| Restoring a classic car can be tricky business | | | | all you need to do is find somewhere safe to store it |
| especially if you have never done it before. You have | | | | and get classic car insurance. However, if you are |
| lots to think about from where you can get the | | | | planning on selling it there a few tips which can help |
| parts from to how it's going to affect your classic | | | | you get more money for your car. |
| car insurance. | | | | Basic tips for attracting people to your car are to |
| The first thing to do when restoring your car is to | | | | ensure its sparkling clean and change the oil. Another |
| make sure that you have enough room to do this. | | | | great tip is to service the car. This is because there is |
| The best place for this is usually a garage because | | | | a lot to organise with a new car such as classic car |
| you are out the way, not taking up valuable space in | | | | insurance so if it doesn't need servicing straight away |
| the house and not making a mess of the house. To | | | | then people will be more inclined to purchase the car. |
| save space you can store parts like the engine, gear | | | | Choose where you are going to advertise you car |
| - box, doors and bonnet in a basement or shed while | | | | carefully in order to ensure that you get the |
| you are working on the car. | | | | maximum offer for your car. People who are |
| You need to be prepared that some aspects of | | | | devoted to classic cars are more likely to pay more |
| restoring your classic car are going to be more | | | | money so it's important to target them. A good place |
| involved that what you anticipate. For example, you | | | | to start is classic car magazines as you wouldn't buy |
| may not be able to find the parts you need, get | | | | these publications if you weren't interested in cars. |
| matching colours to existing parts and getting classic | | | | This is also helpful to people as they can find a car, |
| car insurance may take longer than you think. The | | | | parts for it and classic car insurance all in one place. |
| reason why this can be difficult is because if you | | | | Taking your car to a car show or museum is bound |
| want to increase the value of your classic car then it | | | | to get it noticed if you are trying to sell it. Placing it |
| is better to use as much original equipment as you | | | | near the venue's entrance or exit is ideal as people |
| can. If you are not sure about some of the work | | | | are bound to see it. Restoring a classic car is great |
| then it is best to go to a professional as it will save | | | | fun for car fanatics regardless of whether you are |
| time and money in the long run. | | | | keeping it or selling it on. However, follow these tips |
| Once people have restored their classic cars they | | | | and make sure you are careful so you don't cause |
| tend to either sell them on or keep them for | | | | any damage to your pride and joy. |
| personal use. If you are keeping it for yourself then | | | | |