Frequently asked questions

Kindred vehicles can only be purchased online. Place your fully refundable $1,000
pre-order on our website to reserve yours.

Once pre-orders are sold out, potential customers can join a model specific waitlist. Kindred releases build slots to Kindred waitlist members on a regular basis. Once a build is made available, a waitlist member can either reserve a build slot by placing a pre-order or ask to be removed from the waitlist.

When production is scheduled for a vehicle, pre-order customers will be asked to configure their vehicle and pay $25K as a non refundable deposit. The balance of the invoiced amount is due upon delivery.

Pre-order customers have paid a fully refundable deposit for a Kindred vehicle and are officially in the queue to receive a vehicle per the Kindred pre-order agreement. Those on the waitlist are not guaranteed a vehicle but will be notified before the general public once a pre-order for their model is available.

Kindred allows you to cancel at any time prior to your deposit. You will get your full pre-order payment back but if you decide to cancel after your deposit and we are in full production your deposit is not refundable.

We will begin production in early 2024. Your vehicle specialist will contact you with details and scheduling.

Kindred does not offer leasing or financing.

Kindred does not negotiate our prices. We’ve worked hard to eliminate the hassle of dealerships and the unknowns of auctions. The result is a consistently excellent product with a known and standardized price.

We’re aware that vintage cars can be difficult to insure. Through a partnership, we offer a competitive insurance coverage for Kindred vehicles.

Kindred introduces a new model 4 times a year. We spend more than 10,000 hours prototyping, curating and testing each model to make sure it’s production-ready before release. Sign-up for our subscriber list to stay in the loop.

Kindred does not sell parts or offer service to non-Kindred vehicles.

Kindred will introduce this option in the future but currently only offers full Kindred builds.

Kindred offers service and repair for verified Kindred vehicles in our registry. We maintain a nationwide network of service centers and mobile technicians to handle service and warranty work.

Contact your Kindred Vehicle Specialist to arrange for service.

Yes, but service by a non-Kindred service provider can void the Kindred warranty. It may be difficult to find the right provider that can service your modern Kindred power train and the vintage elements of Kindred vehicles.

Yes, Kindred offers a limited one year warranty.

Kindred vehicles are designed to take a charge from standard US electrical outlets (level 1) and 220v power sources (level 2).

Yes, Kindred vehicles have compatibility with thousands of charging stations across the US.

Kindred is happy to offer test drives to pre-order customers. To arrange a test drive, contact your Kindred Vehicle Specialist.

Yes, we encourage pre-order customers to tour our production facility. To arrange a visit, contact your Kindred Vehicle Specialist.

Every Kindred build is a curated restoration of an original vintage vehicle. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) are verified authentic and are from the original manufacturing year.

• The Kindred Bronco is restored from 1966 to 1975 vehicles
• The Kindred Camaro is from 1969 vehicles
• The Kindred VW Bus is from 1954 to 1967 vehicles (converted from non-21 window vehicles)
• The Kindred Chevy 3100 is restored from 1947 to 1953 vehicles

Kindred handles all titles, taxes and registration just like a regular dealership.

Each model is curated and designed to have a mix of original and modern features. Safety enhancements are added to each vehicle whenever possible. Improvements vary across models but within a modern classic car model, all feature sets and option packages are standardized.

Customers have the option to pick up completed Kindred vehicles at our production facility on Mare Island, CA or have your Kindred Vehicle Specialist assist in arranging for delivery.

Every pre-order customer is assigned a Kindred Vehicle Specialist who will assist with vehicle configuration, payment processing and scheduling. Vehicle deliveries will begin early 2024.

Kindred vehicles are automatically entered into the Kindred Registry upon delivery. Our registry provides the provenance necessary to ensure your car is an authentic Kindred vehicle. Only registered Kindred vehicles have access to our community, insurance and service programs.

Contact your Kindred Vehicle Specialist to update the Kindred registry.

Kindred will update our registry with new ownership information with evidence of a sales transaction. The new owner will be eligible for our community, insurance and service programs.