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One of the common misconceptions about owning a Bongo (or any grey import) is that motor insurance is almost impossible to get hold of. This may have been true once upon a time, but is now no longer the case, although many of the major insurance companies still refuse to insure “grey imports”. For instance, if you use one of the price comparison websites you will find that “Mazda Bongo” does not always appear on the drop-down lists of vehicles. Having said that, some members have ended up insuring their vehicles with firms such as Direct Line, Aviva and Highway by using price comparison sites. It all depends who ends up processing your enquiry.
Motor Insurance of any description depends on your personal circumstances. Is your postcode in a “safe” area? How long have you held your licence? Do you have any points on your licence? Is your vehicle parked on the street or is it garaged? Do you want to nominate a second driver? Will you use it on business?
If you have had kitchen units installed, then only firms who deal with Motorhomes will insure your vehicles. And if you have done the conversion yourself, then you will need a specialist insurer. Specialist insurers can be found on the Self-Build Motorcaravanners site here.
Generally speaking, if you live in a safe-ish area, and are quoted more than £450 fully comprehensive for insuring your Bongo, then shop elsewhere.
You should also check exactly what you are insuring. Some firms will insure your Bongo, but when it comes to making a claim if your vehicle is stolen will pay out the current market value of the base vehicle only.
The following companies have been recommended by our members. We are always interested in hearing from others.
2Gether
Telephone: 01945 586220 (Insurance) or 01945 586220 (Breakdown Cover)
2gether do both vehicle and motor breakdown insurance and offer a discount to Bongo Fury members. For new application on vehicle insurance they will only issue cover if the Bongo has 7 seats or less. They cover all cars, vans, motorcycles and motorhomes up to 3500 kg GVW and not exceeding 27 feet. 2gether can offer a bespoke solution if you fall out of this criteria. UK and European options available.
See their website for further details.
Admiral
Tel: 0333 220 2084
The Bongomaster himself uses this firm. They are not the cheapest, but have an excellent reputation for customer service. Very good rates if you have an extra vehicle to insure.
Adrian Flux
Tel: 0344 381 6502
“I have just taken out insurance for my Bongo and my other car with ADRIAN FLUX. They specialise in classic cars, Japanese imports, Campervans/motorhomes and anything slightly unusual that can be a problem with other insurance companies. They are a broker and came up with very reasonable prices for my vehicles.”
Caravan & Motorhome Club
Phone: 0345 594 0334
Bongos covered as long as you are a member of the club. Membership is reasonably priced. Campervans only!
Caravan Guard
Phone: 0800-1488-400
Will insure professionally converted Bongos. No MPVs or home conversions.
Caravanwise
Mazda Bongo Camper Van Insurance
Caravanwise offer insurance for DIY Mazda Bongo Camper Van conversions both while they are being converted, for up to 90 days, and once completed. Fully comprehensive insurance including commuting with a maximum annual milage of 12,000 miles is available. TPFT available for lower value campers. Day Vans can be covered at the same rate as campervans excluding commuting.
Professional Conversions https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
DIY and Self Build https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/motor-quote/diy-camper-van.html
Day Vans and anything unusual please call 0800 3282084
Classicline
Tel: 01455-639000
“We are able to offer a club discount, free legal protection and breakdown cover including UK/EU roadside assistance, recovery and homestart. We can also provide multi-vehicle policies, including day-to-day cars, and will cover most
modifications.”
Complete Cover
Complete Cover Group are specialist insurers that help people in hard-to-insure circumstances find affordable quotes. This includes drivers of grey import and modified vehicles as well as motorists who have convictions, live in highly rated postcodes or other non-standard situations. Note: 8 seaters only, no campervans.
Crowthorne
Phone: 0844 209 8310
“I couldn’t recommend this lot highly enough, very impressed with them indeed – worth paying a few pounds extra c £20 for their professionalism & courtesy ” Will not insure converted Bongos.
Howden Insurance
Howden is the new name for A-Plan, long standing Bongo and grey-import specialists. Converted and unconverted Bongos are covered via a strong local branch network.
Alternatively to find your local branch phone our Head Office on 01993-894700
“Trust us and our industry experts to overcome the difficulties of getting the policy that works for you”.
Insurance Quotes NI
Online Price Comparison Now Available For Mazda Bongos!
InsurancequotesNI provide a comparative quote service for imported cars and vans, including the Mazda Bongo Van. Quotes are available for both GB and NI residents.
The Bongo can be insured as a grey import (without modifications) by clicking here.
For Bongos that have been converted to a Campervan or Day Van click here.
Just Kampers
Just Kampers Insurance has been providing specialist campervan insurance for over 20 years. During this time, we’ve built a name for ourselves as one of the UK’s leading campervan insurance specialists. Whether you have a classic or a modern campervan, we can get you a quote in minutes.
Get an online quote now at www.justkamperinsurance.com or arrange a call back on 01256-444546.
Looking for other specialist insurance? We do more than just campervans. We provide specialist quotes for classic cars, multi-car, kit car and daily driver insurance. So don’t hesitate – get a quote today.
Lancaster Insurance
Phone for an instant quote on 01480-400927. Or visit our website at www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk.
We insure all types and all ages of Mazda Bongo and Ford Fredas regardless of whether they are MPVs or Campervans. We can offer card carrying Bongo Fury members a discount of up to 25% dependent on individual circumstances. Contact us now for a competitive quote.
Lifesure
Call 01480 504 154 or visit our website
We’ve been arranging campervan insurance (including Japanese imports) for more than 40 years, so you know you’re in safe hands with Lifesure. We use a carefully selected panel of A rated insurers and only recommend policies that we know will tick all your boxes, whether over the phone or through our online insurance quote service. Our customers tell us our campervan policies offer everything they need, with competitive prices, and our excellent customer service, just what they were looking for. That’s why we received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the third year running!
Mark Richard
Tel: 01275-792270
Low cost Bongo insurance. Campervans accepted up to £12,500. Up to 10% Bongo Fury discount available (depends on individual circumstances).
Osborne & Sons
Phone: 0208-388-6000
Grey imports welcome. Must have alarm/immobiliser fitted. Business use and modified vehicles welcome. Mention “Bongo Fury” when asking for a quote.
Richardson
If you live in Ireland and own a campervan then look no further. Richardson Insurance Solutions are a well established brokerage who will insure your Bongo even if it is your only vehicle. But you must be a member of the Motor Caravan Club of Ireland. Ricardson can be contacted on 01-299-9501
Safeguard
Phone: 0800 977 5953
Well established insurer of motorhomes. Grey imports no problem. Must have alarm/immobiliser fitted. Business use and modified vehicles welcome. Mention “Bongo Fury” when asking for a quote.
Sky Insurance
Phone: 03303 331 251
Grey imports welcome. Must have alarm/immobiliser fitted. Business use and modified vehicles welcome. Mention “Bongo Fury” when asking for a quote.
Sterling Insurance
Phone: 0344 381 9990
Will only insure Bongos with a maximum of 7 seats. “Various schemes for covering your Bongo, especially for travellers with wanderlust, and it normally doesn’t matter what motorhome modifications have been made, where the owner came from or where in Europe they are travelling.” For a fee, will provide agreed value insurance. Breakdown cover also available.
Stuart Collins
Phone: 01792-655562
Specialists in providing European wide insurance. One of the club members moved to Tuscany and found these Swansea based brokers who were happy to supply 12 months vehicle insurance and accident cover underwritten by AXA.
Tempcover
There are times when you want to insure a vehicle for a short period of time, such as the day you purchase your Bongo or when you lend it a friend or relative for them to go on a camping holiday. Tempcover have been established to meet this market and have very reasonable rates, but please note that they will not cover vehicles listed as “Motorcaravans” on the log book.
Online quotes via their website at www.tempcover.com