Classic car restoration is the way to turn driving from a thing you do into an experience you love. Here's what you need to know before you get started. Driving can be just driving. Going from A to B to get a job done. Or, maybe, you’re looking to get a taste of how driving should really feel. A classic car can create a connection between you and the road that any old pick-up never could. What better way to experience true driving than getting your own classic car brought back into its former glory by going through the restoration process yourself. 1. What Classic Car Restoration is Classic car restoration, like any hobby, can be whatever you want it to be. People will restore various cars for various reasons. To some, it’s fulfilling a childhood dream of owning their favorite car from a Hollywood movie. Others find solace just sitting in the garage and tinkering away throughout the night. A restoration could be as simple as a few minor fixes on a non-starter. The classic car that’s been parked up at the side of the road for years and just needs a little bit of love under the hood. On the other hand, you’ll find those who will hunt down a broken husk of a car, nothing more than a mere chassis. Every last nut, bolt and screw will be put in by your own hands and if that doesn’t spark your attention, we don’t know what will. 2. You’re Going to Want to Give Time If you’re thinking you’ll be able to get your car fixed up in a hurry, it might be worth looking for a different hobby. A restoration is going to span anything from weeks to years. And this is entirely dictated to by the type of classic car you look for. So, make sure you’re buying the right car for you. Restoration is as much about the journey as it is the destination. But the destination isn’t much good if you never get there, literally and metaphorically. 3. Appreciate the Small Triumphs Talking about the work that will go into it, you’re going to have to find the small victories throughout. There’ll sure be times when you’re all tuckered out and looking at a car spread across your garage. It’ll seem like it’s got more parts than a vintage Meccano set, and it’ll feel like a dead end. But keeping the spanner in-hand and a vision for restoration will make sure each of your four wheels are hitting the smooth tarmac in days to come. If you’re worried you’ve not got the patience, try starting small and working up to the bigger projects. After all, it’s all about appreciating the small victories with your classic car; feeling the ride comes with a memory under each bolt. 4. Those Classic Car Clubs Are Great A final thing to note in this beginner’s introduction to classic car restorations is that classic car clubs are there for you. Whether you’re ready to start replacing the pictures of your kids in your wallet, or you’re still not sure of what car to choose. Like any hobby, there are plenty of other enthusiasts out there willing to share their own creations and the journey it took to get there. Once you’re ready to get going, take a look at the classic car clubs in your area. You’ll be able to find everything from inspiration and guidance to spare parts and expert advice. Let’s not forget the obvious, they’re the perfect place to show off your restored masterpiece. A place everyone will understand the work that went into it! You’re not the only one kicking to see a classic motor being restored into its former glory. In fact, it’s what team here at Dealership Autoplex Collision Center do best. Whether it’s patching the leather seats to sourcing new body pieces to fit the chassis. Give us a call on (972) 242-0092, visit our website or simply roll your classic car into the shop here in Carrollton, TX.