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Insurance on an import

rustyhat
rustyhat Posts: 2 Newbie
in Insurance & life assurance
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?

:(:(:(:(:(:(

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  • Zorillo
    Zorillo Posts: 774 Forumite
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    Speak to a broker.
  • rustyhat
    rustyhat Posts: 2 Newbie
    How does one do that?
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    rustyhat wrote: »
    How does one do that?
    Google or ask friends/pub for recommendations for a local broker!
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,025 Forumite
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    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?
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  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    Try a broker such as Adrian Flux or Chris Knott.
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    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
    The_Hawk Posts: 149 Forumite
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    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.
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