Reports indicate insurers refusing to cover Chinese cars or quoting high premiums – we check in with the Motor Claims Guru
Chinese electric cars are arriving in Britain faster than you can say “range anxiety”. From sleek executive saloons to well-priced family SUVs, brands like BYD, MG, XPeng and GWM Ora are rapidly becoming familiar sights on UK roads. And frankly, it’s not hard to see why. These cars often deliver impressive technology, strong performance and generous equipment for significantly less money than many established rivals. I’ve driven quite a few of them recently and in many cases I’ve been pleasantly surprised. But there’s a growing issue that some buyers are only discovering after they’ve signed on the dotted line. Insurance.