Collector and Classic Car Insurance for Less
Collector and Classic Car Insurance for Less
When collecting classic vehicles, you need to perform essential maintenance and upkeep to maximize your vehicles’ lifespans. Here at Classic Auto, we know that you want to keep your classic vehicle on the road for as long as possible, and that’s why we have great tips for keeping your collector car in top-notch condition when …
If you’ve rebuilt a project car or spent hours searching auctions and advertisements for an old-fashioned beauty, you understand that while dogs are man’s best friend, cars are often man’s most prized possession. Going to shows is one of the best ways to fully enjoy the experience of owning a unique car. On one hand, …
Rust. It’s a heartbreaker. You see a classic car from a distance and it looks pristine, but when you get up close, it’s covered in telltale reddish-brown crumbles of rust. For some of us, there’s nothing more satisfying than finding a rusty old skeleton in a barn somewhere and bringing it back to its original …
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Getting your classic car back on the road after a long winter hibernation is one of the best parts of spring. But before your first drive, make sure your classic auto is ready to hit the road. By checking its maintenance beforehand, you’ll extend your car’s life and performance and drive as safely as possible. …
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When you own a vintage or rare car, finding parts is like doing a scavenger hunt all over the world. It can be challenging to locate the precise parts you need and arrange for them to travel all the way home to your garage. Anyone who’s restored a classic car knows the feeling of hunting …
There’s always going to be an innate risk when you own a classic vehicle. Whether you own a climate-controlled garage or not, everything from accident damage to theft to acts of god can cause unexpected damage or wear. As a classic car owner, the best you can do is to prepare for the worst. While …
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We’ve all been there—a summer day in the low 90s, crystal blue skies and nothing sounds better than an ice cream cone. So you take your classic car out, maybe roll down the windows or take down the top for that extra boost of the old summer feeling. And then, out of nowhere, a rainstorm …
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When you own a classic or collector auto, it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when. One day a broken part or a remarkably long journey will render your vehicle unsafe (for you and others), and you’ll be forced to trailer it. Trailering a vehicle (especially one as valuable as yours) can …
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be a while until your next family road trip or visit to an auto show. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be using your vehicle—many of us still are traveling to our essential jobs, picking up groceries, and making trips to the doctor’s office and pharmacy. It’s never …
How to Sanitize Your Classic Car Without Harming the Interior Read More »
Unlike other vehicles, which depreciate in value quickly, collector cars are an investment. The longer your car has been out of production, the rarer it will likely be, and it could be more valuable. Any smart investor knows the importance of value maintenance. So how do you maintain or raise the value of your classic …
