Kindig-It Design: Custom Car Build Contract Disputes
Kindig-It Design, the Salt Lake City custom car shop featured on Velocity Channel's "Bitchin' Rides", has been involved in client disputes and legal proceedings related to custom vehicle build projects. Custom automotive work (particularly high-dollar, long-duration builds) generates contract disputes at higher rates than standard automotive service because: builds often take months to years; costs frequently escalate beyond initial estimates; client expectations set by preliminary renderings often conflict with engineering realities; and the subjective nature of custom aesthetics creates disagreements about whether the completed product meets the contracted standard.
Kindig-It's television exposure creates a specific legal dynamic: clients who engage Kindig-It specifically because of its television reputation have expectations shaped by the production-value portrayal of builds on the show, not necessarily the full picture of build timelines, cost management, and completion challenges that the television format compresses or edits out. When the reality of the build experience diverges from the television experience, disappointment can produce legal claims regardless of whether the underlying work met reasonable automotive standards.
Custom Automotive Contract Best Practices
High-value custom vehicle build contracts should include: detailed written specifications of materials, labor, and aesthetic outcomes; milestone payment schedule tied to completion of defined project stages; maximum price guarantees or cost escalation caps; ownership and insurance provisions for the vehicle during construction; dispute resolution procedures; and completion timelines with consequences for delay. The absence of these provisions (which is common in custom shops where relationships are informal and trust-based) leaves both parties exposed when the build experience doesn't match expectations. Related: other automotive business disputes. Related: Goonzquad car rebuild channel disputes.
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Kindig-It Lawsuit: Facts, Settlement News & Legal Analysis: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about this case and your legal options.
What is the Kindig-It Design lawsuit about?
Legal proceedings involving Kindig-It Design concern client disputes over custom vehicle build projects, typically involving claims about build quality, cost overruns, timeline delays, or the gap between what was represented and what was delivered. For specific case information, search Utah state court records.
Does being on TV make a shop more liable for customer disputes?
Television exposure amplifies client expectations but doesn't create different legal standards. The same breach of contract and consumer protection standards apply regardless of whether a shop has a TV show. However, marketing through TV that creates elevated expectations may be relevant to the reasonable consumer reliance analysis in consumer protection claims.
What are my rights if a custom shop doesn't finish my car?
If a shop fails to complete a contracted build: you can demand return of the vehicle and a refund of amounts paid above work completed (less any reasonable value of completed work); if the shop refuses, you can sue for breach of contract; lien laws affect your right to the vehicle if the shop claims unpaid work is owed. Consult an attorney before confronting a shop holding your vehicle, the liens and self-help remedies are state-specific.
How do I protect myself in a custom car build contract?
Key protections: require a detailed written contract with specifications, pricing, and timeline; never pay more than 30-40% upfront; tie payments to specific completion milestones; get insurance on the vehicle during the build period; document pre-build condition of any existing vehicle; and get at least two competing bids to understand market-rate pricing.
Is Kindig-It Design still in business?
For current business status information, check Kindig-It Design's current website and social media presence. The Velocity Channel show Bitchin' Rides has had multiple seasons; current programming status should be verified through current entertainment listings.
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