| The term "Vintage Car" recreates in our minds the | | | | it is likely to be insured by now. But, in case it is a |
| flavor of times gone by. The wish to possess a | | | | new possession and you are in a hurry to move it |
| vintage car remains a far-fetched dream for most of | | | | along with you, just try and get it insured before the |
| us. And for those who possess one, it is the truth | | | | move. And while doing so, try to get the best deal |
| that they can hardly take off their heads. It is a | | | | from your car insurance company. If possible get the |
| piece of history that you want to treasure for | | | | car valued by an experienced professional who |
| yourself and the future generations to come. And | | | | specializes in this field and get the car insurer to |
| the need to relocate your vintage car that you took | | | | agree on that. This is because the insurance |
| out on those rare Sunday mornings could well put | | | | companies are not very enthusiastic to treat these |
| you into anxiety. Unless a vintage car is in usable | | | | cars as special and usually offer a cover that is |
| condition, it cannot be termed as an object of | | | | applicable to a new car. Ensure that you get the |
| neighbor's envy and owner's pride. Maintaining a piece | | | | appropriate costing in case of a theft or damage to |
| of royalty that just occupies space in the courtyard | | | | the car. |
| often becomes painful. | | | | Do not fill your gas tank to the full capacity. Keep |
| Moving your vintage car over a long distance can | | | | only an amount that may be necessary for shipment. |
| indeed be a very big deal, if you do not make the | | | | If your vintage is traveling to a place where the |
| necessary arrangements well in advance. There are | | | | temperature is far lower than usual, check the |
| specialized movers available for auto transport but a | | | | anti-freeze levels to guard it against the cold |
| vintage car is never quite the same as other cars. So, | | | | weather. The chance of an alarm system in a vintage |
| take extra time and caution before finalizing your | | | | is very rare. In an exceptional case, disable the alarm |
| mover to ship your vintage. | | | | system before shipping. Keep the tires inflated to the |
| Check whether the mover has adequate means to | | | | right pressure level for safe dispatch and delivery. Do |
| handle your asset through the miles. Verify the valid | | | | not bother to send off a spic-and-span vintage as |
| licensing of the auto shipping service and the amount | | | | the dust that has gathered on the surface may |
| of insurance that will be provided by them for your | | | | actually give some protection to the paint on the |
| vintage car. Ideally it should be more than the | | | | body. |
| insurance provided for ordinary cars because this one | | | | We recommend you to take the vintage to a |
| is irreplaceable. Be careful to sign the Bill of Lading | | | | workshop for a thorough check after arriving at the |
| first at the time of loading, and more so while taking | | | | destination to dispel any doubt in your mind. The |
| delivery. Check for any scratches or damage that | | | | crucial areas to focus your attention could be the |
| might have happened to your sweet vintage during | | | | Engine, Front Axel, Rear Axle, Steering Gear, Wiring |
| transit. Claim for the compensation immediately, in | | | | and the Breaking System. These are some of the |
| case you find any. | | | | parts where slight problems may initially go unnoticed |
| It may be redundant to talk about insurance here as | | | | only to put you in some unwanted situation later on... |