Long-Term Storage for Your Antique Car

With the leaves no longer at peak, some of them have taken on a rather depressing shade of yellow-brown. Here in New England, we know what that means: winter is coming. If that’s the case (which we know it is), then it’s take in those precious antique cars and store them up so that they can enjoy another summer. Courtesy of eHow.com, here are some tips on long-term storage for your car:

• Wash the car: be sure to wash the exterior AND interior; clear out the trash; “To prevent musty smells and eradicate existing odors, leave activated charcoal bricks in a pan on a car seat. Activated charcoal is a porous substance that is effective for deodorizing.”
• Check the fluids: the gas tank should be full; change the oil; replace the antifreeze and brake fluid.
• Take one last drive for the season: this is to make sure the new fluids have had a chance to flow through the systems.
• Storage: “keep the car indoors for long-term storage; purchase a cover to protect from dust; remove the car battery and store it in a cool, dry location; inflate your tires to a higher pressure than normal as they are likely to lose a little air over time; remove any important documents and valuables.”

 Of course, another way you can be sure to protect your car is by talking to your local Encharter Insurance agent about an Antique Car Insurance policy in Watertown CT.  You do everything you can to preserve your car’s timeless beauty—let us help!

 You can call us at 888-865-1244, you can visit our virtual insurance office at www.encharter.com or you can visit one of local offices. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter!

 At Encharter, “It’s all about protecting you!”

Labor Day Weekend: Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park

Lime Rock Park

Alright, Connecticut; it’s time to celebrate the ending of summer with a bang (or maybe a “vroom”?)! This Labor Day Weekend, visit the 28th Historic Festival (in conjunction with “A Taste of the Litchfield Hills”) at Lime Rock Park in beautiful Lakeville, CT.
It’s a big tradition in Connecticut and the organizers are saying that this year might even be bigger than last year’s record-breaking event. They’re going to have races and, this year, the great food festival, A Taste of Litchfield Hills, is going to be there as well. So bring your car, bring your family and have lots of fun—make this Labor Day one to remember!
Now while you’re out enjoying your car and the cars of others, here’s a little reminder: Encharter Insurance sells car insurance from Watertown CT! I know…who knew? All joking aside, though, when was the last time you reviewed your car insurance policy with your trusted Encharter agent? If you have questions about your current policy or you are looking for another one, our agents are here to help you find the best possible policy for the best possible price.
And of course, if you have questions about Watertown CT Homeowners Insurance, Watertown CT Life Insurance or Watertown CT Business Insurance, we’d like to help with that too! You can call us at 888-865-1244, you can visit our virtual insurance office or you can visit our office for insurance in Watertown CT. And now, be sure to find us on Twitter© and Facebook©!
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Be Sure to Insure Your Antique Car!

My dad has always said that you can tell a lot about a person by the kind of car they drive and I think that is mostly true (there are always the exceptions to rules…). I think a car can have a certain personality associated with it and, what I love about the Disney Pixar movie, “Cars”, is that they bring these personalities to life. And most everyone likes the sleek, new, faster models; there’s no denying their value. But, when it comes to class and sophistication, most may agree that it’s the older classics that are just right. And what better way to celebrate the trusty, rusty “Hudson Hornets” of this world, than to let them show up the “young’uns” in a show?

 On July 9, the Torringford Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 13^th Annual Car Show and Night at the Movies from 5pm-9pm along Main Street in Downtown Torrington.  Admission for cars is $10; motorcycles $5.  The Warner Theatre will be showing “Smokey and the Bandit”.  For showtimes, tickets, and a list of food vendors and entertainment, visit the website!

 If you are the proud owner of an antique car, then the agents at Encharter Insurance want to help you protect it by helping you find an Antique Auto Insurance policy. Be sure that it is adequately protected against loss. It’s an investment you want to be sure is kept safe.

 And if you have any questions about Watertown Car Insurance, Watertown Life Insurance, Watertown Homeowner’s Insurance or Watertown Business Insurance, we’d like to help with that too! You can call us at 888-865-1244, you can visit our virtual insurance office at www.encharter.com or you can visit our office for insurance in Watertown CT. And now, you can find us on Twitter© and Facebook©!

 At Encharter, “It’s all about protecting you!”