American Car Import Insurance
Looking to insure your American import vehicle in the UK? At Chris Knott Insurance, we specialise in providing comprehensive insurance solutions for American imports. With over 40 years of experience, we understand the unique requirements and challenges of insuring US vehicles on British roads.
Which American car brands can we insure?
We provide specialist insurance for a wide range of American manufacturers, including:
- Ford (Mustang, F-150, Explorer)
- Chevrolet (Corvette, Camaro, Silverado)
- Dodge (Challenger, Charger, RAM)
- Cadillac (Escalade, CTS, ATS)
- Chrysler (300C, Voyager, PT Cruiser)
- Jeep (Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Compass)
- GMC (Sierra, Yukon, Terrain)
- Pontiac (Firebird, GTO, Trans Am)
- Lincoln (Navigator, Continental, Aviator)
- Buick (Enclave, Regal, LaCrosse)
- Plymouth (Barracuda, Road Runner)
Why do I need specialist American import insurance?
Standard UK insurance policies often don’t provide adequate coverage for American imports due to several key factors:
- Different specifications and safety standards from UK models
- Higher repair costs due to imported parts
- Unique valuation considerations
- Special registration requirements
- Left-hand drive configuration
- Modified or performance specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
While American import insurance can be more expensive than standard car insurance, several factors can help reduce your premium, such as joining an American car club or owners’ forum, installing approved security devices, limited mileage agreements, and having a clean driving record.
Many American imports are left-hand drive vehicles. Our team has extensive experience arranging insurance for left-hand drive cars and understands the unique considerations these vehicles require. Our policies can be tailored to account for this specification.
We provide flexible coverage options to match your needs. Our comprehensive cover includes full protection for your American import, accidental damage coverage, fire and theft protection, third-party liability, optional agreed value coverage, breakdown assistance options, and windscreen coverage. We also offer Third Party, Fire and Theft and Third Party Only options to suit different needs and budgets.
Yes, we specialise in providing insurance for modified vehicles, including American imports. Whether your vehicle has performance enhancements, aesthetic modifications, or necessary UK compliance adjustments, we can help find appropriate coverage. It’s essential to declare all modifications when obtaining a quote.
