Classic Car Breakdown

Myth 1: Classic cars are expensive.

The honest answer is that they need not be expensive - and owning a classic car is all about how much you can afford to spend.

Nobody can expect to pick up a classic Aston Martin to small change, but at the same time some great examples of much less rare cars can be picked up, literally, for a few hundred pounds. In the same vein, a decrepit wreck of a Ford Anglia will be much cheaper than a fully restored version in working condition.

In general, however, conventional sedans (engine family for example) are much more competitive prices than sports versions. Classic Triumph ownership is a good example - a room clean and tidy Herald can be purchased for well under £ 1,000 but its sports equivalent, the Spitfire, could easily be double the price.

To be honest, it's a bit like buying a new modern car - where the quality of the top sports models cost much less than cars affordable for families. But with classic cars you get much more fun and looks much admired. New Daewoo Matiz or old MGB ? Hmmm, I see now ...

Myth 2: The Classics can not run on unleaded petrol.

Oh yes, they can, but you should take advice. In general, conventional latest with Allied leaders and hardened valve seats run allowed unleaded petrol, but my advice is to check with those who, as the old car clubs and other owners.

Very old engines in cars like Morris Minors do struggle on unleaded and damage can be caused to the engine, but even then it is a rectifiable situation if you're willing to pay a few hundred or so for a consideration reconditioned cylinder head.

Another option is to use liquid fuel additive that you pour into the tank before filling, but generally avoid any weird gadgets or gadgets that claim they allow you to run on unleaded petrol. The simplest thing is to check with other enthusiasts or owners and, let's be honest, the Internet has made that very easy.

Myth 3: Insurance premiums are high.

There is no reason to believe that classic car insurance is more expensive than normal car insurance, even if you have a better chance of getting competitive quotes if you use a specialist classic car insurer like Sureterm live.

Rather than add your classic existing insurance, or sell something that is not quite your vehicle, specialists understand all about Classic car owners and are able to bring the rules of single insurance to match your vehicle and needs exactly.

The best thing to do is make sure you talk to a classic car insurance specialist operator, rather than relying solely on the application forms online. This way you can cover every aspect of what you need your policy coverage.

And if you are a member of a club of old cars, companies like Sureterm Direct offers extra discount on your auto insurance premium classic.

Myth 4: i need loads of tools in the classical case of my car breaks down.

It depends on your level of expertise of car maintenance, first. If you do not.