Imported Car Insurance
Get specialist imported car insurance that can be tailored to your needs and budget. We cover all types of imports, including high-performance JDM cars, American classics, grey imports, parallel imports, left-hand drives, and 4x4s.
Which countries do you insure imports from?
We insure imports from all over the world. Although most people tend to import their car from Japan or the USA, we also offer cover for vehicles imported from European countries such as Germany and further afield.
Can I get temporary car insurance for my imported car?
Yes, at Adrian Flux, we offer short-term cover for imports. Whether you’re an expat visiting family in the UK and need comprehensive cover during your stay or you’re going through the process of getting your imported vehicle approved to drive on UK roads and need chassis number insurance in the meantime, we can help find you the right cover.
Do I need specialist imported car insurance?
Yes, if you have your heart set on an imported vehicle, chances are that most standard policies won’t cover you. You might even find that you aren’t able to select your model when you try to get an online quote as it isn’t widely available in the UK. That’s where we can help.
As an imported car insurance specialist, we can provide cover for your vehicle, wherever it’s from in the world. Whether it’s a left-hand drive, a sports car, or a pick-up truck, give us a call for a quote.
Why choose a specialist broker for import insurance?
Import insurance is often seen as a specialist area for insurance providers and brokers. This means you’ll probably face high premiums from comparison sites and non-specialist agents. In some cases, you might not be able to get a quote from them at all.
Thankfully, we work a little differently. We understand that cars like the Mitsubishi Evo or the US’s classic Ford Mustang are truly incomparable to vehicles made in the UK. And we know that if you’ve gone through the effort of importing a car from another country, it’s likely that you’ll take extra special care of it.
As a result, we’re often able to find affordable cover that takes into account the unique needs of your imported vehicle where others cannot.
Are imported cars more expensive to insure?
Car insurance for imported vehicles does tend to be more expensive than standard insurance. This is to account for potentialities such as:
- Higher prices for spare parts
- Needing to go to a specialist garage for repairs
- Insurers not knowing how risky insuring a certain car would be
How can I get more affordable imported car insurance?
There are a number of ways you can reduce car insurance costs, but the main one we recommend is to call us for a quote, especially if you’ve shopped around already. Wherever possible, we always aim to beat your best quote. Plus, we’re a specialist insurance broker dedicated to insuring those with unique situations who others have deemed “uninsurable.”
Other ways to reduce imported vehicle insurance costs include the following:
- Keep your car safe: if you have a garage, this is the best way to prevent your car from being stolen, which can have a significant impact on your insurance premiums. This is particularly important for an often more attractive vehicle like an import.
- Add security features: installing a Thatcham alarm, GPS tracker or immobiliser can help prevent thefts and even allow you to retrieve your vehicle in the event it gets stolen.
- Build a no claims bonus (NCB): keeping a clean record will often be the best way to drive down premiums for your insurance. Let us know if you have any NCB built up with a previous provider and we’ll adjust your quote accordingly.
- Join a car club or forum: if you’ve joined a club, we know you’ll probably take good care of your vehicle. We offer a discount of up to 15%.
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What’s the difference between grey and parallel imports?
Simply put, a parallel import is a vehicle purchased from the EU, whereas a grey import is a vehicle that has been made for use in a non-EU country.
Can I get temporary car insurance for my imported car?
At Adrian Flux, we offer a range of different car insurance policies for temporary use. If you’re a UK expat visiting family in your home country, you might want comprehensive coverage, which isn’t often available on green card motor insurance.
Can I get Japanese imported car insurance from Adrian Flux?
Yes, we specialise in covering Japanese imports. If you’ve purchased a JDM car and you want to cover it in the UK, let us know and we can help. Japanese car imports are becoming highly popular as they tend to be:
- Crafted to a higher specification compared to UK counterparts
- Unavailable or difficult to source in the UK
- More affordable than UK counterparts
- Often higher powered than their UK equivalents
Why choose Adrian Flux for imported car insurance?
As a specialist insurance broker, we’re able to get you cover for your imported vehicle where others cannot. Plus, we work with over 30 insurers, meaning we can compare quotes for you based on your needs and budget. Here are three more reasons to choose us.
