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Alberta import insurance, mitsubishi pajero

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KrazyistKarl
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I'm looking to pick up a pajero next week as a vehicle to register in Alberta while I'm working here. Any Alberta residents have suggestions for a good insurance company to deal with when it comes to imports. I'm saskatchewan we only have SGI, no private companies


also, anyone else have a pajero?
Aug 23 2014 1:35AM
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Rusticles
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Try and keep your insurance in sask, lots of people do this by using their parents address. Alberta insurance is redicoulous. If you have to get insurance in Alberta try and use an address outside of a major center.
I use intact insurance, it's pretty good
Aug 23 2014 9:58AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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I thought I read somewhere that RHD vehicles are more expensive to insure, no matter what it is or where you are.

I could be wrong though.


Regardless, anything you insure in AB will require an out of province inspection, and those can end up being costly.
Aug 23 2014 10:09AM
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FUUUCK
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Shop around as much as you can, I saved over $1000 by calling every company I could.
Aug 23 2014 1:55PM
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KrazyistKarl
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The vehicle is an alberta vehicle, and I thought I'd save the saskatoon inspection if I could, but if insurance difference will end up costing more then the 200 I'd save, it's not worth it
Aug 23 2014 10:20PM
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Rusticles
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KrazyistKarlThe vehicle is an alberta vehicle, and I thought I'd save the saskatoon inspection if I could, but if insurance difference will end up costing more then the 200 I'd save, it's not worth it


I would get quotes for both provinces, if you know it will pass an interprovincial inspection it might still be worth it to get saskabush insurance.
Aug 24 2014 12:19AM
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KrazyistKarl
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I haven't seen the vehicle yet, looking at it on Friday. From the sounds of things the guy was very on top of maintaining it so it should pass without issue
Aug 24 2014 10:04PM
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KrazyistKarl
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Also, I'm hoping to do a WVO conversion. I can scavenge most of the parts from work to do it for next to nothing, then be running on free fuel! And I even get $500/ shift for fuel expenses which I can just pocket after that! I've already found a hydraulic tank that will be perfect for a diesel tank, then I can take stainless tubing and bend it up to a heat transfer coil for my tank to warm the oil, solenoids and temp gauges can also be had for free as well as all tubing and lines I'll need.
Aug 24 2014 10:07PM
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Weeezy
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RusticlesTry and keep your insurance in sask, lots of people do this by using their parents address. Alberta insurance is redicoulous. If you have to get insurance in Alberta try and use an address outside of a major center.
I use intact insurance, it's pretty good


I use Intact as well, I just had a theft claim with them actually, they've been super quick getting back to me, very personalized and I got an above average payout
Aug 25 2014 12:45AM
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KrazyistKarl
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I looked into intact and the whole chose your coverage thing is completely new to me. SGI you get all coverage included in the price, then you can buy a package policy to lower deductibles
Aug 26 2014 10:30PM
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Jeebus.
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Huh, had to google to see what car you were talking about, didn't realize they made those anymore...
Aug 26 2014 10:33PM
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KrazyistKarl
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Jeebus.Huh, had to google to see what car you were talking about, didn't realize they made those anymore...


they do, but I'm looking at a 91 with a 5 speed, center locking diff, 33's and a mechanical injected intercooled turbo engine
Aug 27 2014 1:30AM
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4man
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i have had two imported cars (both gf8s) and allstate has insured both just the same as any other car for the exact same price as it costs to insure a base usdm outback impureza which is dope. only thing is that for whatever reason they don't give you fire and theft. Western subaru club has some info on import laws ad insurance etc i believe
Aug 28 2014 11:13AM
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tronned
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I had a RHD crx from japan about 7 years ago or so. The only issue is the fact there is no VIN on a jdm car. I used millennium insurance company based out of sherwood park and they gave me pretty decent rates and covered fire and theft. They needed verified pictures of the car and its serial number. This was before the big JDM craze so i am not sure if things have changed since then.
Aug 28 2014 6:39PM
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MLB
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Honestly it all depends on how old you are. I'm importing a 1999 Subaru Legacy GT B, and I'm only paying 685$ a year. 750$ if I want some collision on top of that, but then again I'm 27.

Call around. It didn't seem like it was that big of an issue, plus since it's not a drift car and we had similar models here it should be easy. Also if your looking for a good JDM importer in Alberta go see Kevin at Authority Imports. Hooked me up great so far.
Aug 28 2014 10:51PM
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Rusticles
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Clearly a troll,
But really, who the hell would want to leave canada for "MURICA"
Aug 29 2014 11:55AM
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marytipton
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Shop around for best Insurance company .There are various factors which plays crucial role like your age ,gender and driving record that affects your premium records.Make sure to get car insurance after knowing their coverage types like Bodily injury liability,Medical payments,Collision coverage and many other damage for getting your reimbursement .Take help from professional public adjusters for further advice.
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