Caravanguard - personal imports (1 Viewer)

[tony_g]

I am currently doing the rounds for my MH insurance renewal. Decided to give Caravanguard a go, as they were quite competitive on my first van a few years back. Unfortunately, they fell pretty much at the first hurdle.
When I told them that my van is a personal import, brought over from ROI last year, they advised that "their insurers would not allow them to cover non-professional imports". That was the extent of the explanation. No matter that my vehicle is RHD, UK spec, fully compliant and registered at the DVLA, identical to one bought from a UK dealer. That was that.
Computer said 'no'! :Angry::Angry::Angry:

 

[hilldweller]

You expected them to take a risk and make a judgement.

Shame on you.

 

[tony_g]

Just a brief update. Much against my inclination, I thought maybe I should give Saga a try. After all, they bombard me with letters week in week out for every insurance under the sun.
It seems that they will not insure personally imported motorhomes, either. oh:

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[spitfire]

Crazy springs to mind !! I am assuming ROI is Repubic of Ireland ?? Europe !! Should be no problem . France us probably the most be beaurocratic country in Europe but registration document means it conforms to European norm so insurance no problem.

 

[tony_g]

Crazy springs to mind !! I am assuming ROI is Repubic of Ireland ?? Europe !! Should be no problem . France us probably the most be beaurocratic country in Europe but registration document means it conforms to European norm so insurance no problem.

My point exactly. My Laika van is identical in every way to one supplied for a UK dealer. This one just happened to be originally shipped to Ireland and first registered there. Crazy indeed.

 

[spitfire]

Ombudsman springs to mind !!

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