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Tue 4 Mar 2008 22:20

Piaggio Porter MPV - cant get insurance quotes? - stunorthants26

Its definately for sale as I drove one today but no insurance company lists it, either as a commercial nor a car - yet they do list the Daihatsu Hijet ( essentially the same vehicle ) which Piaggio used to make for Daihatsu, as a current car, but they havent sold the Hijet for some years now - so I can get a quote for a 2008 Hijet, which doesnt exist but not a 2008 Porter which does - I cant insure it as a Daihatsu as thats not what it is - what to do? How can this be resolved?

Any clues appreciated!

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Wed 5 Mar 2008 13:04

Piaggio Porter MPV - cant get insurance quotes? - Chris S

If you're buying from a dealer ask them. If you're buying privately ask the current owner.

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Wed 5 Mar 2008 13:30

Piaggio Porter MPV - cant get insurance quotes? - colinh

Listed here:

tinyurl.com/yvebl9

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Wed 5 Mar 2008 15:14

Piaggio Porter MPV - cant get insurance quotes? - Falkirk Bairn

Adrian Flux are brokers who can insure about anything on wheels

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Wed 5 Mar 2008 18:31

Piaggio Porter MPV - cant get insurance quotes? - stunorthants26

Many Thanks for your replies, all helpful. The issue appears to be that nobody told half the insurers that Daihatsu stopped selling the Hijet and while you can get a quote for the Hijet on a car insuramce website, the Piaggio, despite being to ann purposes the same vehicle, is considered a commercial - very odd indeed since it is sold as a family style vehicle!

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