Yeah, the fine print on homeowner riders caught me off guard too when I was shopping around. It's crazy how quickly a project car can go from being a fun hobby to a paperwork nightmare. Glad you're being careful—it'll save you headaches down the road. And sorry about your uncle's Camaro, that sounds rough... cities can be relentless sometimes. Hope things turn out better with your Mustang!
"It's crazy how quickly a project car can go from being a fun hobby to a paperwork nightmare."
Yeah, been there myself. I remember when I first got my old VW Bus—I thought it'd be nothing but weekend drives and camping trips. Then came the storage headaches, city rules, and insurance fine print. But hang in there with your Mustang; once you get past the initial hurdles, it does get easier. Plus, nothing beats cruising down an open road after you've sorted all that paperwork nonsense... totally worth it in the end.
I feel this. My uncle had an old Camaro he swore would be a quick fix-up, but the city kept hitting him with fines for parking it curbside. Eventually he just rented storage... paperwork never ends, does it?
Yeah, cities can be pretty relentless with those fines, can't they? Did your uncle ever get around to fixing up that Camaro, or is it still sitting in storage? I've noticed a lot of towns cracking down lately—maybe they're trying to clear up street parking or something. But honestly, sometimes it feels like they're just targeting car enthusiasts. I mean, if the car isn't blocking traffic or leaking oil everywhere, what's the big deal?
A buddy of mine had a similar issue with his old Mustang. He thought he'd dodge the fines by parking it in his driveway, but nope—the city still got him for "unsightly vehicle" violations. Seriously, who decides what's unsightly anyway? Seems pretty subjective to me.
Have you checked if your city offers any exemptions or permits for classic cars under restoration? Some places do have special rules for hobbyists... might be worth looking into before the paperwork piles even higher.
