UK drivers warned of major setback with this type of car

UK drivers warned of major setback with this type of carWhile these cars have grown in popularity across the UK in recent years, a new survey suggests that one aspect of ownership could prove more challenging Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Christopher Sharp, News Reporter 10:55, Sat, May 16, 2026 Updated: 11:02, Sat, May 16, 2026 Some British drivers are struggling to get insurance (stock) (Image: Chris Griffiths via Getty Images)In recent years, Chinese cars have surged in popularity across the UK, with brands such as Jaecoo, BYD, Omodo, and MG snapping up British customers in their droves. Much of the appeal stems from the fact that, in many instances, these cars are priced lower than their European counterparts, boast a greater range, or bear a striking resemblance to premium rivals — as seen with the Jaecoo 7, which has been dubbed the 'Temu Range Rover'. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) However, while British buyers appear more eager than ever to get behind the wheel of a Chinese vehicle, reports indicate that UK insurers are proving far more reluctant to provide cover, with certain providers adopting a particularly wary stance. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get motoring news and advice plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our underst...