Collectible vehicles are becoming increasingly popular among larger portions of the population. According to Bloomberg, the average age of collectible vehicle buyers has dropped to 44. If you're the owner of a classic car, you're likely concerned with keeping the vehicle in the best condition possible. Are you taking the right steps to protect and preserve your vehicle's auto parts? Here are some of the biggest reasons why we recommend regularly scheduled preventative maintenance services for classic cars.

Keeping It Usable

With classic cars, it's important to keep them moving. As such, you should be focused on keeping it ready for the road. Just like with any car, keeping up to date on engine oil changes, keeping tires full, and checking for battery corrosion and filter quality can make a huge difference. Additionally, if you're using the car less than once per month, we've seen that it's worth considering deliberately adding a trip to your schedule to keep it moving. While it may be tempting to keep the vehicle in storage to keep it safe, like all vehicles, they need to run to stay in good shape.

Keeping It Valuable

With the expert help of classic auto restoration services, you can rest easy knowing your classic car will stay in the quality shape needed to maintain its value. At Midwest Corvettes & Classics, we have over 40 years of experience in Corvette restoration and the respect of enthusiasts all throughout the Midwest. We can help with everything from headlight restoration to rebuilding soft top-frames. Our goal is to make your vehicles look and work like they're fresh off the line. If you're looking to preserve the value and integrity of your car, we can help.

Keeping It Original

We also recommend avoiding most classic restoration upgrades even if they seem tempting. Original auto parts and configurations are the heart and soul of the classic car market. If you ever plan to resell, modifications will tank the price. That said, there's a lot of technology under the hood that may benefit from updating. If you have any questions about viable restoration or modification options, give us a call today.

We also highly recommend keeping the car as clean as possible to protect the paint job. Don't forget to find a safe storage place for your vehicle! If you care about keeping your classic car in great condition, give our team at Midwest Corvettes & Classics a call today to get started. We'd be more than happy to help.