Insurance for rare (in the UK!) import
Discussion
Ok, not rare as in a limited edition or anything (I've read the "Who Here Owns A Really Rare Car?" thread 
) so before anyone starts, the Integra DA6 XSi was only ever sold in Japan 20 years ago and there are literally only a handful in the UK - so it's rare here and that's that covered 
As such, it was a bit of a 'mare to insure last year when I first bought it. I spoke to a few insurance companies and many of them had no idea what it was so couldn't offer me a quote. In the end, the cheapest was Sky Insurance, who partially mirrored the NCB I had on my other car but it still ended up costing me £800. In fact, it cost me more than my DC5 that I owned at the same time, despite it being only a 1.6 with 160bhp.
A friend has told me that part of the issue might be that there was never a UK equivalent model, so in case of an accident (God forbid), replacement parts would have to be imported and may be expensive. Is this true?
So before my renewal comes again in September, I'd like to be armed with a few potential companies who might be able to help.
If anyone here has a bit of an oddball import and pays a reasonable amount for their cover, it would be great to hear who you're with. I refuse to pay £800 again this year!
Thanks.
) so before anyone starts, the Integra DA6 XSi was only ever sold in Japan 20 years ago and there are literally only a handful in the UK - so it's rare here and that's that covered As such, it was a bit of a 'mare to insure last year when I first bought it. I spoke to a few insurance companies and many of them had no idea what it was so couldn't offer me a quote. In the end, the cheapest was Sky Insurance, who partially mirrored the NCB I had on my other car but it still ended up costing me £800. In fact, it cost me more than my DC5 that I owned at the same time, despite it being only a 1.6 with 160bhp.
A friend has told me that part of the issue might be that there was never a UK equivalent model, so in case of an accident (God forbid), replacement parts would have to be imported and may be expensive. Is this true?
So before my renewal comes again in September, I'd like to be armed with a few potential companies who might be able to help.
If anyone here has a bit of an oddball import and pays a reasonable amount for their cover, it would be great to hear who you're with. I refuse to pay £800 again this year!
Thanks.
IMported car specialists - old list so numbers may be wrong
AON: 01384 552660
A-Plan: 01635 874646 (very good prices)
Adrian Flux: 08700 777888 (Good prices, SXOC member discount, like-for-like on mods)
Basildon Insurance: 0800 652 3963
Hyperformance: 0800 458 3150
If Insurance Factory: 0870 777 8181
Keith Michaels: 0208 2880801
Masterquote: 08702 411572
MCE Insurance: 0870 9090911 (Good prices, like-for-like on mods)
Norwich Union Direct: 0800 092 9564
Osbourne and Sons: 0845 330 6001
Privilege: 0845 246 0303
Sharp: 01635 580618
Sky Insurance: 0870 112 1759 (Good prices, like-for-like on mods and agreed value)
Tett Hamilton: 01275 792270
AON: 01384 552660
A-Plan: 01635 874646 (very good prices)
Adrian Flux: 08700 777888 (Good prices, SXOC member discount, like-for-like on mods)
Basildon Insurance: 0800 652 3963
Hyperformance: 0800 458 3150
If Insurance Factory: 0870 777 8181
Keith Michaels: 0208 2880801
Masterquote: 08702 411572
MCE Insurance: 0870 9090911 (Good prices, like-for-like on mods)
Norwich Union Direct: 0800 092 9564
Osbourne and Sons: 0845 330 6001
Privilege: 0845 246 0303
Sharp: 01635 580618
Sky Insurance: 0870 112 1759 (Good prices, like-for-like on mods and agreed value)
Tett Hamilton: 01275 792270
craig2003 said:
I must have got around 15 quotes for my imported GTO and Go Compare got me the best deal via Adrian Flux, worth a try
Cheers for that, but I tried AF last year and they were over £1000. My car doesn't come up correctly on the comparison sites, unfortunately.philwhite said:
Have you thought about a classic policy? I insure my RX7 with Peter Best for under £300, mileage is limited to 6k per year though.
Limited mileage I don't mind - my other car is on a limited mileage scheme. I'll have a go at getting it on a classic policy and I'll try Peter Best, thanks for the suggestion.sparkyhx said:
IMported car specialists - old list so numbers may be wrong
Excellent, ta very much. I tried a few of these last year but there are some new ones here for me to speak to.If anyone else can recommend any insurers, please let me know.
strangly enough the fact that there is no uk model wont be causing the high premium, we have had american cars for years and they are very cheap to insure. our first, a 77 ford thunderbird with 5.8L v8 cost £179 onthe same terms as we had a 2.8v6 sierra estate on that had been costing £600, we couldn't believe hgow cheap it was.
our current cars include a chevy dayvan £183, a nissan Stagea £650, and a clio £175 all on similar terms.
our current cars include a chevy dayvan £183, a nissan Stagea £650, and a clio £175 all on similar terms.
Old Gregg said:
Well in that case, I don't know quite why it cost me so much last time around. Hopefully it's just that I just haven't found the right company yet.
Who is your Stagea insured with, if you don't mind me asking?
Mine's with Admiral of all people(My flabber was ghasted that they even quoted for such a oddball motor, never mind be the cheapest). They insured me for £440(when I first asked for a quote it was £380, but by the time I actually bought one 3 months later it had gone up), the next nearest was Adrian Flux who wanted over a grand.Who is your Stagea insured with, if you don't mind me asking?
I'd just like to say a huge thanks to Lee Haswell at A-Plan (I don't know if there are any A-Plan reps on here...?) for getting me a cracking quote for the next 12 months.
Sky, who I just had the last 12 months with, wanted £917 this year. Yep, getting on for £1000 for a 21 year old 1.6 Honda.
Adrian Flux were much better at £640, and Brentacre were also very helpful, coming in at £599.
However, A-Plan just blew them all away with a classic-based policy of £334, all modifications declared, through KGM.
Ace.
Sky, who I just had the last 12 months with, wanted £917 this year. Yep, getting on for £1000 for a 21 year old 1.6 Honda.
Adrian Flux were much better at £640, and Brentacre were also very helpful, coming in at £599.
However, A-Plan just blew them all away with a classic-based policy of £334, all modifications declared, through KGM.
Ace.
I had my import insured with adrian flux, I had used them before but never had an accident. Having had a non-fault accident, writing off my car, I have lost out due to the accident management company recommended by AF being less than helpful.
One thing I've learnt, that if your car is worth more than a UK model (even if they are not strictly the same model) then be prepared to get shafted in the event of a payout.
One thing I've learnt, that if your car is worth more than a UK model (even if they are not strictly the same model) then be prepared to get shafted in the event of a payout.
[quote=Old Gregg]I'd just like to say a huge thanks to Lee Haswell at A-Plan (I don't know if there are any A-Plan reps on here...?) for getting me a cracking quote for the next 12 months.
I think it was Lee that sorted my insurance for my odd ball 2005 DC5 type S. £473 all in.
A very good quote.
I think it was Lee that sorted my insurance for my odd ball 2005 DC5 type S. £473 all in.
A very good quote.
philwhite said:
Have you thought about a classic policy? I insure my RX7 with Peter Best for under £300, mileage is limited to 6k per year though.
Can I ask some questions Phil?How old are you, what's you no claims and where about in the uk U based, urban etc.
That is an insane quote.
My punto 1.2 8v costs me £375 a year and i have 9 years no claims, live in london, am 31 and park the car off street.
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