Insurance for grey imports

Submitted: Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 14:03
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Hi people.
My brother is considering buying an imported Nissan. His current insurer is AAMI, but they have told him that they do not insure imported vehicles. I know a lot of forum users out there have grey imports - can anyone give feedback about insurance? Thanks in advance!
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Reply By: Member - Bruce and Anne - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 16:14

Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 16:14
Try DGA Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd in Melbourne on (03) 96709344,they do Australian 4WD Insurance.MU-ving on
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Follow Up By: Russell [Pajero] - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 16:34

Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 16:34
Allianz insured my 1990 Nissan Terrano
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Reply By: Member - Oskar(Bris) - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 16:40

Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 16:40
B3
You don't say where you are in Aus.
In Qld my Terrano is insured with Suncorp but I was insured through Torque (a broker).
Suncorp charge a large excess ($1000) but the premium is OK.
One of the annoying quirks of imports.
Cheers
Oskar
The real oskar
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Reply By: Jimmy - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 17:13

Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 17:13
NRMA insures my Terrano but they will only do market value not agreed value
Cost me $600 a year, insured as a business vehicle. It is cheaper for private use.

Jim
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Reply By: Andy - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 20:03

Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 20:03
AMMI have insured my ex NZ ex Jap import without any problems and carried out a small claim willingly, in fact they were a lot more helpful than my insurers in New Zealand.
Andy
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Follow Up By: B3 - Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 20:26

Monday, Nov 03, 2003 at 20:26
Thankyou all for your input. Just another thought for anyone insured with AAMI. I know a guy who has a very nice custom ute which was badly damaged in the Sydney hailstorms last week and which was covered by AAMI. He had AAMI's lifetime no-claim bonus, but has now been told that he will lose the lifetime no claim bonus because his vehicle is classed as a commercial vehicle.....!
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Reply By: wizzer - Tuesday, Nov 04, 2003 at 00:46

Tuesday, Nov 04, 2003 at 00:46
RAC insured my 93 surf. Costs around $450 yearly with $500 excess.

wizzer
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