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    Don't be shy! Join in the fun by registering to post on the forum, and to get full benefits you can buy 12 months club membership for just £20!  Membership includes a quarterly club magazine, discounts with insurance companies and specialist suppliers,  exclusive, early or discounted access to a number of events each year and much more!

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  • Welcome to The UK Kit Car Club

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    The Committee would like to congratulate Heritage Insurance on their 60th Anniversary in 2025

    The aim of the club is to help and support members during the build (and inevitable ongoing maintenance and modification) as well as to plan and organise events throughout the year. The Club attends the major kit car shows throughout the year providing a stand with tea and coffee, plus a BBQ with food for members. You'll be warmly received, especially if you bring more food and drink !! We also have stands at many other shows all around the country.

    It's not just shows though, our active area secretaries and members regularly arrange run outs and longer trips to such places as Le Mans, Wales and Scotland, plus the annual club camping weekend and the traditional “end of season” get together. Keep an eye on the events section of the forum for news and details of upcoming events.

    The Club also produces four magazines a year, exclusively for club members, filled with all manner of things club or motoring related, and members can get their own articles published in it as well if they wish.

    The Club is an independent organisation, and although we have our roots as the Robin Hood Owners Club and Register (RHOCaR), we are very much a club for all makes and model of kit car, so anyone can be a "Hoody", as it's all about the state of mind, not the car you drive! Being a member of The UK Kit Car Club has many benefits above those already mentioned. Members benefit from discounted insurance with nearly all of the specialist kit car insurers, and often find that the discount is more than the club membership fee. Membership also gets you full access to the forum, and a variety of other discounts such as with Euro Car Parts. You'll also find other members are willing to go well above and beyond for any other member they see is in need of help !

    So whether you own a Robin Hood, a GBS Zero, a Locost, an MK, a Westfield, a Caterham, (or any of the many other types of kit car), everyone can benefit from joining, so what are you waiting for ?


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    Indie Jaguar garage

    ZeroKnowledge
    By ZeroKnowledge,

    Hi All

    Can anyone recommend (or not recommend) an independent Jaguar garage around the north east of England.

    It looks like my dads 2016 XJ V6 diesel has blown a turbo & has "run-on"

    He had a big fright & was visibly shaking. (have a google for diesel run-on to see how it looks)

    luckily the engines not seized but we have no idea of any internal engine damage

    We have had a few quotes, but want more, its gonna be expensive.

    Appreciate any info & thanks in advance

    cheers Paul

     


    North East Area Monthly Meeting on Tuesday 27th from 7pm

    alantoon
    By alantoon,

    Can't believe is another month gone since our last meeting, but here it is again at the Church Mouse, Chester Moor DH2 3RJ. Looking forward to seeing you all again


    West Midlands Monthly Meet 28th May 2025

    richyb66
    By richyb66,

    Next Wednesday 28th 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL.

    Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat.

    Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island.

    Everyone welcome, see you there.


    New Westfield Owner.

    Steve G
    By Steve G,

    Thought I would say hello as I have just joined. 

    I bought my Westfield in December 2023 from a friend at work. It had been off the road for 14 years and has needed quite a bit to get it back on the road. It's an early narrow bodied SE fitted with what I believe is a 1.7 Crossflow. 

    I used it a bit last year but a few wiring problems meant it wasn't a lot. Not done much this year yet but did get to do a parade lap at Thruxton a few weeks ago. 

    Not many Westfield owners I know about near to me in Andover so I wondered if there were any other kit car owners near me. 


    AGM 2025 Agenda

    Kerry
    By Kerry,

     

    AGENDA FOR 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UK KIT CAR CLUB

     

    1. Welcome and Chairman’s Opening Remarks

    2. Apologies for absence

    3. Matters Arising from Previous Minutes

    ·         None reported

    4. Chairman’s Report

    5. Secretary’s Report

    6. Treasurer’s Report

    7. Membership Secretary’s Report

    8. Election of Committee Members

    ·         Steve Foster is standing for the position of Chairman.

    ·         Kerry Allen is standing for the position of Club Secretary.

    ·         Anthony Godden is standing for the position of Treasurer.

    ·         Alan Richey is standing for Membership Secretary.

    ·         Steve Foster is standing for Magazine Editor.

    ·         So far we have no notification of anyone else wishing to stand for any of those positions

    ·         The post of Events Secretary continues to remain vacant and so far we have no nominations.

    9. Constitutional Amendments (if any)

    ·         None notified at this time

    10. Any Other Business 

    ·         None notified at this time

    12. Chairman’s Closing Remarks


    Help me out here

    ClaudiaMM
    By ClaudiaMM,

    A bit random. My nephew (a new adult, bless him) is suddenly into Kit cars, which is fabulous news, and I want to help him get started. Unfortunately, he thinks I'm very uncool and doesn't trust my advice, so instead, I'm putting a little information pack together with resources he might actually listen to 😂 I'm including below, but I would love either some direct advice I could include or some resources you guys think are decent - thanks!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmOTfRjr3oU

    https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/2025/05/ultimate-guide-build-kit-car/

    https://www.carwow.co.uk/guides/glossary/what-is-a-kit-car#gref

    https://www.iamroadsmart.com/groups/oad/topnews/building-a-kit-car

    Will I win auntie of the year?


    GBS cars and coffee.

    HAWKNORTH
    By HAWKNORTH,

    14th June. GBS cars and coffee. I will pop along depending on the weather. Always good for a catch up chat and a piece of cake!

    Dave


    GBS cars and coffee.

    HAWKNORTH
    By HAWKNORTH,

    14th June. GBS cars and coffee. I will pop along depending on the weather. Always good for a catch up chat and a piece of cake!

    Dave


    East of England meets for June

    alanrichey
    By alanrichey,

    With the good weather now firmly with us (apart from last night 😀) we are going to kick off our summer 'picnic' phase with a run out to one of our favourite places overlooking Rutland Water.   We are meeting there at 12:00 on Thursday 19th.    If anyone wants to join us just contact me for directions.

    Al


    The Motorist Kit Cars & Modified - 9th August 2025

    Matt82
    By Matt82,

    Hello

    I am new to the club and have just purchased a Robin Hood 2b.

    I am looking for some local drives out and have a drink and get to know people.

    The Motorist in Sherburn in Elmet, is holding a Kit Car event.

    Saturday 9th August 0900 - 1600


    Do many of the club go?

    https://m.facebook.com/events/747678221012703/?

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