There are several Intrepid dealers around the country and Champion Racing in Oklahoma is the importer. Where are you located? You should have no worries unless you have a problem on race day and something weird breaks. Most of the parts are inter changeable with other brands, for the most part. Are you buying from a shop or an individual? If the latter, can you have a kart shop go over the kart for you? Good luck and welcome to the sport!