Is it true the car insurance for a vintage car is cheaper than insurance for a modern car?

Hank

Ardmore, Ok

Hank,

There are certain tips that can be followed for vintage car insurance:

 There have been reports in the motoring press that insurance for classic cars is cheaper as compared to modern car policies, but every classic car owner needs to know that it calculates mileage that is limited and how the vehicle has been garaged in ideal circumstances.

 There is a lot of dramatic variation in the scarcity and condition of classic cars. The value of the car that is perceived by the owner is mostly different from the evaluation of an insurer. The time for agreeing with the evaluation would be before a claim and not after that.

 If an owner wants the best deal then he or she needs to contact a specialist insurer. The specific insurance schemes that they might be having are tailored specially to meet the requirements of the owners. The rates offered by specialist insurers are usually better than the rest.

Great Question.

Hank

Norman, Ok.

Hank,

Newcomers to the collectibles market should be careful to research the best way to insure their vintage vehicles before they hit the road, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
Antique and classic cars, defined as those built 30-plus years ago, have special needs that differ from traditional vehicles. Regular-use cars are on the road every day but antique and classic cars are typically used for limited pleasure driving, car shows and club events.
“Whether it’s a 1932 Alfa Romeo or a 1962 Ferrari, antique and classic car owners should purchase auto insurance coverage for their collectible separate and apart from the policy that covers their regular-use vehicle,” said Michael Barry, vice president, Media Relations at the I.I.I. “While regular-use vehicles depreciate in value over the years, many classic cars appreciate in value and have to be insured accordingly.”
As with a typical regular-use auto policy, an antique or classic car policy generally includes the following basic coverages: liability (bodily injury and property damage); collision; comprehensive; uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage; and medical payments or personal injury protection. Collision and comprehensive coverage are optional in most states.

Good Luck