Electric Van Receives Government Boost
02 February 2012
A new plug-in van grant has been announced by the government which will save van insurance customers £3,400 on the cost of a new Renault Kangoo ZE.
More >Concept Electric Van offers a Window into the Future
25 January 2012
Nissan have offered a first glimpse of their concept electric van to motor enthusiasts attending the recent Detroit Motor Show. The energy efficient vehicle, which was previewed as a “near future production model” offers van insurance customers a window into the commercial vehicle market over the next few years as technologies improve. The concept vehicle, based on the current NV200, is expected to hit showrooms across the UK in the near future.
More >The Progress of the Electric Van
18 January 2012
Over the period of four years, Mercedes Benz has been carrying out extensive tests into one hundred electric versions of the Vito commercial vehicle. We anticipate van insurance customers will be interested to hear how these tests are progressing, as the electric vehicle could well change the face of motoring.
More >Van Insurance Customers have Questionable Music Taste
11 January 2012
The January blues is a well known phenomenon throughout the UK. The Christmas holidays are a mere memory, finances are tight and the unrelenting slog through the winter months begins in earnest. But wait, do not despair, at least the van insurance customers of the UK can cheer themselves up by singing along to their stereos! However, recent research raises the question, should UK van insurance customers actually be allowed stereos at all? You can decide for yourself - here are the top tunes enjoyed by van insurance customers...
More >Batten down the Hatches, Storms are on the Way!
04 January 2012
Driving in storms greatly increases your chance of being involved in an accident and having to make a subsequent van insurance claim. Whether it’s due to inexperienced driving on your behalf, the careless actions of anther, or simply a freak event over which you have no control, by taking heed of these tips, we hope your journey will be a safe one.
More >Delivery Drivers Warned: Don’t Risk Invalidating your Van Insurance
21 December 2011
For all you delivery drivers out there, you’ll know just how important speed is to your job. The number of drops you can make in an hour or day is a key measure of your performance, leaving many delivery van drivers to cut corners where they can (metaphorically speaking of course). By leaving their vans unlocked and their engines running while delivering goods, drivers are at risk of invalidating their van insurance policy.
More >Renault Kangoo Z.E. Wins International Van of the Year 2012
14 December 2011
The results are in, and the winner is...the Renault Kangoo Z.E.! Here at Van Compare, one of the UK’s leading van insurance comparison sites, we’re always keen to find out more about the up-and-coming vehicles on the market. The news that the Renault Kangoo Z.E. has stolen the show this year is great for European manufacturing and for the future of electric vehicles.
More >Festive Van Decorations Could Scupper Van Insurance
07 December 2011
For many tradespeople their van is their office. It is where they work and spend an awful lot of time during the week. Yet van insurance providers are warning that decorating your ‘office on wheels’ could jeopardise your van insurance. It might be tempting to deck your van with boughs of holly, but those fairy lights and baubles could result in a nasty accident, which your van insurance might not cover...
More >Britain’s Drivers Love Their Vans! | Cheap Van Insurance News
30 November 2011
In a recent survey carried out by a nationwide vehicle insurer, all the figures point to the fact Britain van drivers have more fun driving around in their vans than they do in their private cars. Well, with the cheap van insurance on offer here at Van Compare, is it really any wonder?
More >Trouble Ahead for Van Sellers but Cheap Van Insurance is No Sweat
23 November 2011
Finding cheap van insurance is the least of van buyers’ and van retailers’ worries these days. Thanks to the simple Van Compare solution to finding cheap van insurance, this concern can be safely put to the back of drivers’ minds and be replaced by concerns about van stocks, and the current demand for vans massively outstripping supply.
More >London Van Drivers Targeted: Is Cheap Van Insurance the Answer?
17 November 2011
If you’ve been looking for cheap van insurance you may have read our article a few weeks back about the new charges which will fine van drivers in central London. This news has now reached the majority of city drivers and is causing real anger. Many London van drivers are now searching for cheap van insurance in a desperate bid to reduce the cost of driving a van in the Big Smoke.
More >London Van Ban: Can Van Insurance Comparison Help Cut Costs?
27 October 2011
Thorough, helpful van insurance comparison sites could help London van drivers lower the costs of driving a van in the big city. Drivers of trucks, minibuses and large vans are already highly taxed when they drive in the city’s low emission zone, but now they will be banned altogether, unless they fork out for a particulate trap for their exhaust pipes. These can cost anything from £1,500 to £2,200.
More >Demand for Trucks and Vans Stays Strong
20 October 2011
If you are thinking of buying a new truck or van there is plenty of demand for these vehicles right now. The SMMT has revealed this month that truck and van sales continue to perform well and that registrations in the month of August were up 22.8% compared to the same time last year.
More >White Van is Safest Say Van Insurance Comparison Site Statistics
13 October 2011
They have long been the most hated road users in the UK but, according to new van insurance comparison site statistics, white van men are actually the safest van drivers on the roads! According to these interesting van insurance comparison site numbers, white vehicles are less likely to be involved in crashes than vans in alternative colours!
More >Van Parts Stolen ‘To Order’: Van Insurance Comparison News
06 October 2011
News from Gloucestershire may make you want to get a new van insurance comparison quote, quick! Very few providers insure items kept in vans as standard, and judging by Gloucestershire’s spate of van robberies, it may be time to get a fresh van insurance comparison to get you the best van insurance comparison quote to protect your belongings.
More >Home-grown Vauxhall Vans Flourish: Van Insurance Comparison News
29 September 2011
Van Insurance Comparison News has heard so much doom and gloom about the car and van industry in the UK in recent years that is truly brilliant to hear a little good news from the Vauxhall plant in Luton. This week Van Insurance Comparison News learned that the UK-based factory has just created its five-hundred-thousandth Vauxhall Vivaro! That’s half a million UK-made vans!
More >September Surge for Van Insurance Comparison Providers
22 September 2011
Recent figures show that the motor market may well be experiencing a bit of recovery, increasing the number of van insurance comparison requests and quotes. The statistics give cause for both vehicle dealers and van insurance providers to be tentatively hopeful. Last August vehicle registrations had risen by 7.3% when compared to the same figures for August 2010. This September has also been looking good in terms of both the number of vehicle sales and van insurance comparison quotes requested.
More >Van Scams Rampant: Van Insurance News Reports
15 September 2011
Van theft is becoming more and more rampant in the UK and, as more vans get stolen, more vans with shady histories get sold. Van insurance news investigates the emerging problem and suggests some ways to avoid buying and arranging van insurance for stolen vans - only to have it returned to its original owner.
More >Ford Transit is Most Stolen Van in UK | Van Insurance News
08 September 2011
Fresh statistics confirm that the Ford Transit is at the top of thieves’ hitlists. According to recent figures 17.6% of vehicles stolen on UK roads are Ford Transits. Experts believe that this high rate of theft is due to a number of factors. Van Insurance news investigates...
More >Virgin Media Release Themed Vans: Van Insurance News Investigates
01 September 2011
Last week Virgin Media revealed their brand new cohort of fun, pop-culture inspired vans! Van insurance news reports...
More >Drop in van sales: will this affect cheaper van insurance?
25 August 2011
Van dealers have reported a drop in van sales in all areas of the UK outside of London. With fewer people buying new vans and more, less dependable, old vans out on the roads could cheaper van insurance be out of the question?
More >Van sales suffer due to uncertain economy
18 August 2011
For the first time in 17 months there has been a decline in the number of van sales. The figures for July show a 0.8% decrease in the number of van registrations, down to 17,162. It is thought the figures represent an uncertain period for the economy.
More >Van insurance customers should be wary of number plate theft
11 August 2011
A new trend in vehicle crime has recently emerged which all motorists, especially van insurance customers who do most of their driving in busy city centres, should be aware of. Police and van insurance companies have noticed a sharp rise in the amount of number plate thefts occurring in recent months, particularly in areas where congestion charges exist.
More >SMES Choosing Purchasing Over Leasing When Selecting New Vehicles
04 August 2011
Data collected by MIB Data Solutions shows that many small and medium sized companies are still opting to buy their company vehicles outright rather than entering into leasing deals.
More >Police Van Seizure Starts Van Insurance Row
28 July 2011
A man who had his van seized incorrectly by police has claimed “white van men don‘t stand a chance”. The seizure was a result of a police crackdown on scrap metal thieves after a recent increase in this type of crime.
More >Curbing your temper leads to cheaper van insurance quotes
21 July 2011
Driving anywhere can be frustrating at times. Traffic, poor drivers, and a lack of courtesy and patience can all lead to a sense of frustration, and it seems, according to recent research, we Brits lose our tempers more readily than our European counterparts.
More >Van insurance customers are better informed than ever before
14 July 2011
The wealth of information and competition online has led to a more informed van insurance customer than ever before. Recent research carried out by a leading van insurer has shown that just 14% of van insurance customers will buy their policy based on price alone.
More >Van insurance customers find thieves targeting Transits
07 July 2011
According to statistics from the ACPO Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (AVCIS), for the first quarter of 2011 the Transit van was the most stolen vehicle of any in the UK. This is prompting many van insurance customers to check their policies are up-to-date to make sure they can make a claim if the same should happen to them.
More >Cheap van insurance customers need to ensure up-to-date paperwork
30 June 2011
Cheap van insurance customers have been warned to check over their van insurance details to make sure everything is up-to-date in a bid to avoid being affected by new legislation which was introduced on June 20th.
More >Finding cheap van insurance for your campervan
23 June 2011
With the current economic struggle showing no signs of letting up, the old adage of ‘every penny matters’ could not be more appropriate. Here at Van Compare we will save you far more than just pennies with our guide to helping you find cheap van insurance for your campervan.
More >Transit Connect buyers to benefit from cheap van insurance
16 June 2011
If only all van manufacturers, or manufacturers of any product actually, were suffering from the same trouble Azure Dynamics are currently facing. Azure is the company behind the electric version of the Ford Transit Connect, and is currently receiving such interest they are having to be picky as to who their customers are. Not only is the van a great product, it also provides the buyer with the added benefit of cheap van insurance.
More >New Movano hits market
09 June 2011
Van insurance quotes news has recently been able to give the three new Movano derivatives the once over to see exactly why Vauxhall have been so keen to extend their range with a 17 seater Minibus and 6 and 9-seater Combis.
More >Commercial Vehicle Show Experiences Welcome Return to Form
02 June 2011
After a couple of faltering years for the Commercial Vehicle Show organisers are delighted with the attendance for this year’s event, which took place in the Birmingham NEC from the 12-14 April. The news will come as a breath of fresh air to some van insurance comparison sites which have experienced tough times recently as the commercial vehicle market showed signs of wavering.
More >Slight dip hits small van market
26 May 2011
Although the van market has experienced a remarkable recovery over recent years, a rate of recovery many other industries only wish they could replicate, sales of small vans, which typically attract cheap van insurance quotes, have seen year on year figures actually drop by nearly 9%, representing a year on year decrease of 3298 in the actual amount of units sold.
More >Ford commercial van revamp - van insurance comparison news
19 May 2011
In the latest in a long line of leading commercial vehicle manufacturers to do so, Ford has announced it is to make its ‘biggest ever investment’ in its commercial vehicle line up, with a renewed offering set to hit the showrooms over the next three years.
More >Cheap van insurance deals on the new Volkswagen Caddy
12 May 2011
With typical German efficiency, Volkswagen has continued its relentless march towards the top of the van sales charts. VW can now be found sitting proudly in the number three spot, with sales having increased thus far into 2011 by a staggering 69%. With this upturn in fortunes, the amount of individuals looking for cheap van insurance on their Volkswagens has surged. Well look no further, here at Van Compare cheap van insurance is our speciality!
More >Customers buy cheap van insurance online and vehicles in showrooms
05 May 2011
As the largest vehicle auctioneer in the world, Manheim Auctions in the UK has revealed some insightful statistics which shed light on the buying habits of the British consumer. Although millions are happy to buy cheap van insurance online, many are less confident when it comes to buying vehicles online.
More >Tips to help you find low van insurance quotes
28 April 2011
With personal finances tight for many, finding cheap van insurance quotes has never been so important. Here is a quick guide from Van Compare to help you lower the cost of the van insurance quotes you receive.
More >New Regulations for Uninsured Drivers
21 April 2011
It might sound shocking, but the Government estimates that up to 1.4 million drivers in Britain are driving without insurance. The costs resulting from accidents involving uninsured drivers have to be absorbed somewhere and unfortunately, it’s usually the law-abiding insured drivers who pay for this problem through their insurance premiums. Figures show that each insured motorist could be paying more than £30 each year.
More >A small van with a big heart - van insurance news
14 April 2011
Ford’s long running tradition of producing a one-off racy van continues with the new Transit SuperSportVan, which was unveiled at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Although the van drew a massive amount of attention, onlookers were understandably dubious about their chances of managing to obtain van insurance on such a beast.
More >Van insurance firms to prepare drug driving crackdown
07 April 2011
Coverage in the press regarding drink driving has been widespread over the last decade or so, which has led to a dramatic decrease in the number of drivers prepared to take such a risk. However, more and more it seems, drivers are replacing drink with drugs, and rather worryingly, it seems this crime is on the increase.
More >Chancellor to cut fuel duty - but only just
31 March 2011
The Chancellor has at long last bowed to pressure from business fleet owners and motorists to reduce the cost of fuel, which has seen a steady and protracted increase over the past year. Coupled with the new higher rate of VAT, this puts fuel prices at a premium.
More >Affordable Van insurance quotes for Everybody
24 March 2011
You may have heard in the news recently that the European Court of Justice is to place a ban on gender pricing when it comes to car and van insurance quotes. This means that women could be paying significantly more for their insurance and in some cases as much as 50% more.
More >Insurers told to combat fraud and reduce premiums
17 March 2011
Car and van insurers have been told by MPs that they need to do far more to combat the rising levels of ‘cash for crash’ fraud, as well as make their referral fees far more transparent in order to combat the costs of premiums.
More >Gender Pricing Ban to Impact on Van Insurance Quotes
10 March 2011
The recent decision made by the European Court of Justice to ban gender pricing on insurance related products is set to impact heavily on female drivers as the cost of cover for women drivers is expected to climb by 25%, or even as much as 50% for some.
More >Looking after your tyres leads to cheap van insurance
08 March 2011
With an ever increasing number of van operators in the UK at risk of causing a tyre related accident, failure to properly maintain the condition of tyres remains the most frequent reason for light commercial vehicles failing spot checks throughout the country.
More >Increase in used van values witnessed in recent months
24 February 2011
The average price of a used van in the UK rose by a modest, but not insignificant 1.7% in January, up to £4138.
More >Minimise fuel emissions and reduce van insurance costs
17 February 2011
With public sector cuts, VAT hikes, rising petrol prices and a high rate of inflation, the old adage of ‘look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’ has never rung so true.
More >BT begin electrical van trial
10 February 2011
As part of BT’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 80% before the year 2020, it has recently announced a scheme to trial energy efficient vans across two of their locations.
More >Vauxhall launch ecological van range
04 February 2011
Vauxhall have joined the spate of recent ecological van releases from many of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers by bringing out their own offering, which will see an ‘eco’ option due to be released across their entire range.
More >Plan ahead - factor rest breaks into journey times
28 January 2011
Warnings have resurfaced recently about the risks of long haul journeys following a spate of accidents. Van drivers across the country are being told to ensure they take adequate rest breaks...
More >Increase safety and reduce fleet costs
20 January 2011
Recent research carried out by eSafetyAware, has shown that 60% of fleet managers in the UK understand just what an important consideration safety is when deciding upon the vehicles they buy.
More >‘Save Your Van’ scheme reduces instances of uneconomic repair
13 January 2011
There has been a long running issue with the steady decline in the residual value of LDV Vans, with many being written off as uneconomic to repair.
More >Charging point legislation creates buzz around electric vehicles
05 January 2011
New legislation to be brought in is set to increase the sales of electric vehicles such as the Renault Kangoo Z.E. and the Ford Transit Connect Electric.
More >Renault cause market maelstrom with complete revamp
23 December 2010
Up until very recently Renault and its commercial van sector have experienced some problems breaking into the British market. For years Renault has been a top seller of vans throughout Europe and beyond...
More >Winter tyres will not invalidate your commercial van insurance
16 December 2010
After much speculation the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has officially announced that the use of specialist winter tyres on your commercial vehicle will not invalidate your insurance.
More >London leads the way with state of the art refuelling station
09 December 2010
With a view to decreasing the omnipresent air pollution problem in and around the nation’s capital, Camden council has become the first in the UK to operate its own fleet of vehicles powered entirely by renewable energy.
More >Take extra care driving in Baltic Britain
01 December 2010
What is happening to our Fair Isle? The summer barely shows its face and now, it appears, our winters have turned Baltic. The trouble is, when any so called extreme weather hits Britain we are never in a position to deal with it.
More >Environmentally friendly vans to pay congestion charges
24 November 2010
Even the most environmentally friendly of vans will be forced to continue paying the London Congestion Charge next year after Transport for London stated that...
More >New offering from the award winning Citroen Berlingo
18 November 2010
The current range of award winning Citroen Berlingos has been further strengthened by the introduction of a new two-seater version. From November the Berlingo LX, which has until now only been available equipped...
More >The Dangers of Winter Rush Hour Driving
10 November 2010
We are all aware how much driving conditions can deteriorate over the winter months. Dark and wet days make it harder to see other cars on the road as well as greatly increasing braking distances...
More >Running a Van Gets More Costly as Garage Labour Rates Hit a Record High
03 November 2010
Bad news for van drivers: the cost of taking your vehicle to the mechanics has risen again according to the Warranty Direct Labour Rates Survey. Are the increases in line with inflation you ask, no, of course they’re not.
More >Bigger is not always better: Are you running the right size van?
27 October 2010
The size of your van is one of the most important aspects you need to consider when buying a new commercial vehicle. The trouble is, if you get the size you require wrong, you’re going to be paying more than necessary...
More >Whatever happened to the four wheel drive van?
21 October 2010
How common are four wheel drive vans? The answer: not very. But why did four wheel drives never catch on? Practically speaking there are distinct advantages a four wheel drive van carries over its two wheel drive alternative.
More >Racy Sports Van marks 45 years of the Ford Transit
15 October 2010
The latest in a very long line of Ford Transit vans has just been released to the market, and it’s fair to say, she’s a little bit of a head turner. The new Transit SportVan, complete with stripy red livery...
More >Angry drivers affect safety of van drivers on UK roads
12 October 2010
Recently published results have found that most drivers regularly suffer from some form of road rage, and nearly a third admit that anger with other road users makes their own driving worse.
More >The dangers of not applying your van handbrake
05 October 2010
A stark warning has been delivered to van drivers to ensure they apply the handbrake everytime they park, after a careless delivery driver was convicted on two counts of causing death by careless driving.
More >Careless Van Driver Destroys Ancient Archway
29 September 2010
A 16th century archway at Scone Palace, which marked the approach to an Augustinian Abbey, was demolished by a careless van driver who managed to reverse his white van straight through the stonework...
More >Who are the UK’s brightest drivers? White van men!
21 September 2010
In a recent survey undertaken by one of the UK’s largest insurance companies, it was found that contradictory to many people’s preconceptions, van drivers, as a group, are in fact the smartest of all road users.
More >New Ford Transit Connect Leader van for under £10,000
08 September 2010
Ford has announced the introduction of two new entry versions of its best selling Transit van. The new cut price version will have many of the same features...
More >20% of van drivers would consider converting to electric
01 September 2010
Recent research has revealed encouraging, if a little surprising, figures to indicate that 20% of van drivers would consider buying an electric van as their next commercial vehicle.
More >Transit engineers go to extremes
25 August 2010
Apparently there is no such thing as just a van. Recent research undertaken has shed some light into the extent of engineering required to make the Ford Transit the van so many commercial enterprises rely upon.
More >Chinese Micro Vans soon to hit the UK
20 August 2010
Vans made in China are to hit the UK market for the very first time. Dongfeng Motor Corporation has appointed Coastal 4x4 as the sole distributor of its DFM line-up of micro vans and single and double cab pick-ups in the UK
More >How green is your fleet? Only as green as your drivers
12 August 2010
As the economy slowly begins to pick up after such a desperately bad spell for transport companies across the UK, fleet managers are starting to look at options for renewal.
More >Mercedes-Benz Vario van to undergo facelift
04 August 2010
A recent announcement from Mercedes-Benz has revealed their plans to facelift the existing Mercedes-Benz Vario. In a move which is not merely cosmetic, Mercedes-Benz are also set to fit a new drive train as well as a completely new engine...
More >Royal Mail to trial hydrogen power for their Ford Transit vans
29 July 2010
Ford Transit vans powered by hydrogen will go on trial with the Royal Mail. The Transit vans are based on the 2.3 litre petrol derivative but run with the addition of a supercharger and the hydrogen tanks...
More >Lower van insurance costs expected as use of Telematics increases
22 July 2010
In a recent case study, the vehicle tracker helped a business with 123 vehicles in its fleet to improve its health and safety standards, as well as becoming more fuel-efficient. The good news for Van drivers and owners...
More >A rapid start to 2010 for Volkswagen Transporter and Crafter vans
15 July 2010
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have experienced a fantastic start to 2010. The van manufacturer is celebrating winning three awards and an increase in market share from 8% this time last year...
More >Commercial Vehicle Show set to return in 2011
08 July 2010
2011 welcomes the return of the Commercial Vehicle Show to be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. From 12-14th April, 400 exhibitors are expected from all sectors of the road transport and logistics industry.
More >Eco vans set to revolutionise the market and reduce van insurance costs
01 July 2010
An eco revolution has begun at Balfour Beatty as the infrastructure and construction company are all set to equip their fleet of 1,400 commercial vehicles with the revolutionary GreenRoad 360 system.
More >Load size has little impact on the Carbon footprint of your van
23 June 2010
It is popular belief among van drivers and industry experts that the amount of weight a van is carrying will dramatically affect the CO2 emissions of the vehicle. A controversial report commissioned by the Department for Transport has discovered...
More >New Mitsubishi L200 Trojan van set to replicate the success of its predecessor
14 June 2010
Mitsubishi Motors has launched a new Trojan Special Edition of its L200 double-cab pick-up. In late 2005 the Trojan took Mitsubishi to new heights, experiencing great success...
More >Van insurance claims could fall as police crackdown on people using iPods behind the wheel
10 June 2010
A recent study suggests an increasing number of motorists on UK roads are using mp3 players whilst behind the wheel. This has resulted in police forces across the UK launching a crackdown to tackle this dangerous behaviour.
More >Van insurance claims rise as thieves steal van parts to sell on
27 May 2010
The rising price of platinum has lead to van parts - such as catalytic convertors - becoming a target for thieves across the UK. Catalytic convertors can currently be sold as scrap for around £150; however...
More >Fears that the end of the “war on motorists” could see accidents rise
21 May 2010
Within days of becoming the new Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond announced plans to end Labours so-called “war on motorists” declaring, “motoring has got to get greener but the car is not going to go away”.
More >2010 van sale forecast increased due to higher than expected sales
13 May 2010
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have announced amendments to the number of van sales it previously thought would occur in 2010.
More >New International Road Transport Guide could help van drivers keep safe abroad
06 May 2010
Van owners who drive abroad could benefit from the new International Road Transport Guide, which has been published by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
More >Van Code of Excellence could help lower van insurance prices
21 April 2010
The number of vans on UK roads has increased by 40% in the past decade according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA); this sharp increase has lead to calls...
More >Van sales in the UK rise for the third consecutive month
13 April 2010
March 2010 saw a significant rise in the number of people purchasing vans in the UK. Paul Everitt, chief executive at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced...
More >“Showroom Tax” could hit van drivers hard
07 April 2010
A new tax came into effect on 1 April 2010 which could leave those looking to purchase a new van out of pocket.
More >“Crash for Cash” leads to higher van insurance prices
26 March 2010
Recent years have seen an increase in the amount of fraudulent van insurance claims as the numbers of “crash for cash” cases rise. “Crash for cash” is the term used when a criminal causes an accident and makes it look like another driver’s fault.
More >The cost of driving a van could increase if UK road pricing plans are adopted
22 March 2010
The Department for Transports’ statistics show that traffic on Britain’s roads has risen by 25% in 15 years. This growing amount of traffic has lead to calls for more road pricing initiatives
More >Petrol prices set to soar, UK van drivers warned
17 March 2010
Over the past day, the news has been filled with speculation that the price of petrol could reach £1.20 a litre across the UK in the space of a few weeks.
More >New Government plans could force van drivers to take a vocational qualification
09 March 2010
A new Government proposal has outlined plans to make it mandatory for people who drive as part of their job to take a vocational qualification to help improve safety on UK roads.
More >Van insurance claims soar as cold weather damages UK roads
05 March 2010
The UK, usually known for having some of the safest roads in Europe, has seen the recent harsh winter weather take its toll. The safety of British drivers is being compromised by the sudden increase in the number of potholes, which have been caused by the unusually cold winter that the UK has experienced this year.
More >Rising number of uninsured drivers triggers the launch of “Stay Insured” campaign
01 March 2010
The rise in the number of uninsured drivers on UK roads has prompted the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to launch its “Stay Insured” campaign.
More >Popular van scrappage scheme to end next month
26 February 2010
Time is running out for van owners to take advantage of the government funded scrappage scheme, which is set to run either until Government funding is exhausted, or until the end of March 2010 - whichever comes first.
More >Van insurance claims rise as snow causes mayhem on UK roads
22 February 2010
The UK has been hit by what could soon be officially declared the coldest winter for 31 years, causing mayhem on British roads. With more severe weather warnings announced this week, the amount of van insurance claims made due to the unusually harsh weather are expected to rise.
More >UK van drivers favour the Mercedes Vito and Volkswagen Transporter
16 February 2010
Over two thirds of UK van drivers would choose to drive just two models of van, a recent survey shows. After looking at the chosen vehicle of 1200 van drivers, a van insurance provider found that of all the vans available, van drivers preferred the Mercedes Vito and the Volkswagen Transporter.
More >Fire and accidental damage cover are most important when choosing van insurance
12 February 2010
In a recent survey performed by a van insurance provider, it was found that 42% of UK van drivers consider fire and accidental damage cover as the priority when choosing van insurance.
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