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DV: I think we are getting beyond where I think it needs to be.

There are maintenance issues. Thats not what I see as a role for our proposed organization. Maybe I'm missing the point.

I see the purpose of the organization to provide a checklist, as comprehensive as it needs to be in order for the owners car to be roadworthy. The organization can't provide and account for every conceivable maintenance problem. Thats the owners responsibility.

At least the owner in your example above recognized there was a problem with his car and is having a qualified shop correct the problems.

The issue is whether the cars are constructed properly ie the basics have been properly constructed (steering, brakes, suspension, fuel lines, brake lines, carb linkage, seats properly fastened, safety belts anchored properly) and road worthy. The issue presents itself as a problem for the owner for basic safety and at the time the owner wants insurance so he can establish to the carrier his car is roadworthy and constructed properly. As I see it the organization provides the basic checklist the owner obtains the mechanic and certification that the car is roadworthy and the operating systems properly installed.

I do not want to get involved in determining whether a particular kit is designed or constructed properly ie. the frame being PCV tubing. Thats the owners problem and the manufacturers.