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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. 

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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 

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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.

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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!

 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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+ 

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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

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Advance Insurance
 01249461665

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Liverpool Victoria
0800 202 8460

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Admiral Insurance
0333 220 2085

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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.

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Mark Richard (Jap Cover)
Japanese Imported Cars
01275 792 270
Japcover.co.uk

 

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Crowthorne Insurance Services Ltd

Import Car Insurance 08707 702933

www.crowthorne.co.uk/imported-car-insurance

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Japanese Car Import Specialists
http://www.japcover.co.uk/home
01275 792270

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Lifesure Group
Japanese Import Car Insurance Specialists
01480 402460

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Sky Insurance
Japanese Car Insurance
03303 331250

(Could not quote Alphard)

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Keith Michaels PLC
Japanese Import Car Insurance
0800 542 2141

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Advance Insurance
 01249461665

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Liverpool Victoria
0800 202 8460

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Admiral Insurance
0333 220 2085

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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.

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Mark Richard (Jap Cover)
Japanese Imported Cars
01275 792 270
Japcover.co.uk

 

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Crowthorne Insurance Services Ltd

Import Car Insurance 08707 702933

www.crowthorne.co.uk/imported-car-insurance

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Japanese Car Import Specialists
http://www.japcover.co.uk/home
01275 792270

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Lifesure Group
Japanese Import Car Insurance Specialists
01480 402460

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Sky Insurance
Japanese Car Insurance
03303 331250

(Could not quote Alphard)

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Keith Michaels PLC
Japanese Import Car Insurance
0800 542 2141

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AJ Insurance Service
Import Insurance
0844 880 6708

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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".
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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.

 

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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.

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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

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Advance Insurance
 01249461665

--------------------------------------

Liverpool Victoria
0800 202 8460

--------------------------------------

Admiral Insurance
0333 220 2085

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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.

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Mark Richard (Jap Cover)
Japanese Imported Cars
01275 792 270
Japcover.co.uk

 

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Crowthorne Insurance Services Ltd

Import Car Insurance 08707 702933

www.crowthorne.co.uk/imported-car-insurance

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Japanese Car Import Specialists
http://www.japcover.co.uk/home
01275 792270

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Lifesure Group
Japanese Import Car Insurance Specialists
01480 402460

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Sky Insurance
Japanese Car Insurance
03303 331250

(Could not quote Alphard)

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Keith Michaels PLC
Japanese Import Car Insurance
0800 542 2141

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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.

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