{"id":5223,"date":"2018-11-12T14:16:09","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T20:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/?p=5223"},"modified":"2018-11-12T14:32:16","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T20:32:16","slug":"tips-for-storing-antique-classic-cars-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/tips-for-storing-antique-classic-cars-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Storing Antique & Classic Cars in Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you own an antique, classic or sports car in Maine, Fall means time to take your car off the road for winter. It\u2019s sad, we know. It\u2019s also a bit scary to lock your baby up for the winter and hope for the best. Here are 3 tips for properly storing and winterizing your vehicle, and some good news about antique or classic car insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Choose a Safe, Dry Storage Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moisture is your car\u2019s enemy. Your storage place\u00a0should\u00a0have a concrete floor, not bare earth.\u00a0 If it isn’t climate controlled,\u00a0crack the vehicle’s windows to avoid interior moisture buildup. Use a tight-fitting but air permeable cover made especially for vehicle storage. If you wash your car right before putting it away, make sure that it\u2019s completely dry before covering it.<\/p>\n

Obviously, you want it to be secure from vandals, theft or animals, too.\u00a0Rodents can create expensive damage if they chew wires or nest. Some people recommend placing a ball of steel wool in the exhaust pipe opening and air intake. Other people recommend lining moth balls around the outside of the car to deter pests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Check Engine Oil and Other Fluids<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a good idea to\u00a0check your engine oil for dirt and excessive mileage before putting your vehicle away for the winter. Changing the oil in the Fall can put you on the road faster next Spring, to take advantage of those first few glorious glimpses of warm weather.<\/div>\n
Fill\u00a0the tank with gas and add a fuel stabilizer. Distribute the stabilizer through the system by running the car for a few minutes. Make sure anti-freeze and other fluids are topped up as well.<\/div>\n

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Take Care of Your Tires and Battery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Proper tire inflation will help avoid flat spots. Park on a level surface. If your car has a manual transmission,\u00a0leave it in neutral with the parking brake disengaged and the wheels chocked. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it\u2019s OK to leave it in Park.<\/p>\n

Many antique and classic car owners pull the battery for the winter and keep it\u00a0in a warm place, connected to a trickle charger or battery tender. Some newer vehicles require the battery to remain hooked up to keep continuous security and other\u00a0electronic systems operation. It\u2019s a good idea to keep a trickle charge on your battery in this case.<\/p>\n

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Drop or Suspend Your Car insurance for Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Most Maine auto insurance companies allow you to\u00a0\u201csuspend\u201d coverage once a year while your car is off the road. That means dropping liability, collision and all other coverage except comprehensive. Your vehicle would remain insured against theft, tree or animal damage and collapse of the garage. This greatly reduces the insurance costs for the storage\u00a0months.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t insure your car for collision or comprehensive, you can remove the vehicle completely from your policy. Whether you suspend or remove your vehicle, remember to call your insurance agent before driving it again.\u00a0Otherwise it has no insurance.<\/p>\n

Antique and classic car insurance rates in\u00a0Maine contemplate our short season.\u00a0The insurance premium for Maine classic and antique vehicles is very low. Therefore, they\u00a0do not allow suspension of coverage. They are designed to be annual policies. The good news is that if we get a beautiful day in late Fall or early Spring, you can take your vehicle for a spin and be insured.<\/p>\n

Have questions about Maine auto insurance? Contact a Noyes Hall & Allen Insurance agent in South Portland at 207-799-5541, or get a Maine car insurance quote here<\/a>. We offer a choice of many of Maine\u2019s best insurance companies. We can help you find the right fit for your needs. We\u2019re independent and committed to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you own an antique, classic or sports car in Maine, Fall means time to take your car off the road for winter. It\u2019s sad, we know. It\u2019s also a bit scary to lock your baby up for the winter and hope for the best. Here are 3 tips for properly storing and winterizing your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[67,69,35,7],"class_list":["post-5223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-auto-insurance","tag-auto-insurance","tag-classic-car-insurance","tag-fun","tag-living-in-maine"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5223"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5235,"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5223\/revisions\/5235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noyeshallallen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}