If you own a classic car and you had it in storage over the\nwinter, you\u2019re probably eager to take it out on the road as soon as the weather\nis warm enough. Before you set out on a spring drive, take some time to\nthoroughly inspect your vehicle and make sure it\u2019s ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A car that has been sitting in storage for months may be\ncovered with a layer of dirt and dust. It may also have been damaged by\nanimals, insects, or weather conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go over the car in a systematic way, cleaning and\ninspecting each area. Check all vital components, including the engine, brakes,\ntires, and fluid levels. If you note any signs of damage, address them yourself\nor hire a professional to do so before you take your car out for a drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Listen\nfor any unusual sounds and check for smoke, unusual odors, or anything else\nthat may be cause for concern. If you notice any signs of a problem, have a\nmechanic inspect your classic car and make necessary repairs before you set out\non the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If everything seems to be in good working order, take the\ncar out for a test drive. Start with a short trip close to home so you\u2019ll be\nable to return to your house quickly if anything goes wrong or if something\ndoesn\u2019t seem quite right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A classic car is a vehicle that is at least 15 years old, while an antique car<\/a> is usually a minimum of 25 years old and is used mostly for shows and exhibitions. A vehicle that meets those age requirements and is used for regular daily travel may not be classified as a classic or antique car, however. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Insurance coverage for a classic car is different than\ncoverage for a typical vehicle. Before you purchase a policy, you\u2019ll have to\nmake sure your vehicle can be designated as a classic car. You may have to meet\nstorage requirements and may need to have a minimum number of years of driving\nexperience. An insurance company may also require an appraisal to determine\nyour classic car\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Petruzelo Insurance, we understand the fine points of classic car\ninsurance<\/a> coverage. We can tell you what you need to know and help\nyou compare quotes from several insurers so you can select the policy that best\nsuits your needs and budget. Contact us<\/a> today to\nlearn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you own a classic car and you had it in storage over the winter, you\u2019re probably eager to take it out on the road as soon as the weather is warm enough. Before you set out on a spring drive, take some time to thoroughly inspect your vehicle and make sure it\u2019s ready. Clean […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2956,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotive"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2955"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2955\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2957,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2955\/revisions\/2957"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2956"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}