My ‘69 Charger gets flagged for “aggressive acceleration” just pulling onto the highway.
- Been there. My old Civic thinks every pothole is a crash event.
- These trackers just don’t get “character” cars.
- Regular insurance might cost more, but at least it doesn’t judge my driving style.
- Maybe one day they’ll make a tracker that understands “muscle car logic”… but I’m not holding my breath.
Mileage Trackers Just Don’t Get Classic Cars
That’s kind of hilarious, in a frustrating way. These trackers really don’t know what to do with older cars, do they? I tried one of those “pay by the mile” things on my ‘87 Volvo wagon and it flagged me for “hard braking” every time I coasted down a hill. Like... it’s called engine braking, not a panic stop.
Have you noticed if it dings you for other stuff too, or is it just the acceleration? I wonder if any of these companies actually test on classic cars, or if it’s all just programmed around modern sedans and crossovers.
I totally get the appeal of saving money, but sometimes I feel like the tech is more hassle than it’s worth. Regular insurance is pricier for me, but at least it doesn’t throw a fit every time I drive like my car was designed to be driven. Maybe the tech will catch up one day, but I’m not holding my breath either.
