Are you looking to insure your Romanian import vehicle in the UK? At Chris Knott Insurance, we understand the unique requirements of Romanian import vehicles and can help you secure cover that protects your investment. Our experienced team specialises in finding suitable insurance solutions for imported vehicles from Romania and across Eastern Europe.
Excellent service from start to finish. The team took time to understand exactly what I needed and found me a great policy at a competitive price. Couldn't be happier with the whole experience.
Been with Chris Knott for over 5 years now. Easy renewal process and the team are always a pleasure to speak with. Proper UK-based advice you can actually trust.
After being let down by my previous insurer, Chris Knott made the whole process painless. Honest, straightforward, and friendly from the very first call. Highly recommend them.
Andy was brilliant - talked me through all the options clearly, no pressure, and found me a much better deal than the comparison sites. This is how insurance should be done.
I needed specialist cover for my classic Jaguar and Chris Knott sorted it quickly and at a great price. Really impressed with the level of knowledge and personal service.
Switched my home insurance after a recommendation from a friend. Very competitive premium and the whole thing was done in under 20 minutes. Very pleased with everything.
First-class service. I dealt with Emma who was patient, helpful and knew exactly what I needed for my thatched cottage. Got proper specialist cover, not a standard policy.
Genuinely good old-fashioned customer service. A real person who actually listens and helps you find the right cover. Wouldn't go anywhere else for my insurance now.
Had a claim last year and Chris Knott supported me throughout. Made a stressful situation much easier. Fair, fast, and professional - exactly what you want from a broker.
Renewed my multi-car policy today. Still the best value I've found anywhere and the team remembered me from last year. That personal touch really makes a difference.
Very helpful team, especially when I needed to add a modified vehicle to my policy. Talked me through everything and made sure I was properly covered. Excellent all round.
Chris Knott have been brilliant for my listed property - most insurers wouldn't touch it but they found me comprehensive cover at a sensible price. Grateful for their expertise.
Efficient, clear, and competitive. I ran through three comparison sites before calling Chris Knott and they beat them all. UK-based team made the whole thing painless.
Outstanding from start to finish. I've recommended Chris Knott to everyone I know - my parents, my sister, and even my colleagues. They never let anyone down.
The service is what sets Chris Knott apart. You get proper advice from people who understand insurance, not a script. Worth every penny and more.
Standard UK car insurance policies may not provide adequate cover for Romanian-imported vehicles. This is because imported vehicles typically have different specifications from UK models, potentially higher repair costs, different valuation considerations, and special registration requirements to comply with UK regulations.
At Chris Knott Insurance, we specialise in sourcing insurance for a wide range of Romanian manufacturers and models, including:
If you’ve imported a rare or tailored Romanian vehicle not listed here, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team has experience with a wide variety of imported cars and can assist you.
Yes, we specialise in sourcing insurance for modified vehicles, including Romanian imports. Whether your vehicle has performance enhancements or aesthetic modifications, we can help find appropriate cover. Just ensure you declare all modifications when obtaining a quote.
The most common questions we're asked about Romanian imports insurance. Can't find what you're looking for? Speak to our UK-based team on 0800 917 2274.
Whether it is an early ARO 10, a pre-UK-launch Dacia or a rare Oltcit Club, insurers on our panel will usually want a UK V5C in your name, a NOVA receipt or Certificate of Conformity, an MOT or IVA pass where required, proof of purchase and evidence of any UK-market modifications. Our UK-based team will talk you through exactly what applies to your car.
Romanian classics sit outside the usual UK trade guides, so a straight market-value settlement tends to undercook them. We arrange agreed value cover backed by photos, a specialist valuation and any recent auction or invoice evidence. That way, a total loss pays a realistic figure rather than a price guide that never accounted for the car in the first place.
Pre-UK-launch Dacias, ARO 24s and 10s and the Oltcit need NOVA notification within 14 days of arrival, then a registration application with HMRC import evidence, original Romanian title, MOT or IVA as age requires, and proof of identity. Once the V5C is issued in your name, we can arrange cover. A note: many ARO owners go for an age-related plate rather than a Q plate.
Parts often come from Romania itself, Poland, Germany or from a small UK-based specialist. A claim repair may wait while components are shipped across Europe, which mainstream insurers aren't set up for. Specialist policies on our panel are comfortable with longer repair windows and will authorise courtesy cover while the car is off the road.
Yes. A pre-1990s ARO 10, 24 or 244, or an early Dacia 1300 saloon, almost always qualifies for classic terms: limited mileage, agreed value, secure storage and use as a second or hobby vehicle. For newer Dacias built before the brand's UK launch, we check eligibility case by case because criteria vary across insurers.
Yes. If your car is waiting on DVLA registration, parts from Romania or simply tucked away for winter, laid-up cover protects against fire, theft and accidental damage at a fraction of the cost of full road cover. Let our UK-based team know when you expect the car to be back on the road and we will switch the policy over then.
One broker, many kinds of cover - all handled by our UK-based team.
Home, landlord, holiday home, listed buildings, thatched properties and places of worship.
Explore
Liability, professional indemnity, shop insurance, fleet cover and business interruption.
Explore
Annual, single trip, medical conditions and group travel cover for UK and overseas.
Explore
Charity, church, dog business, allotment and place of worship insurance from specialists.
ExploreEvery page is written and fact-checked by our UK-based insurance specialists. Chris Knott Insurance has been arranging cover since 1983.
Every romanian imports insurance policy is different. Speak to our specialist UK-based team and we'll arrange a quote that properly reflects your property and circumstances.
