Online classic car marketplace Car & Classic has officially announced the launch of its new insurance offering, designed specifically for classic and specialist vehicles.
Whilst getting a quote to insure a modern vehicle is well served with easy online quote and buy sites, classics have been left behind with time-consuming, call-centre-based sales. Classic vehicles require tailored policies but should be insurable quickly and online, just like modern cars. Car & Classic’s new insurance offering addresses this, giving enthusiasts a fully digital way to secure cover quickly and easily.
Developed by the company’s in‑house technology team, the platform allows drivers to get tailored quotes within minutes based on information provided.
Car & Classic Insurance is now live and is available to view here: https://www.carandclassic.com/insurance
Automotive journalist and Top Gear presenter Chris Harris is backing the launch.
Car and Classic recently signed up Top Gear’s Chris Harris as a brand ambassador and have worked together to release a video addressing common questions from classic car owners. The video can be found here.
The product launch is supported by a leadership team with extensive automotive and insurance expertise. Tom Wood, founder of Cazana, brings deep experience in delivering advanced vehicle data to UK motor insurers, enabling more accurate quotes. Car and Classic insurance is headed up by Ian Bubb, previously Director of Motor Insurance at Covéa, whose longstanding industry knowledge strengthens the platform’s insurance capabilities.
Tom Wood, CEO of Car & Classic, says: “Car & Classic has been delighting enthusiasts for over 20 years, becoming a trusted name at the heart of the classic and specialist vehicle community. When we spoke to our users, one frustration came through loud and clear: insuring their pride and joy still felt stuck in the past with phone-only quotes and outdated buying journeys.
“That’s why we set out to bring Car & Classic’s technology, innovation and data to a traditionally offline category, and create an insurance experience built for modern enthusiasts. Car & Classic Insurance is the result – and we’re incredibly excited to launch what we consider the UK’s first fully online quote-and-buy classic car insurance. We’re already seeing strong early adoption, and we can’t wait to help more owners protect their pride and joy.”
