Initial Insurance cover on imported motorhome

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Having imported 2 cars back into the U.K. when I returned from living overseas and not knowing the system of the U.K. I was told by my local insurance company that gave me a number to ring as supplied by DVLC.

 

That until an import had been registered the first time that I only had one choice, which I consider to be a rip-off.

 

Is this still the same system that your insurance company cannot insure your vehicle on the temporary plates or chassis number.

 

As the vehicle may have to go for a compliance test how do you get insurance and on what basis.