Caring For Your Collector Car
Caring for your collector car is vital to ensuring that you preserve it over a long period and get to enjoy it to the fullest. First-time classic car owners often find themselves overwhelmed with the initial details of ownership. There are many things to consider. It could include adequately caring for the car to getting the right collector car insurance and ensuring that you preserve the car’s long-term value. Owning a car like this is often a badge of honor, which means you want to protect that car from every potential hazard. Proper care of a collector car requires some preparation to ensure that you protect your investment.
Caring for a Collector Car
Proper care is essential for protecting your classic care. If you don’t know how to care for a collector car, you may be surprised at how simple it is.
- Monitor the fluids regularly and check the condition of the brakes periodically.
- Protect the body panels and undercarriage from rust with lubricants that inhibit it.
- Clean the interior regularly and have it detailed when possible.
- Wash the car by hand so you don’t scratch the paint, and keep it waxed to protect the finish.
- Make sure you drive the car periodically, so it doesn’t sit too long, but avoid driving it in the rain, snow, or other bad weather.
Choosing the Right Collector Car Insurance
Another essential element of caring for your classic car has the right insurance coverage. Most insurance companies have specific policies for classic and collector cars, so talk with your agent about the vehicle and the coverage you need. Your policy must be targeted to a classic to get the proper value for the vehicle. Classic cars are valued differently than modern ones when it comes to replacement costs, so make sure you clarify this when you get your policy.
Maintaining Collector Car Value
Once you have learned how to care for your car and have the right insurance policy to protect it, you need to understand how to preserve its value. The biggest thing you should understand is how to store the car properly. If you don’t store it correctly, deterioration from the sun’s rays and environmental exposure can cost you significantly in value. Keep your car in enclosed storage with the windows cracked for air circulation. Make sure the area is sealed from moisture exposure, too. Lift the wipers, disconnect the battery, and turn the tires periodically if you’re storing the car for any length of time.
If you store the car, ensure that your collector car insurance policy has had a recent update. Your premiums may change while the car is in long-term storage.
About Byrnes Agency
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