ask for references or phone numbers of other customers and call them to see what their experience was with the shop. *Look at the actual vehicles built by the shop. ==Once a shop is found== *Write a dated, comprehensive contract, signed by all parties involved with witnesses. *Fix a price for the job and pay according to the terms of the contract. Avoid paying a lot of money up front. *Set a schedule and penalties if the job is not completed in a reasonable amount of time. *Establish penalties if the money is not paid on time, as well. *Listen to what they have to say. *Have a plan of what you want done with/to your vehicle and stick to it. If you change major portions of the build while the build is in progress, expect it to cost you. *Make sure you have enough money to see the project through. Good luck [[Category:General hotrodding]]

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