| Owning a classic car is a dream for many people. | | | | normal vehicle insurance the amount to be paid |
| It can however be a costly and time consuming | | | | out in the event of a total loss will be equal to the |
| hobby. Classic car ownership has many subtle | | | | value of the car at the time that the claim is |
| differences to owning a regular vehicle and so | | | | made. In other words the payout is equal to the |
| potential buyers should take their time before | | | | depreciated value of the car. |
| making their purchase. | | | | For classic car insurance the process is different. |
| Where to Buy | | | | The amount paid in the event of a claim is |
| Just as with buying an everyday vehicle buyers | | | | pre-arranged at the time the insurance policy is |
| of classics have many options in where to look | | | | taken out. When taking out the insurance policy |
| for their new car. Places to look include classic car | | | | the owner first needs to get the car appraised. |
| magazines, newspapers and the internet. There is | | | | This appraisal will set the value of the vehicle and |
| certainly no shortage of classic cars for sale. A | | | | this amount will not change no matter when the |
| popular place to purchase a classic car is at a | | | | claim is made. |
| specialist auction. By taking their time and | | | | Transporting |
| attending a number of auctions it is possible for | | | | Many classic cars are simply too valuable to be |
| classic car enthusiasts to uncover an absolute | | | | driven, certainly not over a long distance, and so if |
| bargain. | | | | the car needs to be moved an alternative |
| Wherever the vehicle is being bought there are a | | | | method must be found. There are several |
| number of things the buyer can do to ensure that | | | | companies in the UK who specialise in the |
| they are getting a good deal. Before making the | | | | transportation of classic cars. Transporting classic |
| purchase a close inspection of the vehicle should | | | | vehicles is usually done using covered transporter |
| be carried out. The outward appearance of the | | | | trailers. |
| car should reflect its mileage. A common check is | | | | The use of a covered trailer is a sensible choice |
| to compare the mileage shown on the odometer | | | | for classic vehicle owners. By keeping the car |
| with the condition of the rubber cover of the | | | | covered it is protected against the weather and |
| brake pedal and see if they tally. | | | | accidental damage. It is also kept away from the |
| Insurance | | | | eyes of thieves. Drivers of these types of trailers |
| To be eligible for classic car insurance the car | | | | have specialist experience in transporting prestige |
| must be at least 15 years old. Insuring a classic | | | | vehicles and so owners can be sure that there |
| car differs from insuring a regular vehicle. In | | | | car is in safe hands. |