One of the common misconceptions about owning a Mazda SGL is that motor insurance is almost impossible to get hold of. This may have been true once upon a time, but is now no longer the case, although some of the major insurance companies still refuse to insure "grey imports".

Motor Insurance of any description depends on your personal circumstances. Is your postcode in a "safe" area? How long have you held your licence? Do you have any points on your license? Is your vehicle parked on the street or is it garaged? Do you want to nominate a second driver? Will you use it on business?

If you have had kitchen units installed, then only firms who deal with Motorhomes will insure your vehicles. And if you have done the conversion yourself, then you will need a specialist insurer. Specialist insurers can be found on the Self-Build Motorcaravanners site here.

Generally speaking, if you live in a safe-ish area, and are quoted more than £400 fully comprehensive for insuring your Bongo, then shop elsewhere.

Here are a few insurance companies that insure Bongos:

Company	Telephone	Notes
Lifesure	01480 402470  or 0871 7261245	Highly recommended
CIS	See Yellow Pages	No self conversions. Business use allowed.
Tesco	0845-300-4400	Listed as E-Bongos on their database. If converted, tell them you have a "motor caravanette".
Safeguard	0113-258-1614	No MPVs, no self conversions. But excellent rates on Wellhouse, AVA & 321 conversions.
Campton	01883-742460	Professionally converted campervans only.
Osborne & Sons	0845-330-6001	Must have alarm/immobiliser fitted. Business use and modified vehicles welcome.
Direct Line	0845-246-8911	Competitive quotes. Bongos are listed as "E-Bongos" on their database.
Specialist Car Division	01277 206911	will insure conversions.
Tett Hamilton	01275 792270	Low cost Bongo insurance.
Devitts	0870 241 2943	Low rates for Caravan Club members.
Privelege	0845-246-0311	Part of Royal Bank of Scotland.
NFU Mutual	0800-316-4661	Claim they will insure just about anything that moves.