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23 May 2010
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Since Adac / Arisa / Knoph increased rates so much here is a useful link with more affordable green card rates.
Ufficio Centrale Italiano/Polizze temporanee di frontiera
UCI is italian company where Mototouring gets the policies, rates as follows:
60 euros - 15 days
75 euros - 30 days
95 euros - 45 days
145 euros - 90 days
240 euros - 180 days
Agency addresses and tel numbers are listed on the web site, riders shipping to Italy may find this helpful.

Mototouring obviously charges extra for same policy but Fabrizio and Mariaelena provide awsome service and credit card payment is a huge plus.
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8 Jun 2010
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I'm heading off to Spain and Morocco next week shipping my bike from LA via DHL (cheapest shipping by far!). I got insurance through mototouring and, except for the hassle of my bank repeatedly denying the charge because it's a foreign transaction, it was a smooth process and they were very friendly, via email at least.
However, due to CA DMV screwing up my title, I'm making a last minute bike change and taking one of my other bikes but there isn't time now to have an insurance card mailed to my US address.
So my question is, does customs accept the emailed copy of the insurance card or do they require the original?
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8 Jun 2010
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I also used mototouring, fast & friendly. I just got a month, as I can get it cheaper in Bulgaria, but have to have the bike there for some reason.
I shipped into Germany & used a printed copy that was emailed to me, as I didnt have the original yet. I had no problems.
If you dont mind, PM me the DHL story.
Im always looking for a better way to ship a bike.
Thanks, Doug
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12 Jun 2010
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Greencard insurance comparison Mototouring, Arisa.
Since arriving in Europe last July 2009 we have seen as noted on this sticky that Arisa have drastically put up their prices.
My last contact from them in May had the current 2010 price list as follows:
(minimum ) 29 days = 105,00 Euro
2 month = 210,00 Euro
3 month = 315,00 Euro
4 month = 420,00 Euro
This is a 430% increase!!
Now the comparison with MotoTouring in Milan (note the price increase from previous post):
15 days: 78,00 Euro
30 days: 98,00 Euro
45 days: 124,00 Euro
90 days: 189,00 Euro
180 days: 312,00 Euro
Milan MotoTouring doesn't have 12months insurance but will extend without limit so long as you have registration in your country of origin (outside of the EU).
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12 Jun 2010
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If i fly from Australia and buy a UK bike do i need a Green Card insurance to travel in the EU or can i just get a cheap pay by the month policy then cancel when i am finished with the bike. Locky.
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I just found that DZI insurance in Sofia, Bulgaria will sell a green card for 75 leva for 3 months (40 euros!) only covers EU countries tho.
they wont do it via mail (I asked) you have to go to the office to get it.
maximum 3 months, but can be renewed.
address is
3 G. Benkovski, Sofia
its right across the street from the russian church.
hope this helps
Doug
[url=http://www.dzi.bg]
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13 Jul 2010
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Hi locky,
The best option for you would be the pay as you go model from eBike Insurance - Welcome to eBike Insurance
Insurance is also valid in Europe.
Enjoy your trip!
Frank
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24 Nov 2010
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Just a quick "me too" on mototouring.com. Cheap (considering the options- 98E for 30 days) insurance that you can get online before you arrive and they'll send you a scan of the green card if you can't get the original before you arrive.
I dealt with Mariaelana (mariaelena@mototouring.com) and she was great.
Mototouring s.r.l. – tour operator & motorcycle rental
Via del Ricordo 31 - 20128 - Milano - Italy
Tel. +39.0227201556- Fax +39.0293660584
P.I./C.F. 11303890153
Mototouring - motorcycle / bike rental, motorcycle tours and riding tours throughout the world
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