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What Licence Do I Need to Drive a Van in the UK?

Most UK drivers can use a standard car licence to drive a van, but weight limits, towing rules and the 4.25 tonne electric van rule make it easy to slip out of compliance. This guide explains which licence codes cover which vans and how that links to your insurance.

Cheapest Vans to Insure in the UK: A Practical Guide for 2026

Some vans are much cheaper to insure than others. This guide looks at 10 models that often sit in lower insurance groups in 2026 and explains how van type, engine size, usage and security affect what you pay for cover.

Motoring convictions and the Highway Code: what van drivers need to know in 2026

Phone rules, van speed limits and safe passing guidance now make it easier for van drivers to pick up points. This article links key Highway Code rules to how convictions can change your van insurance costs.

Tools cover on van insurance: what is actually covered and common gaps

Tools cover on van insurance is not as simple as “tools in the van are insured”. This guide explains what is usually covered, common limits, security conditions, and the gaps that catch tradesmen out when they need to claim.

Van insurance excess explained: compulsory, voluntary and what they really change

Van insurance excess is the amount you pay if you claim. This guide explains compulsory and voluntary excess, how different excesses apply for theft, windscreen and young drivers, and how to pick a level that fits your cash buffer and risk.

Where to get van insurance quotes in the UK: comparison sites, brokers and direct insurers compared

Not sure where to get van insurance quotes in the UK? Compare comparison sites, brokers and direct insurers, plus the checks that stop wrong cover.

No claims bonus for van insurance: how it really works

A clear guide to how no claims bonus works on van insurance, what happens after a claim, when it can be worth paying to protect it, and the common myths that catch van drivers out.

Classes of use for van insurance explained: social, commuting, own goods and hire & reward

Choosing the right class of use is one of the most important parts of setting up van insurance. This guide explains social use, commuting, carriage of own goods and hire & reward in plain English, with examples for tradesmen and small business owners.

Any driver vs named driver van insurance: what small firms should know before they choose

For small firms, the real choice is not just “any driver or named driver”, but how each setup fits the way your vans are actually used. This guide compares both, with plain examples and common pitfalls to avoid.