Choosing the right hot rod builder
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| − | Let me start by saying that I have | + | ==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. | |
| − | Write a contract. | + | *Fix a price for the job and pay according to the terms of the contract. Avoid paying a lot of money up front. |
| − | Fix a price for the job and pay | + | *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. | |
| − | Set a | + | *Listen to what they have to say. |
| − | Establish penalties if the money is | + | *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. |
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| − | Listen to what they have to say. | + | |
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| − | Have a plan | + | |
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