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Up to 15% discount for Bongo Fury members (can not be used in conjunction with any other offer). Click the logo above or phone 0871-726-1235 for a hard-to-beat quote!

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 some of the major insurance companies still refuse to insure "grey imports".

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 £350 fully comprehensive for insuring your Bongo, then shop elsewhere.

The following companies have been recommended by our members. We are always interested in hearing from others.

Lifesure	01480-474604 or 0871-726-1235	Japanese import specialists. Highly recommended; one owner claims to have saved in excess of £200 by using this firm. Currently offering up to 15% discount to club members (can not be used in conjunction with any other offer).
2 Gether	0870-766-2318 or 01945-465508	"Club Discount upto 22.5%. Unbeatable Camper Conversion Rates All Bongos, Fredas and any Import welcome. Mention Bongo Fury for your discount."
Sky Insurance	0870-1121-759	Sky Insurance specialise in insurance for Japanese and modified cars but more especially for car club members. We are affiliated with 50+ UK based car clubs, we offer a 20% discount on insurance for any member of a club we are affiliated with, this now includes 'Bongofury'. (Nb: Sky do not cover converted vans where a kitchen is installed).
Herts Insurance Consultants (HIC)	08451 290290	"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.
A-Plan	0845-071-1234	Established over 40 years, and now offering 10% discount for club members.
Crowthorne	0870 7702933	"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 "
Safeguard	0800 072 6882	No MPVs, no self conversions. But excellent rates on Wellhouse, Imperial, AVA & 321 conversions.
Campton	01883-742460	Campton can insure most motor caravans including Japanese imports & DIY conversions. Mazda imports are not a problem.
Osborne & Sons	0845-330-6001	Grey imports welcome. Must have alarm/immobiliser fitted. Business use and modified vehicles welcome. Mention "Bongo Fury" when asking for a quote.
Direct Line	0845-246-8911	They will insure Bongos, but they are pretty useless with their admin. And they are not cheap. Best to go elsewhere.
Dolmen	01-867-2121	Dublin based. Cover NI and Republic. Campervans only.
Specialist Car Division	01277 206911	Does exactly what is says on the tin, including conversions.
Tett Hamilton	01275 792270	Low cost Bongo insurance. No campervans though. Ask for Melanie or Hannah.
Devitts	0870 241 2943	Low rates for Caravan Club members.
Citroen	08701256616	Listed as E-Bongo
NFU Mutual	0800-316-4661	Claim they will insure just about anything that moves. But if you live in town, look elsewhere.