Insurance on an import

rustyhat

Evening,

I'm trying to insure my newly imported car. Its registered and I have the V5 with number plate and all supporting docs as well as being taxed. It shows on the DLVA database but isn't showing on any insurance database.

I have found the same car (engine, colour, spec, imported) for sale with a recognisable plate, got a quote for insurance (£1400, had a crash, yes it's alot) but a quote for mine without a plate using the drop down options to tell them what car it is is £1800. I've spoken to the insurance company who have told me they can not insure the car even at £1800 because its not on their system. What should I do?

:(:(:(:(:(

Zorillo

Speak to a broker.

rustyhat

How does one do that?

Quentin

rustyhat wrote: »

How does one do that?

Google or ask friends/pub for recommendations for a local broker!

forgotmyname

You can find similar UK cars, but yours is an import and needs to be declared as such which bumps the premium and rules out some (all?) of the comparison sites.


Any comparison sites covering imports?

Gloomendoom

Try a broker such as Adrian Flux or Chris Knott.

agrinnall

rustyhat wrote: »

How does one do that?

Pick up a telephone or go into an office (but not Swinton or other High Street chains).

The_Hawk

Gloomendoom wrote: »

Try a broker such as Adrian Flux or Chris Knott.

Agree with this.

A number of years ago, I had an imported car. Adrian Flux were excellent for providing me with insurance at a good price, and with good customer service too.