Third-party liability insurance
- Damage to other vehicles
- Injury to third parties
- Damage to buildings and objects
- Damage caused by passengers
With a classic car everything turns on two documents: the valuation report that fixes the value and the declaration of use that says how much you drive it.
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An ordinary car policy settles claims on market value, and market value falls over the years. On a classic that does not fit: the car has become worth more than it cost new. That is why a classic car policy works with a agreed value valuation. An expert establishes the value and that value binds both parties, as Article 7:960 of the Dutch Civil Code provides, as long as the report is still valid.
There is a restriction on the other side. The low premium for enthusiast vehicles rests on the assumption that you do not drive it every day. Commuting, doing the shopping and business use are excluded in most conditions, and there is often a mileage limit per year plus a requirement that you have another car for everyday use.
We compare De Goudse's classic product with the rest of the market on exactly those points: the period of validity of the valuation, the description of permitted use and the storage requirements. If your vehicle is driven mainly at events, also look at classic car insurance through Hiscox.
We compare your car insurance across dozens of insurers, explain where the real differences lie, and arrange the switch from start to finish — without you having to chase it yourself.
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Get coveredThe structure of the cover in three parts, with an overview per situation below.
Third-party liability insurance is compulsory by law and covers damage you cause to others with your car, not damage to your own car.
Alongside third-party liability cover, protection against damage to your own car from external causes you cannot prevent.
The most complete cover, including your own damage, theft and total loss. We compare De Goudse's comprehensive version with the market.
What is covered
| What we do | At Finass | Direct with Ansvar |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison across several insurers | Yes | No |
| Advice based on your own situation | Yes | Provided it is declared |
| One point of contact for claims | Yes | Provided it is declared |
| Cancellation with your current insurer arranged | Yes | No |
| We determine whether Ansvar is the best choice | Yes | No |
| Advice fees for you as a customer | No | No |
What we do
| What we do | At Finass | Direct with De Goudse |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison across several insurers | Yes | No |
| Advice based on your own situation | Yes | Sometimes |
| One point of contact for claims | Yes | Sometimes |
| Cancellation with your current insurer arranged | Yes | No |
| We determine whether De Goudse is the best choice | Yes | No |
| Advice fees for you as a customer | No | No |
This overview concerns our service, not the cover. What is actually covered is set out in the policy conditions and on the insurer's insurance card (verzekeringskaart); you receive both before you take out cover.
Insurers weigh these details differently. That is where your saving is.
We look at the terms as well as the premium, and stay your point of contact when there is a claim.
We are not tied to one insurer and compare on the basis of an objective analysis of several companies.
You call or email someone who knows your file. No menu options, no changing call centres.
We cancel your old policy and align the start date, so you are never a day without cover.
We report the claim and monitor how it is handled. In urgent cases you can reach us on the emergency line.
Customers rate our service on four aspects: personal service, service delivery, availability and the outcome. The reviews are collected and published by NH1816 and come from customers who have actually taken out a policy with Finass Advies B.V. or reported a claim.
Four points that make the difference between a policy that pays out and one that does not.
A report from a recognised valuer fixes the value and prevents argument after a total loss. Under Article 7:960 of the Dutch Civil Code you may not receive more than your actual loss, but a valid valuation made in advance counts as that loss. Watch the period of validity: if the report expires and you have not had a new valuation carried out, you fall back on market value and lose the whole advantage.
The conditions usually state that the vehicle is insured for hobby use. Daily commuting, business use, hire and driving lessons fall outside that. If you exceed the agreed mileage limit or the classic turns out to be your only car, the actual situation differs from the application. That touches the duty of disclosure in Article 7:928 of the Dutch Civil Code and can lead to loss of cover after a claim.
Bodywork for a car from the sixties comes from a specialist or from a donor car. Insurers pay for repairs up to the valued amount. If the repair costs more, a write-off follows and you lose the vehicle even though it could technically have been saved. So discuss in advance whether dismantling, storage and keeping the remains can be included in the settlement.
Most damage to classic cars arises while they stand still: fire in the garage, damp damage, theft of a stored vehicle. Insurers therefore impose requirements on storage, such as a locked garage at the address insured. Almost always excluded are damage from rust and corrosion, defects resulting from wear or deferred maintenance, and damage during restoration work by third parties.
Replacement transport after a claim Stay mobile with replacement transport.
This is what people ask us most.
The insurer decides that, not the law. Most conditions apply a minimum age for the vehicle combined with a requirement that it is in original or authentically restored condition and is not used daily. A car that is technically old but serves as cheap everyday transport falls outside this scheme and belongs on an ordinary car policy.
For own-damage cover, almost always yes. Without a valuation report the insurer works with market value, and on a restored classic that is usually far below what you have put into it. The report has a limited period of validity; have it renewed in good time, certainly after a restoration or after a period in which the market has clearly moved.
Usually not, or only occasionally. The enthusiast premium is based on limited use, and regular commuting falls outside it. If you do drive it daily, declare that in advance. If it emerges after a collision that the use was regularly different from what was declared, the insurer can reduce or refuse payment because of the incorrect declaration.
A write-off follows and the valued amount is paid, after which the remains in principle pass to the insurer. For an enthusiast that is rarely the desired outcome. So establish in advance whether you have the right to buy the remains back, and whether dismantling and storage during a lengthy restoration remain covered.
Every situation is different. For these situations we have a separate page.
Request a quote without obligation. We will look at which insurer best matches your activities and your risk.
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Finass Verzekert is a trading name of Finass Advies B.V. We advise on and arrange non-life insurance on the basis of an objective analysis of several insurers, and receive commission for this from the insurer, which is included in the premium. You pay no separate advice fee. Before you take out cover, we establish your wishes and needs.
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The information on this page is general in nature and is not personal advice.
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