The Chevrolet Impala and UK Car Insurance
Written April 2007
UK based enthusiasts of the Chevrolet Impala are starting to reap the benefits of online car insurance services. While the Impala has been a mainstay of the American car industry for nearly half a century models are not as widely available in the UK with many being bought as imports from dealers in the States.
In the past this method of purchase has led to drivers facing high insurance premiums, with many insurers being unwilling to offer cover for most models. As popularity of the Impala continues to increase more and more UK insurance companies are now competing for business and the advent of online comparison has made it far easier for UK based Impala owners to find cheap car insurance.
A 30 year old male driver with 5 years no claims discount and a clean license can now expect to get insured on a 1973 Impala for around £250 per year. The reduction in insurance prices has been aided by online comparison bringing a transparency to the market, forcing insurance companies to offer more competitive quotes in order to obtain customers.
In addition to using online search there are a number of other factors that can help UK enthusiasts obtain cheaper insurance on their Impala:
Where possible you should always look to park your Impala in a locked garage. As well as protecting your vehicle against the elements the added security can help to reduce the cost of your insurance premium by up to 10%.
While fuel consumption is a concern for some Impala owners it can be used as an advantage in finding a lower motor insurance quote. If your Impala is used for weekend enjoyment rather than day-to-day driving you should look to limit the annual mileage on your policy to help lower your quote and avoid paying for mileage you won’t utilise.
If you’re thinking of importing an Impala from the States make sure you have built up sufficient no claims bonus. Imported vehicles tend to attract higher insurance premiums and having a few years no claims behind you can really help reduce the cost. If this is not possible you could consider increasing your voluntary excess, the amount you have to pay in the event of a claim. An online search can help illustrate the difference a change in excess can make to your premium.
With competitive insurance now easily accessible we can look forward to seeing more Impalas travelling along UK roads and with a new model range in the pipeline for 2009/2010 the future looks bright.
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