Hi, just joined this forum and need a little help. I sold my Mk 1 Volksrod based on a '54 chassis a couple of years ago to help pay for my wedding, and now it's time to replace it. I've been looking at UK manufacturers and would like some feedback from more expirienced builders. Could anyone please give me a pointer to which kit, in their opinion, offers the best all round value - ie cost of kit, most comprehensive kit, spares availability, back up from manufacturer etc'?
Cheers in advance

TBH there are loads of Buggy bodies available but very few so-called kits. Most are just the body mouldings leaving the rest; roll bar or cage design, steering column brace etc. to the individual builder. Most people are quite happy with this as it spreads the cost and lets folks put their own stamp on the car.

If you want a full 'kit' look towards Flatlands Engineering who sell the Meyers Manxter and Manx plus most other parts that you'd need.

As for 'spares availability' and 'back up' I don't really know what back up is required for two lumps of fibreglass. There are loads of suppliers for run of the mill repair and service parts for the VW chassis and drivetrain though and for build-up advice hey, you've got us guys!!!

Hello and welcome to the forum by the way!

Try Lee at Volksmagic who supplies the doon kit which comes with a screen, hinges and steering support as part of the kit. He can also supply full cages, parts etc, donor cars, the whole cabcabousal.
www.doon.co.uk

If you need spares i live down the road from where Chad has sent you and i have the Doon kit to look at also and probably everything to go with it 

I have various spares going soon - 1600 part re built + full 1641cc running engine - carbs but i have a set of 34's to go on if wanted, full leather interior electric seats and heated front and back out of a RX8, brand new electric speedo, set of American racing wheels and tyres, front lights, new harnesses etc etc and may have a complete spare floor pan going 1972. P/m me or anyone thats interested. 

Paddy