Finding Cheap Insurance for Your Van

By Denise Beresford

By taking some time and carrying out some online insurance, you will be able to find some huge discounts on the necessary insurance for a van.

The first and most important step is to determine what type of cover you need, insurance isn't optional but what type of insurance you buy is up to you.

The most basic and therefore the cheapest type of insurance for a van is third party only cover, this can be a good option is your vehicle is relatively old. However the policy small print must be read carefully to ensure it will provide adequate cover for your needs in the case of an accident.

Comprehensive cover, as the name suggests is much more comprehensive and may also offer 'extras' which you can opt to tag on to the policy. Make sure your research is thorough and ensure that you comparing 'like for like' policies when considering cover from different providers.

Another way to reduce insurance premiums is by agreeing to pay a higher level of excess in the case of accidents; similarly reducing your excess will increase your premiums. A further consideration to this option is that the insurer may expect you to pay the element of the excess that you are responsible for before they will be prepared to pay for the repairs to the van.

A lot of insurers will offer premium discounts if a security system is installed in your van, this allows you to minimize the risk of burglary and/or theft at the same time. You will need to ensure that the system is fitted prior to beginning your search for insurance.

Like with all vehicle insurance having no claims on previous policies will assist in reducing your van insurance premiums quite significantly, but if you are accident prone, why not consider including a protection clause in relation to no claims when buying your policy.

A recent practice is that some insurers are cutting van insurance premiums if the driver commits to putting a sticker with a telephone number on their bumper that the public can call if the van is driven recklessly.

Just like with cars, the van's engine size will be a major consideration for insurers, the larger the engine, the more the premium will be, so when considering which van to buy, bear in mind the cost of the insurance at the same time.

The use of van should also be carefully considered, you may need to insure expensive contents or tools as well insurance for the van itself.

Get as many quotes from as many insurers as possible and then choose the one that suits you the best whilst also offering you value for your money.

Always buy your van insurance from a specialist broker.

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