Car quote - Jap import

[Ray Gin]

Today I did a quick quote (using gocompare) on a Classic Subaru STi (1996), however when I entered the reg, it came up with 'Subaru RX 2006-2007'.

I'm assuming that would mean it was registered in the UK in 2006-2007, but how come it isn't showing as an STi?

​Wouldn't want to be buying something then get done for having dodgy insurance. Can anyone shed any light on this?

 

[adam1942]

If your sure its an 96 STi manually enter the car details and get a quote for that. When you go to buy it it'll ask for your reg number.

The Reg number could have been on a 06-07 RX and was transferred to the STi. Insurance companies don't update constantly.

 

[Neil@greenlight]

With Japanese Imports the reg search doesnt always work. When insuring Japanese Import vehicles we always do a manual model search on the database to make sure we have the exact model and year right.

If there isnt a equivalent UK model it often means it will appear wrong on the database. For example they didnt make a 1996 STi model in the UK (STI models were available in UK from 2001 Bug Eye onwards) so its pulling through the incorrect details.

If you wanted us to take a look at a quote id be more than happy to help. If you wanted to PM me your details i can get in touch and run a price. (Subaru's are normally 25 and over with us though)

best regards
Neil
Greenlight
01277 376000

 

[Ray Gin]

Yeah I did that Adam, I'm just too used to entering the reg, far easier!

Thanks Neil but I'm 22 so assuming it would be a lot!

Similar thing happened again today, quote on an Evo iv, came back as a Galant V6! :S

 

[Neil@greenlight]

Yeah I did that Adam, I'm just too used to entering the reg, far easier!

Thanks Neil but I'm 22 so assuming it would be a lot!

Similar thing happened again today, quote on an Evo iv, came back as a Galant V6! :S

Liam

Yes mate at 22 it will be PRETTY expensive to insure an STI or an EVO (we only do these models for drivers aged 25+)

If you fancied something else like an Integra DC5 then we could help

Best Regards
Neil
Greenlight
01277 376000

 

[skyinsurance]

More often than not, imported car's registration numbers will bring up the wrong model. I dread to think how many people insure off the registration number and insure their car incorrectly

Ollie
Sky Insurance

Tel: 01707 642552

http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk/car-club-insurance.html

 

[Advikaz]

If you can get the reg/vin I can tell you exactly what it is from the Scooby epc