Friday, June 26, 2009

A Look into Insuring Your Old Car

By Calvin Wapasa

Having an old auto isn't just about ownership as many individuals take them to car shows and parade them as examples of the styles of years gone past but just like everyday automobiles they require insurance. Although you might think it hard to obtain, it is surprising how many [companies] can actually supply old auto insurance. This is obviously good for the person searching for the classic motorcar insurance as they have plenty of companies to choose from.

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.

These commercial insurance firms are able to provide you peace of mind as they are normally well established and therefore safe, in all likelihood with a large satisfied customer base so you know your antique auto will be safe with them. The other advantage of this type of insurer is their ability to arrange the protection on any other regular vehicle you own. Antique auto insurance with bigger companies that do not specialize in this type of policy may be more expensive but this is frequently worth the extra as they are well established.

It is possible to use specialist motorcar insurance companies and frequently the rates is lower because this is the only type of insurance they provide, this might mean that you will not be able to insure any other type of automobile with them. With the number of classic automobiles still around you will not be surprised to learn that even the insurance companies have, in some areas, specialized even further to provide cover for only one type of automobile.

If you are going to apply and independent old car insurer then first check that they can be trusted and have a loyal customer base before you part with any money. You do not want to find that after months of paying the insurance premiums that the company will not or is unable to pay your insurance claim.

Locating an old auto insurance company is not as straightforward as finding a regular automobile insurance provider but if you want to know your precious auto is protected, it must be done. By their very nature, classic motorcars are almost always irreplaceable and represent a big investment on the part of the owner so protection for these automobiles is an absolute necessity.

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