Hiring a vintage or classic car for any special occasion? Whether its for a wedding, a birthday surprise or a pure nostalgic trip down memory lane - there are a few things you should consider.
Am i going to drive that car?
Vintage and classic car wedding hire rental companies stipulate even more requirements than normal car rental agencies. Drivers must be at least 25 yrs . old and no older than 70. There is a minimum of having driven for at least 2 years and often it can also be as many as 5 years. The driver must have a relatively clean driving license, minor convictions may very well be overlooked but these are purely in the discretion of the rental company and may decline. Any convictions for dangerous driving arent going to be considered.
Older cars have their own personal idiosyncrasies; the rental company may need show competency and will be watching to view how you handle each aspect of the car from steering to gear switch. They may decline to rent a unique model if they dont think you may handle it appropriately.
How much does it cost?
It will depend over the age, condition and marque of the model. Old cars come under three different categories: Veteran, manufactured before 1903; Classic from 1903 - 1933; and classic car hire melbourne which tend to be over 15 years old. Veteran cars are generally mainly showpieces in museums or private collections so are not generally available for rental purposes.
Depending on the age will determine the amount of personal security the car will have and this will impact on the melbourne wedding cars the fact that renter will pass onto you. For instance, after 1969, cars started being made out of the ignition key in the tyre which locks the wheel too when the ignition is switched off. So, vintage and classic cars next period may be cheaper to rent as they have a layer of security which earlier cars dont have.
Most classic and vintage car rental companies do offer fully comprehensive classic car insurance. It may be a stipulation in the hire company to accept them. Your cover will include: damage to the rented car (Collision Damage Waiver); damage to any other car involved and all passengers as well as drivers and any fire and theft that vehicle may be subject to. Read your policy to ensure it covers these and that it will cover the different costs, as some comprehensive classic car insurance policies will only cover a percentage which include 80%. And if you consider the full cost of an classic or vintage car then even 20% of a vintage car to fund can still be very expensive.


