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Why Classic Car Insurance Makes More Sense Than a Conventional Auto Policy for Your Collector Vehicle

Why Classic Car Insurance

Your classic car is unique, and the insurance you use to protect it should be too.

Your collector vehicle is far more than just a mode of transportation. It's an investment — of not just money and time but emotion. OpenRoad understands that and has made sure its classic car insurance policies provide the specialized coverage these special cars deserve.

Here we explain why it pays to get a specialized policy over one with conventional terms.

OpenRoad Provides a Better Policy for Less

OpenRoad’s insurance policies include all the essential protections your standard auto policy would, including uninsured motorist coverage, comprehensive and collision insurance, and personal injury and medical compensation. What makes it worth seeking out are all the extra protections tailored to the classic car enthusiast. Not only that, but OpenRoad offers some of the best rates around.

OpenRoad can offer classic car owners great rates and benefits because the majority of the vehicles it covers spend most of their time tucked away in the safety of a garage.

Conventional-car insurers, however, have a much more diverse pool of vehicles to consider, which means they have to assume a lot more risk. Think about it: The daily driver you use to run errands, commute to work, or take the kids to school is, by virtue of regularly being on the road, more likely to be involved in a collision than a garage queen. Given premiums are partially based on the amount of assumed risk in the pool, you're likely going to pay more by opting for a traditional policy over dedicated collector car insurance from OpenRoad.

Moreover, most traditional insurance policies cover a vehicle at its depreciated value, but OpenRoad issues agreed-value policies, wherein the car owner gets a say in what the car is worth. Should you struggle to come up with an amount to list, the company can help, working with classic.com to accurately assess your vehicle’s value. The figure will account for things like rarity, condition and historical significance, and once both parties agree to the value and a policy is issued, that’s the amount you’ll receive should major damage befall your car.

Classic Car Insurance Has Perks That Conventional Policies Can’t Match

In addition to low premiums and agreed-value terms, OpenRoad’s classic car coverage contains some above-and-beyond protections that car collectors will appreciate. For example, if your classic car or truck is damaged, an OpenRoad policy guarantees repairs will be done with OEM parts, preserving the authenticity and integrity of your collector vehicle. Moreover, OpenRoad allows you to pick the shop that performs the work, ensuring repairs are completed to your standards by mechanics you trust. Along with that, should you have specialized tools or spare parts for your classic car, the policy covers them too, whether they’re lost, stolen or damaged.

This policy even reimburses car owners for the cost of relocating their vehicles when a looming natural disaster threatens damage. This could include anything from transportation to temporary storage expenses.

It likely goes without saying — but we’ll say it anyway — you won’t find these types of protections on a typical auto insurance policy. 


How We Compare 

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The Difference is Clear

Standard & bundled auto insurance coverages are built for daily drivers, not classic and modern collectible vehicles. To them your classic is just another daily driver, exposed to all the added risks of being on the road everyday. And their rates reflect that! We understand the distinction and how you care for your ride. That’s how we can provide the best-in-class insurance rates that we do!

Coverage Built for Collector Vehicles

OpenRoad coverage includes many protections not available with your standard auto insurance, protections you actually need.

Coverage Built for Collector Vehicles

OpenRoad coverage includes many protections not available with your standard auto insurance, protections you actually need.

With All the Standard Protections

You’ll also enjoy superior coverage across all the standard auto insurance protections, but at a price you'll love.

With All the Standard Protections

You’ll also enjoy superior coverage across all the standard auto insurance protections, but at a price you'll love.


Customer Testimonials

"Better Coverage & Savings!"

OpenRoad was built with one goal in mind; Provide collector vehicle owners great coverage & exceptional service at a fair price. See what other auto enthusiasts are saying!

Customer Testimonials

"Better Coverage & Savings!"

OpenRoad was built with one goal in mind; Provide collector vehicle owners great coverage & exceptional service at a fair price. See what other auto enthusiasts are saying!

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Ray B.
17 Sep, 2024

Almost half the price as your competitors for equal coverage!  | 10/10 NPS Survey

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Stuart Nelson
31 Jul, 2024

Saved me money with better coverage than Hagerty on my 912. Super easy to get agreed value coverage at good price.

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Michael Giurbino
10 Jul, 2023

Saved a lot compared to what I was paying.

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Dale Willis
15 Oct, 2024

Saved a bundle and great coverage for my “modern classic” (BMW Convertible)

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RICK S
15 Oct, 2024

Great customer service and great prices!!

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15 Oct, 2024

Very nice people to work with. Easy app and great response to emails. You actually get to talk to someone based in the USA when you call.
Thank you.

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Elvijs Rusins
29 Jul, 2024

Coverage at a price beating the competitors I was considering. Know your car will be in good hands as my GT3 and other stable mates are!

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Patrick K
09 Oct, 2024

Pricing was 20% lower than their direct competitor for the exact same coverage on multiple vehicles. Thank you, OpenRoad Respectfully, Patrick K. | 10/10 NPS Survey

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Dale W.
26 Aug, 2024

Great savings and excellent customer care from Justin. Thanks!!!!  | 10/10 NPS Survey

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Jack C.
23 Sep, 2024

You get back to me right away with all your questions and your prices are great! | 10/10 NPS Survey

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