There are numerous classic car owner clubs covering a variety of makes of classic cars not only in the UK but also in various countries around the world. Some clubs are for owners of a specific model whereas there are others that allow owners of any sort of classic car. There are several benefits and for a reasonable annual membership … Continue reading
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Other Motorists More Considerate Towards Older Cars
Classic car owners will perhaps be interested to hear about the AA Populus survey in which over 17,000 drivers took part. In that poll, it was revealed that motorists showed greater consideration towards older vehicles when out driving. Apparently, as many as 20% of motorists said that they would possibly give way to those people at the wheel of older … Continue reading
The Average Age Of Classic Car Owners
There are a number of different views as to how old the average classic car owner is but around 55 would appear to be a popular choice. For those of you that are members of classic car clubs and/or attend regular classic and vintage car events you will no doubt agree that there are certainly more people above 40 than … Continue reading
Excesses On Classic Car Insurance
You will no doubt be aware that there are excesses with car insurance for modern vehicles and these can make a difference to the premium that you pay. The situation is no different with classic car insurance. There is usually a compulsory excess payable with classic car insurance and that figure can vary between different insurance companies. There is often … Continue reading
Where To Buy Classic Cars
When it comes to buying a modern car most people know where to look. For instance, if you want to buy a brand new car you will usually visit the car showroom of the car manufacturer in your locality. If you are looking for a second hand one, you could visit a second hand car dealer or buy one through … Continue reading
Laid Up Classic Car Insurance
A lot of classic car owners are not aware of the existence of Laid Up classic car insurance so we thought that those people would potentially benefit from a brief explanation of this level of cover. Most people will arrange either fully comprehensive, third party fire and theft or third party classic car insurance which, in the majority of cases, … Continue reading
Fake Classic Cars
Nowadays, it is possible to produce a fake version of numerous products whether it is a Rolex watch, designer clothes or even a classic car. If the supplier makes it clear that the item is a fake and the price is reflective of this then is this a problem? Many of you reading this will no doubt have an opinion … Continue reading
What Do You Do With Your Classic Car In The Winter?
It is interesting to note that there do not appear to be too many classic car enthusiasts out on the UK road network at the wheels of their classic cars at this time of year which is a great shame. This could of course be for a number of reasons such as the inclement weather or you could just be … Continue reading
Where To Buy Classic Car Parts
It is fine owning a beautiful classic car dating back 25 to 30 years but what happens if you have an accident and need to replace some of the damaged parts. Where are you going to buy them? Well, you will be pleased to hear that there are a number of sources. With the Internet, these days it is quite … Continue reading
How To Get Cheaper Classic Car Insurance
Many people have had to tighten their belts in recent years and are still doing this due to the economic climate. The perception that just because you own a classic car means that you could not possibly be looking to cut or contain your expenditure is an incorrect one. So, how can you possibly get cheaper classic car insurance? Well, … Continue reading
