Classic Auto Insurance + CARnection (Jim Kruse)

Indianapolis, Indiana is home to a great many automobile lovers. Known as the Crossroads of America, the city rumbles at the heart of four Interstate highways and six U.S. highways. It’s where the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the most attended single-day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500!

but… Indianapolis is also home to Classic Automobile Insurance Agency, a family business built on a love of classic cars that drives truly inspired service for collector and classic car enthusiasts. And that’s why we have Jim Kruse the Vice President of Classic Auto Insurance (& CARnection) on with us tonight, so let’s welcome him to the show, and talk about protecting your pride & joy! 

This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.

This episode is sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?

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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast

00:00:25 Spotlight on Garage Style Magazine

00:00:57 Indianapolis: The Heart of Auto Enthusiasm

00:01:33 Meet Jim Kruse: A Life in Classic Cars

00:01:46 Jim's Petrolhead Origin Story

00:02:20 From Bicycles to Classic Cars

00:03:46 Modern Car Enthusiasm

00:04:47 The Sexiest and Ugliest Cars

00:06:40 Classic Auto Insurance: The Journey

00:08:43 Understanding Classic Car Insurance

00:10:59 Valuation and Appraisals

00:25:47 Claims Process and Coverage

00:34:42 Choosing the Right Insurance

00:35:12 California's High Insurance Rates

00:36:16 Relocating to Texas

00:36:53 Declared Value and Collector Policies

00:38:08 Track Day Insurance and Classic Cars

00:42:03 Road Rally and Public Road Coverage

00:48:24 Carnection: Planning for Your Car's Future

01:03:05 Final Thoughts and Promotions