Collector Car Insurance

By Micheal Saari


Now that you've made an investment in a piece of automobile history, you need to insure your investment for the future. The expense of an antique automobile makes comprehensive classic car insurance a must. There are a number of available options and plans for making sure that your new purchase maintains its allure for years to come. Here is some important information.

Luckily, you essentially pay for the insurance you "use." Tiered mileage plans allot a certain amount of driving that can be done in the car per month, which can range from light to heavy driving. The insurer does this in order to properly adjust the amount of inherent risk in price movement of the car. A number of plans have a system in which unused miles are transferred to the following month.

In order to maintain the material value of your automobile, many classic car insurance plans offer value protection in the event that inflation takes a bite out of the value of your vehicle. Though modifications to the overall mainframe of the car can cause the appraised value of the car to change, many insurers will allow the owner to perform these modifications without altering the insurance coverage agreement.

It is very possible that you will acquire more vehicles in the future as you explore your hobby further, and good insurance companies realize that. Some companies maintain a gap period so that, when you purchase your next car, you have a grace period in which to purchase more insurance for that vehicle. This ensures that you find the best plan for you for that vehicle. Added parts and accessories can also be covered under certain plans at no major increase in the premium.

If you have any special side conditions for the plan, be sure to take that into consideration before you buy the plan. If you want your pet to ride in the car with you, you might need to purchase special insurance just for the pet. Roadside assistance for collectible cars is often more extensive than that for regular cars, and comprehensive plans often include it at no additional cost. Compare, compare, compare. When researching providers, use geo specific terms. For example, if you live in California then Google California classic car insurance to pull a list of providers in your area.

Joyriding outside of the country is another important thing to take into consideration. Certain international trips--even to Canada--need to be explicitly covered in your plan if you take your new car abroad. When you are choosing your insurance, be sure to search the internet to screen for the best, most affordable insurance plan available for your car. Once you find the best-priced plan with the features you require, order the plan material that explains the details of your coverage. After you do this, you will be able to drive safely and in style.




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