{"id":79,"date":"2022-08-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2022-08-31T13:08:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T19:08:25","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-classic-car-was-involved-in-an-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-classic-car-was-involved-in-an-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if Your Classic Car Was Involved in an Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a classic car owner? Then you know that these vehicles need a lot of care and attention. They are often valuable pieces of history, with a lot of work and time going into restoring and maintaining them. So you want to ensure that your classic car stays in good condition for years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, accidents happen. And if your classic car was involved in an accident, you may be wondering what to do next. Here are some steps to help you get your classic car back on the road as soon as possible:<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Your Insurance Provider<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

After an accident, filing a claim and getting the process started ASAP is essential! Delaying the process could result in complications later on. The last thing you want is to pay out-of-pocket for the damages. So, your first contact should be with your insurance provider.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact your insurance provider if you’re unsure how to file a claim or what information you need. They will likely have a specific process that needs to be followed in the event of an accident, and they will guide you through it. Be sure to ask them any questions you may have to be as prepared as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Pictures of the Damage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you can, take pictures of the damage to your classic car. If you can’t do it yourself, ask a friend or bystander to help. Be sure to get photos from different angles, so you have a clear idea of the extent of the damage. These pictures will be important when filing an insurance claim.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gather Information About the Other Driver<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

You should get the other driver’s contact information if you were not at fault for the accident. This includes their name, insurance company, and policy number. You will also need their contact information if you need to reach them later. If there are any witnesses to the accident, be sure to get their information.<\/span><\/p>\n

File a Police Report<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If the damage to your car is significant or there are injuries, you will need to file a police report. This is important for insurance purposes and will help to ensure that the other driver is held accountable. A police report will also give you an official record of what happened.<\/span><\/p>\n

Purchase an Insurance Coverage For Your Classic Car Today<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

These are just a few steps to take if your classic car is involved in an accident. The most important thing is to stay calm and take care of the necessary details as quickly as possible. With time and effort, you’ll have your classic car back on the road in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don’t have insurance coverage for your classic car, contact us today at Everett Insurance. Our Glen Allen, VA team would be happy to help you get the coverage you need. Visit our office or give us a call at 800-296-1011 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you a classic car owner? Then you know that these vehicles need a lot of care and attention. They are often valuable pieces of history, with a lot of work and time going into restoring and maintaining them. So you want to ensure that your classic car stays in good condition for years. Unfortunately, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[3,2],"class_list":["post-79","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-everett-insurance","tag-glen-allen-va"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80,"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79\/revisions\/80"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.everettinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}