ClassicCars.com Announces Hemmings Motor News Endorsement of Certified Classic Vehicle™ Program
PHOENIX, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassicCars.com, the world's largest online classic vehicle marketplace, today announced that Hemmings Motor News, the world's most respected classic and collector car publisher, is endorsing the ClassicCars.com Certified Classic Vehicle™ program, launched two months ago. The announcement was accompanied by the unveiling of a new certification seal that incorporates both companies' logos. The seal will be displayed on both companies' websites and within the pages of Hemmings Motor News to identify vehicles that have been certified under the program. The endorsement represents a major step toward establishment of the classic car industry's first and only such certification program.
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Under the certification program, vehicles for sale undergo a comprehensive 50-point inspection by an independent ASE-certified technician, at one of more than 5,000 locations nationwide. Vehicles in sound mechanical condition earn ClassicCars.com/Hemmings Motor News Certified Classic Vehicle Certification and are offered with a 3-month/3,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and one year of nationwide roadside assistance at no additional cost to the buyer. The inspection, certification, warranty, and roadside assistance program are paid for in advance by the seller. The warranty and roadside assistance program take effect upon the vehicle's sale and are written in the buyer's name.
The program's powertrain warranty covers mechanical engine components, the transmission, and the drive axle. Emergency roadside services include towing, battery service, flat tire assistance, fluid delivery, and lock-out assistance for a full year.
Listings for ClassicCars.com/Hemmings Motor News Certified Classic Vehicles receive preferred placement in search results and bear an exclusive certification seal that clearly distinguishes them from non-certified vehicles. Certified listings include a copy of the signed inspection report in Adobe PDF format along with other details about the vehicle's certification and its buyer benefits.
"Certification programs have already demonstrated their effectiveness in the late-model used vehicle market," said Roger Falcione, ClassicCars.com President and CEO. "We're thrilled to be working with Hemmings in bringing this proven benefit to the classic and collector segment of the industry."
Jim Menetto, Hemmings Motor News President and Publisher, added, "Hemmings Motor News has a long history of helping classic car enthusiasts fulfill their dreams. This unique and innovative certification program helps us energize this market by bringing peace of mind to the collector car buying and selling process."
The certification process typically takes two to three days, and once certified, the vehicle remains certified until sold. Not every vehicle qualifies for certification; only those in sound mechanical condition as determined by the independent ASE-certified technician earn certification.
More information about the ClassicCars.com Vehicle Certification Program may be found at http://classiccars.com/certification.
About ClassicCars.com
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, ClassicCars.com is devoted to helping automotive enthusiasts as they purchase, sell, restore, and maintain their most prized possessions. Featuring more than 25,000 vehicles for sale by private sellers, auction houses, and specialty dealerships around the world, ClassicCars.com is home to the world's largest online selection of classic and collector vehicles for sale. With high-profile industry partners including Cars.com, TraderOnline, the National Street Rod Association, and JamesList, ClassicCars.com is a vibrant marketplace for lovers of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles.
About Hemmings Motor News
Hemmings Motor News, headquartered in Bennington, VT is known as "the bible" of the car-collecting hobby among both collectors and restorers. Hemmings' monthly publications are a vital resource for buying and selling cars and parts and keeping up with the hobby. Hemmings, founded in 1954, has 4 rapidly growing print magazines with hundreds of thousands of enthusiast subscribers. Hemmings' digital property, Hemmings.com, sees more than 1.2 million monthly visits to their vibrant online collector car marketplace, in-depth articles and blog.
CONTACT: Alan Gill, 480-285-1600
SOURCE ClassicCars.com
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