A new online marketplace aims to help classic car owners find the best specialists for repair and restoration work.
Now live, the Restorists website aims to benefit both classic car owners and vehicle specialists by simplifying the process of contacting trusted experts.
Car repairers and restorers will be able to advertise their specialist services, including by appealing to owners of specific vehicle marques, then build a portfolio of reviews over time.
Classic car owners can search through a wide range of possible work types, locate nearby specialists and make enquiries via the Restorists website.
The goal is to modernise the process of finding a specialist skilled in restoration, building restomods or classic car repair work.
Finding the right classic car specialist
“Finding the right specialist for a classic car can be incredibly difficult,” said Evan Dean, co-founder of Restorists.
“Owners often rely on recommendations through clubs or social groups, but what if you don’t have immediate access to these circles, or the friend of a friend is fully booked?
“Restorists brings transparency, accessibility and trust to a process that has traditionally been fragmented.”
The website is encouraging classic car businesses to join its marketplace. The experts registered so far offer a range of services from chrome plating to upholstery trimming, along with complete vehicle restorations.
‘Passion, heritage and craftsmanship’
“Classic car ownership is about passion, heritage and craftsmanship,” added Evan Dean.
“Restorists is built to support that ecosystem by making it easier than ever to connect with the right experts.”
Prior to his role in founding Restorists, Dean’s career included working with brands such as Checkatrade, Zoopla and, most recently, MoneySuperMarket.
Restorists’ other co-founder, Claire Ansell, has worked in automotive interior trimming for a number of years, with a particular specialisation in classic Minis.
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