need advice on getting a surf

[big jimmy]

hey guys and gals i'm looking at getting myself a shiny nearly new import surf i,ve heard big bad horror stories about the 2.4 auto with serious problems with head gaskets and gearbox seals i,m wondering if anyone can confirm for me also if there are any stories about 3.0 auto problems i have heard that it is the canines testies of off roaders and as i used to own a landie 90 i need something that can match and surpass my poor sick mud machine i did indeed kill it impressively when decending a mud bank anyway i digress i also need to know about insurance for an import as my insurance wont touch imports with a 40ft winch cable so any info would be very much appreciated and maybe we'll all meet in a stupidly muddly field some where cheers for all your help big jimmy out

[Esamed]

Can't vouch on the 3ltr bit but for insurance my 2.4 td is cheaper to insure than the 2.0 ltr GLX Mondeo I previosly owned. Search out Insurance on here plenty to choose from I found cheapest LifeSure but was regulary recommended to Tesco but they would never answer the phone and when they did they wouldn't quote without a reg nos.

Steve

[big jimmy]

thanx for that mate i,m having trouble getting thru to tescos aswell as i have also been pointed that way but without a reg either i think i,ll give up cheers

jimmy

[markmobile]

Hi i tried tesco and the quote was quite reasonable but when i rang to take up the offer the ammount altered , then by accident i spoke to a mate who had just bought a shogun and i am with a company called adrian flux just call 08700 775566 and ask for 4wd dept. 3.0 ssrx with breakdown cover, using company car no claims discount just over £400 would be 15% lower with cat 1 alarm.

[da SLUG man]

Hi i tried tesco and the quote was quite reasonable but when i rang to take up the offer the ammount altered , then by accident i spoke to a mate who had just bought a shogun and i am with a company called adrian flux just call 08700 775566 and ask for 4wd dept. 3.0 ssrx with breakdown cover, using company car no claims discount just over £400 would be 15% lower with cat 1 alarm.

tesco did that to me too... took out the insurance and a week later got a letter to call them... they wanted an extra £740!!!... i caacelled but didn't get all the money back...

[clint2004]

Insurance with Tesco

I actually got through with no problems, and they insured me for £412 pound - cheapest quote by about £80.

Includes legal cover & loan car so don't give up on them.

TIP: Use phone number off thier web site - it is different to one given in-store!!

[Sewerat]

Tesco,
Have insured all my imports with them.
Gave then the Vin number, it was fine, then after being registered & taxed, told them Reg number

Have always got through pretty quick, no press this press that & after the third tone !!!!!

[RobD]

Try Direct Line.

[Esamed]

I'm 33 with 1 claim (theft from) paying £317 full comp no alarm req'd from Lifesure all the rest were £400+.

Steve

[iceman]

tesco insurance

hello cool surf dude, iceman here
tesco will give insurance quote and certificate based on chassis number if no reg number available, but i bet it depends on who you speak to.
keep on truckin

[Dessertdog]

Insurance

Hi everyone a newbie here


I got my insurance from a 4x4 mag it was £380.00 fully Comp with Cat 1 Alarm and 3Years N/C i thought that was good.Done through a broker but with Academy Ins.