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Imported cars bring a lot of joy to automobile aficionados, but there can often be a headache associated with insuring them. When searching for imported vehicle insurance, you need to be mindful of a few important aspects.
If you are looking for import car insurance without the hassle, QuoteSearcher has you covered. We reach out to our panel of brokers, who can offer competitive imported car insurance quotes, and connect you directly to them. Simply fill out our form and our partners will be in touch with you as soon as we can.
Policy Features for Imported Car Insurance
Your import insurance policy could include the following features:
Cover for All Grey Imports
Car insurance for imported vehicles from Japan, the EU, and the US. Find out more about Grey Imports Cover.
Left Hand Drive Cover
This will insure your car in spite of it being left hand drive as opposed to the UK standard
Specialist Repairs
Imported cars have parts that are often difficult to source, so you need to be covered for this
Q Plated Import Cars
If your imported vehicle has been modified from manufacturer standard. Read more about Q Plated Import Cars.
Grey Imports
This term refers to cars that have been imported from overseas privately, rather than by the manufacturer. Many grey imports come from Japan, and have thus do not meet European emissions or safety standards, so you will need to bring this in as a personal import. In order to do this, and be able to get an insurance policy, you will need to ensure your car goes through the Basic Individual Vehicle Approval Test.
Insurers can often see grey imports as more of a risk due to their usually increased power and risk of theft. You can help to reduce your premium by ensuring your car is locked away and stored safely in a garage or secure car park.
Frequently Asked Questions about Imported Car Insurance
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