Friday, April 24, 2009

A Look Into Old Car Insurance

By Calvin Wapasa

Old cars are usually the pride and joy of their owners and revel at the opportunity to show them off but they do require specialist insurance. There are many insurance companies available that provide and even specialize in old motorcar insurance as the number of enthusiasts in this area increases. The classic car customer is in a fortunate position with so many specialist insurance suppliers as they are more likely to get the right plan at a competitive price.

Mainstream automobile insurance firms are also now able to provide this type of insurance for antique cars which they have a name for; 'collectors automobile insurance'. Although the insurance policies may seem the same as regular automobile cover provides, they are not and the agent will require exact details of the car to be insured before a full quotation can be provided. They will also help you decide which types of coverage are within your target budget and which deductible and limit levels you will need.

It is important to know that the company you are insuring your old auto with is not only reliable and comes with a good reputation but they have been established for many years. If you purchase a car plan through one of these large commercial insurance companies then the chances are you will also be able to insure your regular car with them, often on the same policy. Antique automobile insurance with larger companies that do not specialize in this type of policy may be more expensive but this is often worth the extra as they are well established.

Large numbers of owners of old cars still insure their vehicles with the specialist automobile insurance underwriters but will have to apply a standard motorcar insurer for any other auto. A number of independent insurance providers even specialize to the point where only a certain type of classic motorcar is insured.

When choosing an independent insurance company to provide automobile insurance for an antique automobile, be sure that the company is a reputable one. The fear for people using a small independent automobile insurer is when they may need them to pay out for a claim and get a rejection or find they are filing for bankruptcy.

Although it might seem like hard work finding an antique auto insurance company that you feel pleased entrusting your antique motorcar with, it is far better than not having the car insured. Most classic motorcars are worth many thousands of dollars and that is a big loss if the automobile is ever stolen or destroyed so having motorcar cover may be the most valuable protection you ever purchase.

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