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Japanese Import Car Insurance
We Cover A Range Of Japanese Imported Car Makes and Models
Advance Insurance are a proud provider of Japanese Import Car Insurance and Grey Import Car Insurance
Who We Are
Japanese cars are quickly becoming the UK’s favoured import car of choice, with great value for money and high specifications.
Here at Advance Insurance, we have access to a variety of different specialist insurers for Japanese imports, so if you need insurance for your Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota or any manufacturer in between, make sure to get in touch with our team today.
With over 90 years of experience, we can provide you with the impartial advice you need to find the best deal for your requirements.
What We Cover
Industry-Leading Japanese Import Car Insurance
We are able to provide car insurance for a wide variety of Japanese Import vehicles, ranging from iconic hot hatches to Japanese classics.
For a competitive Japanese import car insurance quote, make sure to contact our specialist team here at Advance Insurance. You’ll be able to discuss all the details of your Jap import with a fellow enthusiast who is also knowledgeable in the realm of imported Japanese cars and find the perfect policy that suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here at Advance, we do also offer modified car insurance, so if you’re looking to modify your Japanese import, we’ll be more than happy to help.
When insuring Japanese import cars, you must declare their import status. In fact, you should be totally open and honest about every detail of your car, so that your insurance provider can provide the right level of coverage and make sure that your Japanese import is fully protected.
There are a few ways that you can reduce the premium of your Japanese import car insurance, and our specialists will be able to give you all the advice you need on this. However, this can include:
- Secure storage overnight,
- Reduced yearly mileage,
- Your Japanese import vehicle is a 2nd or 3rd car,
- Annual policy payments, instead of monthly.
We also offer discounts to owners club members on our Japanese Import Car Insurance.
Car insurance for Japanese imports or ‘grey’ imports’ as they are also classified, can have higher insurance premiums. This is because they don’t always conform with UK standards, and are viewed as ‘riskier’ to insure because of potential repair costs. Parts of Japanese cars aren’t always readily available in the UK and may need to be imported, and finding mechanics in the UK that are experienced in Japanese imports can be more expensive.
When you import a Japanese car into the UK, you’ll need to:
- Inform HMRC within 14 days of the car entering the UK,
- Pay VAT or duty on the car,
- Get the vehicle approved to ensure that it meets UK environmental and safety standards,
- Register the car with the DVLA to get your registration number and further get a UK number plate.
When importing a Japanese car, you will need to make sure that the British Independent Motor Trade Association (BIMTA) are aware of the importation. They will run various different checks on the car, including its background and mileage.
When you import a Japanese car into the UK, you’ll need to:
- Inform HMRC within 14 days of the car entering the UK
- Pay VAT or duty on the car
- Get the vehicle approved to ensure that it meets UK environmental and safety standards
- Register the car with the DVLA to get your registration number and further get a UK number plate
There are a range of different motor insurances types we provide, including modified car insurance, chauffeur insurance, classic car insurance, campervan conversion insurance and car insurance for Japanese imports.
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