Car dealer inks insurance deal

A Glasgow-based car dealer has teamed up with an international insurance company to offer enhanced services for its classic car range.

Peter Vardy Heritage, part of Peter Vardy Group, partnered with specialist classic car insurers Hagerty International to create a more tailored service for their vintage vehicle customers.

Group chief executive Peter Vardy said: “Hagerty is the leading agency for classic and collector vehicles in the world and host to the largest network of collector car owners, so it is with great anticipation that our prestige brand is looking forward to working so closely with the company.

“Hagertyinternationalisrun by people who actively have a passion for classic cars and who have a shared and common interest with owners.

“Their bespoke policies will be of immediate interests to our clients and we look forward to introducing their services.”

In addition to their Edinburgh-based heritage branch, the group, which was founded by Vardy in 2006 and has 922 partners, operates six Vauxhall dealerships in Aberdeen, Perth, Motherwell, Fife, Kirkcaldy, and Edinburgh.

The company also runs five prestige dealerships and two indoor used car showrooms Carstore branches. Although based in Michigan, Hagerty International is a global company founded by two insurance agents with a keen interest in vintage boats and classic cars.

The firm specialises in providing insurance cover and valuation services for veteran and historic cars.

Marketing director Marcus Atkinson said: “This alliance will allow us to expand our presence north of the Border and become active and engaged with the Peter Vardy Heritage brand.

“We are delighted to join forces with Peter Vardy’s prestige offering for the further benefit of its portfolio of discerning clients.”