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any companies used by anyone on here ?


 
Posted : 21/11/2010 8:37 pm
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Admiral were very good for me. Think it depends if it is modded and how much modding.


 
Posted : 21/11/2010 8:41 pm
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Adrian Flux, Sky Insurance and Elephant are the three I rotate between. Elephant are surprisingly cheap for Japs.


 
Posted : 21/11/2010 10:02 pm
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Elephant don't touch modified, do they?


 
Posted : 21/11/2010 10:29 pm
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I have a Japanese import, (see that? non-pejorative form!) it's just insured like any other car. Direct Line.


 
Posted : 21/11/2010 10:41 pm
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Providing it's also available as a UK car it won't cost you anything extra. Jap-only release cars (skylines etc) will cost you a fortune.


 
Posted : 21/11/2010 11:01 pm
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I have my toyota granvia insured with lifesure.


 
Posted : 21/11/2010 11:22 pm
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Providing it's also available as a UK car it won't cost you anything extra. Jap-only release cars (skylines etc) will cost you a fortune.

Not necessarily true.

Depends greatly on the car (of course) but japanese imports usually have an owners / enthusiasts club - it may be worth joining as they often have deals with particular insurance brokers. I insured a modified Mazda Eunos (MX-5) through the MX5 owners club - it actually was a form of classic car policy I think. For comparison - Tescos came in at north of £1100, I think I paid about £210.


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 7:13 am
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Footman James


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 7:22 am
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What exactly is derogatory about "Japs"? Do you find the term "Brit" insulting?

Anyway, Elephant are fine with up to 5 modifications but won't touch anything with aftermarket engine management systems.


 
Posted : 24/11/2010 7:05 am
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mate does everything through Sky insurance, he has some ridiculously modded imports.


 
Posted : 24/11/2010 7:08 am
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I don't think it makes any difference. I changed from a Impreza STI to a R33 Skyline a few years ago, Skyline was imported and messed with by middlehurst too. Only made 50 quid difference


 
Posted : 24/11/2010 8:14 am

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