Classic Cars Security Issues
Classic cars represent a significant financial investment. This, together with their uniqueness and scarcity, means that there will be a number of security issues to be considered. These can result from with accidental of deliberate actions and therefore need to be addressed,
From an accidental viewpoint one has to deal with the unlikely event of fire and other natural damage, such as water and driving accidents. Whilst most of these can be covered by insurances, there are actions that you, as the owner, can take to mitigate the likelihood of these events. For example to minimise the potential fire risk, it is advisable, even if the insurance company does not require it, to install a fire protection system, including extinguishers. You should also survey the area to ensure that there are no other fire risks that could cause incidents, such as poor wiring and combustible material located close to the car.
Additionally, it is advisable to ensure that the storage area, which houses the classic car, is waterproofed. Similarly, it is essential that you ensure the accidental damage insurance arising from traffic accidents provides sufficient cover to return the majority of the investment made.
One also has address the security issues arising as a result of deliberate acts, for example, in relation to theft or criminal damage of any sort. Insurance companies will insist that certain measures need to be taken. It is therefore important that you ensure the storage area for alarms and proper locks properly secure your classic car. Furthermore, it is also advisable to stamp certain areas of your car with details that link it directly to yourself. Likewise, when located at your home, the car should be housed in a location that is not obvious, such as a garage. This not only lessens the temptation of the theft of the car itself, but also decreases the likelihood of your house being attacked because a thief might consider that the car suggests a certain level of wealth. Add to this by creating a portfolio of your car, which includes photographs and its maintenance history. All of this served to either deter the thief or make detection in the event of a loss easier.
You will also need to consider protective measures when using the car. This means ensuring that you always leave the car in an obvious and well protected position where possible, making sure that it is illuminated if left overnight, bys such things as street or security lights, and covered by CCTV where possible.
It is wise to remember that the more obstacles that you put in the way of a thief, the less likely they are to target your vehicle to steal.
