Classic car in the garage

January 7, 2021 9:19 AM

Classic car in the garage

Garage stay - easy prey for classic car thieves

No matter whether it's a spark plug change, an MOT, paint work or an appointment with a saddler. Unfortunately, thieves know very well that there is often easy prey to be made in a workshop. Therefore, some tips that you can easily follow:


  •     Don't bring your classic car into the store on the off chance.
  •     Make an appointment so that your classic car is not in the workshop longer than necessary
  •     Insist that your classic car is not left outside at night or even parked on the street, where it is easy to see and can quickly fall victim to thieves

Happens more often than suspected - thieves steal classics from the garage
Happens more often than suspected - thieves steal classics from the garage

Even if it is sometimes difficult, avoid small garages, with poor burglar alarms. Establishments where vehicles are directly visible from the outside. Establishments located in dark remote industrial areas, where no one is around at night, are the perfect invitation for thieves.

Easy game - many workshops are located in remote industrial areas
Easy game - many workshops are located in remote industrial areas

Transport to a trusted workshop should also be well organized. There have been cases where the classic car was stolen at night complete with the car transport trailer with which it was to be taken to the workshop the next day.  If you should ever break down with your classic car. Do not leave the vehicle unattended longer than absolutely necessary to get help. This applies to country roads, but especially to highway parking lots. A breakdown cover that ensures that your classic car is taken to the "right" workshop and not the nearest one is recommended here.