Just found out car is an import

nomoneytoday

There were loads parallel imports around that time, due to the huge price differences between Europe and the UK.

Alternatively it may have come from a car supermarket as a Cypriot import

carlislelass

daughter has an import, had to take it to a VOSA centre to have it verified, cost £38 I think

motorguy

Indout96 wrote: »

It may to your insurance company :mad: My Celica is a Euro import and is loaded on the insurance even though they were ever only made at one factory in Japan - trying to argue this point with the muppets is as much fun as banging your head with a hammer. The other thing to check is does it have an alarm fitted as standard as Euro Celicas do not, only the immobaliser.

Japanese imports - particularly toyotas are renowned for having slightly different body panels, lights, trim, engines, etc. Thus the reluctance from insurance companies.

jeannieblue

pgilc1 wrote: »

Japanese imports - particularly toyotas are renowned for having slightly different body panels, lights, trim, engines, etc. Thus the reluctance from insurance companies.

Shame really - as they are usually far better cars. Less rust in particular. There are insurance companies that are not prejudiced against imports. Recommend trying Toyota owners forum etc.