{"id":9124,"date":"2024-08-16T23:39:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T20:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/?p=9124"},"modified":"2024-08-16T23:39:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T20:39:04","slug":"is-restoring-an-old-car-a-viable-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/is-restoring-an-old-car-a-viable-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Is restoring an old car a viable option?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">To give you the best chance of performing a successful classic car restoration, here are some questions to ask yourself before diving into a new project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">What is my budget, and have I accounted for the complete cost?? If the answer\u2019s no, it\u2019s time to dig out the calculator and do some sums.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Do I have space to work and store the car in? If not, consider other options like hiring a workspace or borrowing a family member\u2019s garage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">What is my timeframe, and how much time will I need to devote to the project each week? Make sure the project doesn\u2019t conflict with your other commitments. Remember, a complete and thorough restoration could take a year or more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Do I have the skills and expertise to complete the work to a high standard? Welding and metalwork are just two of the skills you\u2019ll need to restore a car. Invest in training courses or outsource jobs to achieve a great finish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1761 litespeed-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.holtsauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Fotolia_79107069_S.jpg.webp?ssl=1\" alt=\"classic car restoring\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.holtsauto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Fotolia_79107069_S.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holtsauto.com\/simoniz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Fotolia_79107069_S.jpg.webp 849w, https:\/\/www.holtsauto.com\/simoniz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Fotolia_79107069_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holtsauto.com\/simoniz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Fotolia_79107069_S-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.holtsauto.com\/simoniz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Fotolia_79107069_S-540x360.jpg.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.holtsauto.com\/simoniz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Fotolia_79107069_S-640x427.jpg.webp 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Remember, restoring a classic car should be a labour of love, and not a way to make money, so pick a car that you want to own and be prepared for some tough but rewarding work.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To give you the best chance of performing a successful classic car restoration, here are some questions to ask yourself before diving into a new project. &nbsp; What is my budget, and have I accounted for the complete cost?? If the answer\u2019s no, it\u2019s time to dig out the calculator and do some sums. 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