Classic car insurance is a specialized insurance instrument designated for certain cars. This special insurance is non-standard and affords the owner of a classic car optimum coverage for his investment. Nevertheless, before a policy can be written, your automobile muct qualify under the providers classic car insurance requirements.

In large part, classic car insurance companies define the age of a classic car as one that is at least 15 years old. However, a few states define a classic car as 25 years or more, checking with your local DMV may help to clarify the age in your state.

There are different sets of rules for classic car insurance than there are for standard car coverage. In addition to the age of the vehicle, insurance companies will require several other conditions to be met. Those conditions will be a limit on the number of miles driven in a year, keeping the car securely stored when not in use, and limitations on the age of the driver and their driving experience and record. As part of your classic car insurance, the company will also stipulate an ‘agree-upon’ value .

The majority of states permit the insurance company and owner to arrive at an agreed value of the vehicle. The insurance company and you will set a value on the classic car that will become part of the policy. In case of total loss, this is the amount the insurance company would pay as value of the classic car. Unlike a regular vehicle, where ‘the blue book’ or fair market value determines the total loss value of a vehicle.

As far as the drivers age, most insurers will mandate a driver be over 25 and to have a license for at least so many years. A mandatory requirement as well is a DMV report before the classic car insurance is issued.

An annual mileage limit is usually required by the insurer, in most cases this limit is 5000 miles. There are also options to select less miles (as low as 1000) which will reduce your premium amount. In many cases the insurer will not restrict your use of the car to drive to car clubs, classic car events or car shows, they will restrict your use for commercial purposes or daily commuting.

Finding suitable classic car insurance is best handled by using a company that specializes in such insurance. Generally you will receive a better rate and the company will have a better understanding of your needs as well.

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