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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Vintage Car Insurance - Understanding the Process

By Andy Darwinson

If you have a vintage car then it probably cost you a lot of money. Most people who buy vintage or classic cars do so not only because they like them, but because they see the vehicle as an investment. Once you have spent thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of thousands of dollars on a vintage car, you need to be sure that you have the right kind of insurance policy.

When you purchase auto insurance for your vintage car, this is quite different from standard vehicle insurance. We recommend taking the time to research and find the companies that will actually offer this type of service. You have to remember that not all insurance companies want to hold a policy of this magnitude. You will be looking for "specialist" coverage, which will be decided on how you use the car. For instance, if it's only driven to exhibitions and shows, then you will have to get a different premium.

Providing you take the time to look for the right kind of policy for your car, then it is possible to save money on car insurance. You should not insure a classic or vintage car under a standard insurance policy. If you have bought your car as an investment piece then you don't want to be driving it around in the same way that you would an ordinary car.

When you are getting auto insurance for vintage cars, there are several guidelines you have to consider. The first thing most insurers will ask is whether or not you have been driving for at least 5 years. If the answer is yes, it will help your overall cost. You can also save money if you are at least 25 years of age or older. This will actually help you find cheaper vintage car insurance since you are less of a risk.

Insurance companies will be looking to assess the security and driving skills revolving around your vintage car before they give you a specialty premium. You will also have to own a car that is even old enough to be considered vintage.

Some insurance companies will only give vintage status to cars that are nineteen seventies vintage or older. You should know that policies will differ depending on the age of your car. Another thing that insurers will take into consideration is whether you have an insurance policy of an ordinary car before they grant you a special policy.

Another thing they will look for is whether or not you are driving your vintage vehicle on a daily basis. This would be considered a huge risk, and you may be turned down. If this decreases in value due to the extensive driving, insurance companies will offer special premiums based on the actual cash value (ACV) of your car. However, it will also include the stated value (SV), and agreed value (AV) as well.

When it is time to give your insurance company a value for your car, they will pay it, but can't insure the stated value. The majority of vintage car owners get their insurance through an agreed value of the car. This means the insurers will agree on the value for your car, and take into consideration all the extras (investment, maintenance, etc.). Once this is complete they will give you a vintage car insurance policy for that value. - 21393

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