Car Insurance · BAW

Insuring the BAW 212 – tailored cover for the legendary off-roader

The BAW 212 is a statement: classic off-road DNA, ladder frame, genuine trail ambitions. Yet it barely exists in German insurance databases. We've insured the 212 for years – as robust as the truck itself.

Quote usually within 24h No HSN/TSN needed Liability, partial & full casco
4×4
Classic off-roader – rated on real data, not exotic status.
Robust
Trail and leisure use welcome – the usage profile shapes the cover.
eVB number
Once you accept the quote we issue the eVB – matching the vehicle class of your registration.
BAW 212

What makes the 212 special to insure

The 212 is practically always registered via individual approval – without HSN/TSN, most insurers' standard process ends there. Add its character: 212 owners often leave the tarmac. We discuss the usage profile honestly and pick tariffs that match it, instead of arguing in a claim.

For casco we make sure the value is set realistically – including the equipment we already know from the 212, such as the winch. So if things go wrong, the payout reflects the truck actually parked in your driveway, not a stripped base model.

With the 212 it pays to look at usage: if you only drive it in the summer months, a seasonal registration lowers the premium; if you drive year-round, wildlife and weather damage in partial casco deserve attention. We clarify both before quoting so the policy matches how the truck is actually used.

For the valuation we take add-ons and accessories into account – from the roof rack to the winch. For imports without a dealer network the workshop question matters too: free workshop choice costs a little more premium but can be the faster route for parts and specialist knowledge. We put both options side by side.

Segment

Classic 4×4 off-roader

We classify the BAW 212 by the technical data in its individual approval – power, value, segment – instead of failing on missing type codes.

Background: cars without HSN/TSN
Included

What you get from us

Fair classification

Rated by technical data and vehicle value – no "exotic surcharge" from fallback tariffs.

eVB number included

Accept our quote and we issue the eVB number – the confirmation you need to register the car yourself.

Full cover

Liability, partial and full casco with documented vehicle value – roadside assistance optional.

Ongoing service

Claims, re-registration, vehicle changes: one contact, long after registration day.

Process

Your 212 insured in 4 steps

Pick your model

Select in the quote form which vehicle it is – we do not need any further vehicle data.

Receive the quote

A concrete offer with real classification, usually within one business day.

Get the eVB

Once you agree to the quote, we issue your eVB number – digitally.

Drive

Digital policy, personal service – for claims, re-registration and future vehicle changes.

FAQ

Common questions about the BAW 212

Is off-road use covered for the BAW 212?
Motor liability generally applies off public roads too; for casco it depends on the tariff. We address the usage profile openly and choose cover that fits – no nasty surprises in a claim.
Is the 212's equipment – such as the winch – covered?
Yes. We know the 212's equipment – winch included – and factor it into the valuation automatically. You don't have to declare anything separately.
Can the BAW 212 be insured with a seasonal registration?
Yes. If you only use the 212 for part of the year, a seasonal plate is possible and reduces the premium. Note that outside the registered period the vehicle may not be used on public roads and has to be parked on private ground. We agree the period with you before quoting.
Do you insure other BAW models or further Chinese imports?
Yes – we continuously insure vehicles from Chinese manufacturers and other imports without HSN/TSN. See the overview on our car insurance page; for any other model, simply send a request.
Your 212 is waiting for its plates?

Just tell us which model it is.

We ask for nothing beyond the model. Quote usually within 24 hours – the eVB number follows as soon as you agree.