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A short guide to keeping a classic car safe.
Serious classic car owners know that they need to take care of their favourite motor. However, if you want to keep a classic car in peak condition, there may be a few things that you overlook. While you may believe that cleaning and detailing a car is all that's important, you may not really be seeing the bigger picture.
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Firstly, you'll want to ensure that it's protected against scrapes, knocks and other problems that may happen accidentally - whether it's your fault or not. If it's take damage in a crash, thief intervention or a blown gasket, the right insurance policy is vital. Only a handful of brokers in the UK understand classic cars; Staveley Head classic car insurance cover could give you a great deal that will safeguard your pride and joy.
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When getting insurance, account for modifications, particularly on performance cars. Older cars often have changes to materials or electrics that have since passed their best, so these should also be taken into account. However, not everything ramps up insurance premiums and payments. If your classic car has a low annual mileage, or you're a member of an Owners' Club, many insurance companies will offer you a discount.
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In order to keep a car running smoothly, there are a couple more things you can do. Simple cleaning projects should take care of every single inch of the interior, including vents. However, when making things look squeaky-clean, avoid using silicone-based protectants - these leave oily residues that attract dust and could clog things up, leading to engine problems along the line.
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When you get round to cleaning the engine - which should be done every month, at least - degrease it with a specialised product and take extra care to dry it out afterwards, using wax and protectants to give it another layer of protection.
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Don't harm other features by not fully considering the stumbling blocks you may run into without forethought. Clean the glass last when doing exterior work, as you can make it dirty when cleaning elsewhere on the car. Use ammonia-based products, too; household glass cleaners are terrible for the car and will dry out leather, plastic and vinyl. Tinted windows will naturally take heavy damage if applied.
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Be sure to follow these tips and you'll preserve your favourite car and also add or preserve its resale value - if you ever part with it, that is.
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