David Jones Posted June 24, 2022 Posted June 24, 2022 Contacted Japancover.co.uk waiting for them to search for a replacement insurance. 1
David Jones Posted June 24, 2022 Posted June 24, 2022 Japancover unable to help. Luckily Admiral insurance was on the ball. Car back on the road.
David Jones Posted June 25, 2022 Posted June 25, 2022 There seems to be a reluctance of some insurance companies and garages refusing to work on or cover Japanese imports. Also as they are usually nearing 20 or more years old. I’m perplexed because spares and service items are easily available. Ordering through Toyota garage parts department saved me money as some items were common to other vehicles. Even when presenting the garages with the spares they are still reluctant to service the vehicle. Luckily my garage has an adjoining Toyota import dealer. I’ve spent more money on servicing our Citroen Picasso than the Alphard. And most of those spares are available locally off the shelves. Our car was hit by another vehicle while we were shopping and this was another reason we were refused insurance because they wanted to write off the vehicle as they had undervalued it luckily the bodywork shop manager was able to correct their mistake. We had spent thousands updating door mechanism and brakes as well as replacing body parts. Depending on whether we can cover the insurance next year, we may sadly say goodbye to the Alphard. Our kids love the space and comfort it affords giving them their own comfort and security on a journey. I’ve yet to find another vehicle that has this type of comfort and finish. I’ve also geared of people having difficulty with the camper conversions. My advice try getting quotes 2 or 3 months prior to renewal. 1
Teekay Posted June 25, 2022 Posted June 25, 2022 2 hours ago, David Jones said: There seems to be a reluctance of some insurance companies and garages refusing to work on or cover Japanese imports. Also as they are usually nearing 20 or more years old. I’m perplexed because spares and service items are easily available. Ordering through Toyota garage parts department saved me money as some items were common to other vehicles. Even when presenting the garages with the spares they are still reluctant to service the vehicle. Luckily my garage has an adjoining Toyota import dealer. I’ve spent more money on servicing our Citroen Picasso than the Alphard. And most of those spares are available locally off the shelves. Our car was hit by another vehicle while we were shopping and this was another reason we were refused insurance because they wanted to write off the vehicle as they had undervalued it luckily the bodywork shop manager was able to correct their mistake. We had spent thousands updating door mechanism and brakes as well as replacing body parts. Depending on whether we can cover the insurance next year, we may sadly say goodbye to the Alphard. Our kids love the space and comfort it affords giving them their own comfort and security on a journey. I’ve yet to find another vehicle that has this type of comfort and finish. I’ve also geared of people having difficulty with the camper conversions. My advice try getting quotes 2 or 3 months prior to renewal. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. We have megathread for garages. Please try to post your recommendations about the Japanese importer and garage there. People need to network and make it work for us collectively. Thankyou
David Jones Posted June 25, 2022 Posted June 25, 2022 Target garage waunarlwydd Swansea, has been great for service and repair to my car. There is also a selection of Japanese imports on the same site.
mick85 Posted July 4, 2022 Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) Posting as this might help someone. I called Admiral to insure my Vellfire 3.5 Z model, they only have X and S (and another one, but not a Z) listed if I try to get insurance on their website. The rep took my query away to their new business team to get the model added, and have came back to say: S model is the 7 seater variant X model is the 8 seater variant So when I do my insurance quote I've just to select the S variant. You may want to give them a call if you do decide to get insurance, as I wouldnt want anyone to purely use my own experience for your own. They actually gave me a pretty decent quote of £360 which I'm going ahead with. 36 yo, 12 years NCB, 19 years driving. Edited July 4, 2022 by mick85
Tom edwards Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 On 8/28/2021 at 10:45 AM, TheUKCrazyhorse said: I insured mine a month ago through Admiral and it came in at about £22 a month for myself and the missus (3.0L V6 2004 Alphard). I do have 14 year no claims though, so that probably helped - and I have another vehicle insured through Admiral (a 2016 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT). I think I was an extra 80p a month to protect my no claims too!
Russty Posted July 30, 2022 Posted July 30, 2022 Certainly wasnt straightforward finding insurance , but of the 4 quotes I did actually manage to get, ( 27/7/2022), best price was with Adrian Flux, £260 for myself & partner, full comp S,D&P. (Alphard 3.0 camper) None of the comparison sites even recognised the vehicle & even some insurers on the list on these pages who insure JDM vehicles, wont offer cover on camper vans anyway.
Rojie Posted July 31, 2022 Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/30/2022 at 2:06 PM, Russty said: Certainly wasnt straightforward finding insurance , but of the 4 quotes I did actually manage to get, ( 27/7/2022), best price was with Adrian Flux, £260 for myself & partner, full comp S,D&P. (Alphard 3.0 camper) None of the comparison sites even recognised the vehicle & even some insurers on the list on these pages who insure JDM vehicles, wont offer cover on camper vans anyway. Adrian Flux is a broker. It's worth checking who the Insurer/Underwriter is. Campers are more difficult to insure. LV and their various subsidiaries are worth trying for anyone have trouble finding adequate cover.
Lesz Posted August 12, 2022 Posted August 12, 2022 Hello all,new to the forum and recently acquired a 2009 Vellfire G Edition 3.5 v6 Jap cover quoted me £850 with legal fees. The next best quote was with Brentacre at 560 Fully Comprehensive (£500 excess) Free legal cover and 90 day Euro cover. They mirrored my 4years NCB from my main vehicle, Mercedes C class.
Rojie Posted August 12, 2022 Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Lesz said: Hello all,new to the forum and recently acquired a 2009 Vellfire G Edition 3.5 v6 Jap cover quoted me £850 with legal fees. The next best quote was with Brentacre at 560 Fully Comprehensive (£500 excess) Free legal cover and 90 day Euro cover. They mirrored my 4years NCB from my main vehicle, Mercedes C class. Keep Shopping.
Lesz Posted August 12, 2022 Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Rojie said: Keep Shopping. Trust me I have, you name it, I've quote requested it. Based on my area postcode that's the best quote.
Alphardi Posted August 21, 2022 Posted August 21, 2022 Renewal with Admiral up by £50 to £350. 2008 2.4 Alphard / 50 yrs / 7k miles pa / 16+ncb protected / full comp / sdp / £100 excess.
Josan Posted August 22, 2022 Posted August 22, 2022 Been ringing round insurance and getting fed up with we don’t insure foster carers/ grey import/8seat bla bla . I rang a company called greenlight insurance who have quoted £429yr with 350 excess it’s with highway LV . +44 1277 650866. It’s cheaper than my old zafira so im happy . Others were quoting 1k+
Chad Posted August 22, 2022 Posted August 22, 2022 On 4/18/2018 at 9:35 AM, Alphard Club said: Here are a list of Insurance companies known to provide insurance for the Toyota Alphard. These are in no particular order and may vary from car to car. There may also be a chance that the advisor you talk to does not know anything about the Alphard, and you will need to ask them to talk to someone who knows. The list below has Alphards have insured Alphard's before. Adrian Flux Insurance (also specialise in Imports and cherished cars) 0800 5876 331 -------------------------------------- Advance Insurance 01249461665 -------------------------------------- Liverpool Victoria 0800 202 8460 -------------------------------------- Admiral Insurance 0333 220 2085 -------------------------------------- A-Plan Insurance (Thatcham) 01635 874 646 This is a local branch, possibly will deal with anyone over the phone. Have been know to insure Alphard's. Probably find your local A-Plan can also assist. -------------------------------------- Mark Richard (Jap Cover) Japanese Imported Cars 01275 792 270 Japcover.co.uk -------------------------------------- Crowthorne Insurance Services Ltd Import Car Insurance 08707 702933 www.crowthorne.co.uk/imported-car-insurance -------------------------------------- Japanese Car Import Specialists http://www.japcover.co.uk/home 01275 792270 -------------------------------------- Lifesure Group Japanese Import Car Insurance Specialists 01480 402460 -------------------------------------- Sky Insurance Japanese Car Insurance 03303 331250 (Could not quote Alphard) --------------------------------------- Keith Michaels PLC Japanese Import Car Insurance 0800 542 2141 --------------------------------------- AJ Insurance Service Import Insurance 0844 880 6708 If you have been insurance by another insurance company no listed above, (including campers) then comment below the company and phone number. Spammy Insurance co's beware, we remove spam.
Chad Posted August 22, 2022 Posted August 22, 2022 just insured the wife as main driver on the Alphard with Admiral, she has 4 years no claims, protected no claims - premium £307.31 1
andy1100xx Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 FWIW, I've Just insured our 2003 rear camper conversion for my wife and I with Adrian Flux (AXA) for £240 with 3 years no claims, 6000 miles p.a. limit and including a couple of previous small accidents/claims. This was around £50 less than anyone else quoted and also provided a higher level of cover so pretty happy with that.
Kg1959 Posted September 3, 2022 Posted September 3, 2022 On 10/4/2018 at 9:06 PM, Fairway said: I'm 31 with 9 years no claims just purchases a 3 litre v6 Alphard V Adrian Flux £1890 with £3000 excess Sky insurance (jap specialist) couldn't insure me. Mark Richards £760 Elephant £650 Lifesur.....302 for SDP, 10k miles with legal protection and NCD protection. European cover and quite good options. £100 voluntary and £250 compulsory excess. Adrian want 367 for 8K miles good options. Up to 10k nearly doubled.
Rojie Posted September 3, 2022 Posted September 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Kg1959 said: Lifesur.....302 for SDP, 10k miles with legal protection and NCD protection. European cover and quite good options. £100 voluntary and £250 compulsory excess. Adrian want 367 for 8K miles good options. Up to 10k nearly doubled. Hi Ken, Welcome to the Forum
BU51 ALF Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 On 4/18/2018 at 9:35 AM, Alphard Club said: Here are a list of Insurance companies known to provide insurance for the Toyota Alphard. These are in no particular order and may vary from car to car. There may also be a chance that the advisor you talk to does not know anything about the Alphard, and you will need to ask them to talk to someone who knows. The list below has Alphards have insured Alphard's before. Adrian Flux Insurance (also specialise in Imports and cherished cars) 0800 5876 331 -------------------------------------- Advance Insurance 01249461665 -------------------------------------- Liverpool Victoria 0800 202 8460 -------------------------------------- Admiral Insurance 0333 220 2085 -------------------------------------- A-Plan Insurance (Thatcham) 01635 874 646 This is a local branch, possibly will deal with anyone over the phone. Have been know to insure Alphard's. Probably find your local A-Plan can also assist. -------------------------------------- Mark Richard (Jap Cover) Japanese Imported Cars 01275 792 270 Japcover.co.uk -------------------------------------- Crowthorne Insurance Services Ltd Import Car Insurance 08707 702933 www.crowthorne.co.uk/imported-car-insurance -------------------------------------- Japanese Car Import Specialists http://www.japcover.co.uk/home 01275 792270 -------------------------------------- Lifesure Group Japanese Import Car Insurance Specialists 01480 402460 -------------------------------------- Sky Insurance Japanese Car Insurance 03303 331250 (Could not quote Alphard) --------------------------------------- Keith Michaels PLC Japanese Import Car Insurance 0800 542 2141 --------------------------------------- AJ Insurance Service Import Insurance 0844 880 6708 ------------------------------------ LV= again - yes I know - they only accept 2.4lire if campervan converted - you must call, do not use online AND ask to insure a "Toyota Motorcaravan". ---------------------------------- If you have been insurance by another insurance company no listed above, (including campers) then comment below the company and phone number. Spammy Insurance co's beware, we remove spam.
Rojie Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, BU51 ALF said: LV subsidiary, Scenic, will insure a converted Gen 1 V6, as that is the company I am with. There is a maximum insured value though.
Katt Posted September 28, 2022 Posted September 28, 2022 Just insured for the first time for two drivers and AA breakdown cover with Safe Guard - half the price of the others that I called including Adrian flux.
Rojie Posted September 28, 2022 Posted September 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Katt said: Just insured for the first time for two drivers and AA breakdown cover with Safe Guard - half the price of the others that I called including Adrian flux. I believe Safe Guard is a sister company of Scenic. As above, Scenic will insure a converted van. I seem to recall Safe Guard (at that time) wouldn't, but did refer me to Scenic.
m.patterson Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 On 4/18/2018 at 9:35 AM, Alphard Club said: Here are a list of Insurance companies known to provide insurance for the Toyota Alphard. These are in no particular order and may vary from car to car. There may also be a chance that the advisor you talk to does not know anything about the Alphard, and you will need to ask them to talk to someone who knows. The list below has Alphards have insured Alphard's before. Adrian Flux Insurance (also specialise in Imports and cherished cars) 0800 5876 331 -------------------------------------- Advance Insurance 01249461665 -------------------------------------- Liverpool Victoria 0800 202 8460 -------------------------------------- Admiral Insurance 0333 220 2085 -------------------------------------- A-Plan Insurance (Thatcham) 01635 874 646 This is a local branch, possibly will deal with anyone over the phone. Have been know to insure Alphard's. Probably find your local A-Plan can also assist. -------------------------------------- Mark Richard (Jap Cover) Japanese Imported Cars 01275 792 270 Japcover.co.uk -------------------------------------- Crowthorne Insurance Services Ltd Import Car Insurance 08707 702933 www.crowthorne.co.uk/imported-car-insurance -------------------------------------- Japanese Car Import Specialists http://www.japcover.co.uk/home 01275 792270 -------------------------------------- Lifesure Group Japanese Import Car Insurance Specialists 01480 402460 -------------------------------------- Sky Insurance Japanese Car Insurance 03303 331250 (Could not quote Alphard) --------------------------------------- Keith Michaels PLC Japanese Import Car Insurance 0800 542 2141 --------------------------------------- AJ Insurance Service Import Insurance 0844 880 6708 If you have been insurance by another insurance company no listed above, (including campers) then comment below the company and phone number. Spammy Insurance co's beware, we remove spam. Brentacre insurance 01792 650933.
m.patterson Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 tried adrian flux wanted over 1000 !!!!!! what a joke,went with brentacre ins 595,a lot better.
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