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If you have a collector car then it is bets to purchase insurance from a classic car insurance company. Classic cars are a specific type of cars that tend to be at least 15 years old and have a value attached to them. Classic automobiles are special cars that as long as they are kept in good condition will increase in value as they age. Typically they are already very expensive when originally purchased as new or they may be a limited number of those models manufactured.

Each state has their own regulations that must be met to be considered a classic car. The vast majority of these guidelines and regulations are similar but there are a few unique ones found among different states. Additionally collectible car clubs may have even more regulations to meet as clubs may be looking for specific types of classic cars.

Insurance is important because collectible cars can be treated as an investment that will gain value over time.

The most valuable classic cars are the ones that have the original paint job, no rust and are in excellent condition with very low mileage. Typically insurance rates are determined based on the mileage on the car and its condition.

Insurance quotes can be obtained by filling out information online via a classic car insurance company site. Almost all car insurance companies will offer classic car auto insurance as well as some specialized insurers. You have many different options that can be included in your classic car insurance package that includes emergency towing, reimbursement of personal effects, car show expenses, lockout, lost keys, and roadside assistance to name but a few.  Read more... (554 words, estimated 2:13 mins reading time)

As the interest in restoration of classic car restoration increase so does the amount of classic car owners that are in the midst of restoration of their vehicles. These classic car enthusiasts are learning quickly that it can be a battle to get insurance on these vehicles.

Although there are many classic car insurance companies available, many classic car insurance programs require that the vehicle be fully, or close to, fully restored prior to being eligible for the program. In turn the owners of these vehicles have no option but to try to get coverage in the standard insurance market.

Many standard auto insurance companies have age restrictions for vehicles and the coverage they will offer the vehicles. There are many auto insurance companies that will only offer comprehensive and collision coverage to vehicles that are 15 years of age and newer.

Some companies will go as far as 20 years old but this is also not much of a help when insuring a classic car.

These requirements leave the vehicle owners with only one option in most cases, liability only protection. Although these cars are not fully restored, some classic cars mid restoration have values that would be sufficient to request comprehensive and collision coverage.

Some insurance carriers in the standard market have gone as far as to require that the vehicle owners carry liability only but also require the owner to get a mechanic inspection done on the vehicle itself to determine roadworthiness. Most carriers request this for vehicle that are 40 years of age and older.

Finding used parts for Classic cars can be challenging. You may spend many hours looking for one particular part that you need to complete your project. There are many places that you can look to find the parts that you need.

There are many companies that will offer NOS items for vehicles. Most of these places you can have shipped to your home in a matter of days. This is the most efficient way to get items.

Another great way to find the parts that you need for your classic car would be to keep checking the online auctions. There are different parts on all the time and it’s changing constantly. You can usually find the part that you need with the condition that you want at an online auction. Shopping on the auction sites may be the slowest way to find the parts but if your patient you will eventually find the part that you need.

Car shows is yet another way that you can find and locate the items that you need.

This may take you a lot of walking to get through all the vendors but usually these shows have many different parts for sale by vendors or other car enthusiasts. Try to find a show that offers cars that you are restoring.

Restoring a project car can give you satisfaction of completing and bring back a basket case back to live. Finding the parts will be your challenge. But it’s not impossible.As any car enthusiast will tell you, there is nothing quite the same as driving and owning restored classic muscle car.

Owning a classic or antique car is something that marks as a real status symbol for anyone, especially car enthusiasts but not limited to them. Anyone with a fine sense of aesthetics and a love for quality craftsmanship can see that a classic car – and by “classic” we do not just mean “old” – is something to be appreciated for what it is – engineering brilliance wrapped up in aesthetic wonder.

Classic cars are the only cars that can ever increase in value the older they get, and even on this score they need to be treated with a level of respect bordering on reverence. This is something that is often mocked as geeky or immature. But then no-one says that about a quality painting or sculpture, do they?

If you own a classic car it is important to ensure that it retains its value. A true classic car is every bit as much an asset as a piece of art that you hang on your wall or place on your mantelpiece.

For that reason it is important that you take the correct steps to ensure that it does not suffer from the aging process or from mistreatment or worse yet, vandalism. To protect your classic car from the dangers of third-party damage, you will need to insure it. Insuring a classic car is wholly different from insuring any day-to-day driving machine. You need to take into account its value to you or to anyone who might decide to help themselves to it and this, as much as anything, is the reason why you need to make sure you insure it with the correct insurance company.  Read more... (512 words, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

For many years now the Classic Motor Show at the NEC has been the season grand finale for the classic car scene, with this year following the same tradition. Enthusiasts with a passion for cars come from afar to witness some of the most magnificent sights from the most outrageous to the rarest models of classic cars.

Whether you want the drive or ride of your life, this show promises to provide its visitors with a wide array of vintage, veteran, classic, prestigious and rare vehicles of all shapes and sizes. According to WhatsOnWhen.com, one of the highlights is the chance to go for a ten-mile ride in a beautiful vintage car, courtesy of Dream Rides. This very special and unique event gives car connoisseurs the rare opportunity to travel in their fantasy car while donating to a well deserved charity.

If youre looking to buy a classic car this really is the place to be. The Halls of the NEC become the UKs largest classic car showroom during the three day show, which includes cars to suit all tastes and budgets.

If youre lucky enough to already own a classic motor car you could take full advantage of the numerous stands at the show that are dedicated to ensuring you take the best care of your classic. Classic Car Insurance Specialists, Sureterm Direct will be there in Hall 4, offering visitors the chance to win a Free Fortnum & Mason Hamper as well as test their knowledge by taking part in the classic car quiz.  Read more... (332 words, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)