build-your-own car
nounUK /ˌbɪld jɔːr ˈəʊn kɑː/
US /ˌbɪld jʊr ˈoʊn kɑːr/
A toy car that you put together yourself from parts.
My brother got a build-your-own car kit for his birthday and assembled it in one afternoon.
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2. A real vehicle assembled by the owner from purchased components rather than bought complete.
He spent two years finishing his build-your-own car in the garage.
3. A workshop activity where children assemble a simple car from provided materials.
The science fair had a build-your-own car station using cardboard and bottle caps.
4. A customizable online configurator that lets customers choose features for a new car.
The dealer's website offers a build-your-own car tool to pick colors and options.