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Steer clear of the storm—we’ll help pay your way

When someone yells, “Get out of the way!” you should. In fact, we’ll pay you to do it.  One of the benefits of your Collector Vehicle policy is that we’ll cover part of the cost to move your vehicle to safety when it’s threatened by a storm, wildfire, flood or other pending disaster. 

Things happen fast when the weather turns, so plan ahead—don’t wait ‘til the storm is on your doorstep. We’ll reimburse you up to $200 for the cost of driving or towing it away from danger. 

Ask your agent now for a short form that lets us know where you’re normally garaged and where you expect to be during an emergency. Then you can focus on acting quickly and show us your expense receipts later. 

You may never need it, but this policy perk will save you both money and a headache if you’re able to get out of the way when Mother Nature tells you to. 

For information only. Not applicable to all situations. 
Coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions, underwriting review, and approval, and may not be available for all risks or in all states. Rates and discounts vary, are determined by many factors and are subject to change. Policies are written by one of the licensed insurers of American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., including American Modern Home Insurance Company d/b/a in CA American Modern Insurance Company (Lic. No 2222-8). 

The 5 key steps to cleaning your classic car

Getting collector car people to agree on anything is next to impossible. Except this—the details matter. When you pay attention to the little things and make the extra effort, people notice. Especially during car show and parade season. 

Proper maintenance and regular cleaning are simply not optional. These details preserve your vehicle’s value. They protect performance. Most of all, they’re really the difference between being show ready and being a show stopper. 

Step 1: Paint 

  • Get the most of your paint by applying a ceramic coating for extra protection that can last years 

Step 2: Jambs 

  • Pay attention to the door jambs and the jambs inside the hood and trunk 
  • Clean thoroughly and apply wax 
  • Avoid letting dirt and leaves build up in those areas 

Step 3: Weatherstripping 

  • Treat the rubber seals doors and trunk to keep them from getting hard and brittle 

Step 4: Engine compartment 

  • Check the engine for oil build-up; use an engine degreaser to remove residue before cleaning the engine compartment 
  • Spray the engine compartment down with a multipurpose cleaner and wipe everything dry using old towels 
  • If using water to spray off the engine, avoid getting the distributor or coil wet 

Step 5: Interior 

  • Vacuum and shampoo the carpet 
  • Clean the seats with the appropriate cleaning solution for vinyl, leather, or cloth 
  • Take the time to use a soft paint brush or toothbrush to clean the dash and get all the dust and dirt out of small crevices 
  • Chemically clean hard surfaces like the dash, door panels, and center console 
  • Apply a protective coating to hard surfaces 
  • Clean the glass thoroughly 

For information only. Not applicable to all situations.