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What is van insurance?

Van insurance is a type of vehicle insurance that specifically covers vans. It provides financial protection in the event that your van is damaged, stolen, or in an accident.

There are different types of van insurance – depending on whether you use it for work or personal excursions.

If you’re looking for dependable van insurance, you’ve come to the right place. SimplyQuote’s partnership with Quotezone.co.uk allows you to compare van insurance policies and rates, so you can get the right insurance to protect you, and your van, on the road.

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How To Compare Van Insurance With SimplyQuote

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Provide van details

Provide us with the vehicle’s make and model, registration details, and any modifications made to the van. This info can usually be found in your V5C document.

Insurance documents

If you’re changing van insurance providers, give us the information in your previous or current insurance policies. It will help you compare like-for-like and it will also have your claims history detailed (which will impact the quotes you’re given).

Personal details

We need the personal details of the driver and policyholder, as well as your driving history and any offences linked to your licence.

What Does Van Insurance Cover?

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Business van insurance

You need business or commercial van insurance if you use your van for work, including commuting. You can use your van either for haulage (delivering goods) or carriage of your own goods (carrying your own tools or equipment to work).

Private van insurance

This is for van owners who drive their van for pleasure, social, or domestic purposes. Anything that’s not work-related falls within this insurance policy. This includes going away on holiday, being a soccer mom, or driving your kayak to the lake.

What Levels Of Van Insurance Can I Get?

There are different levels of van insurance cover that you can choose from. Here are the policy options:

Comprehensive

Comprehensive cover insures the cost of repairing your vehicle and that of the other driver if you’re in an accident, and also replaces the van if it has been stolen.

Despite being the most comprehensive, this type of cover is not necessarily the most expensive.

The exact cover will depend on the policy, but comprehensive van insurance typically covers:

  • Loss or damage to the vehicle
  • Roadside repairs
  • Tool cover
  • Windscreen cover
  • Replacement locks if you lose your keys
  • Fire damage
  • Third-party cover

Third-party, fire and theft

This basic cover will pay for damages to another driver’s vehicle or property if you caused the accident. It will also cover any injuries sustained by a third party.

If your van is stolen or catches on fire, this policy will provide financial security.

However, if you cause an accident, it will not cover the cost of repairs to your own van.

Third-party only

This is the minimum insurance requirement according to UK law. This policy will cover all damages and injuries sustained by third parties if you cause the accident.

Despite being the most basic cover, it’s not always the most affordable, which is why you need SimplyQuote’s comparison service to help you find cheap van insurance that still meets your needs.

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What Are The Different Types Of Van Insurance?

Whether you need private or business van insurance, you must look at the different types of cover included in the policies.

The best policy will depend on how you use your van.

Haulage

This cover is best for couriers or delivery drivers (along with courier insurance). It provides cover if you’re responsible for transporting someone else’s goods in exchange for money.

Carriage of own goods

If you carry commercial items related to your own work, then this is the insurance policy you need.

Carriage of goods for hire and reward

Hire and reward insurance covers you if you make local deliveries. Whether you’re dropping off packages, bakery goods, or food takeaways, this is the cover to get.

Short-term

If you only need to drive a van for a couple of days ranging to a few months, short-term van insurance has got you covered.

Classic van cover

If you own a restored, old-school, vintage or collectible van that is roadworthy, you need to get classic van cover.

Fleet insurance

Fleet insurance is the best option if you have multiple vans that you use for commercial purposes. Insuring each individual van can be a nightmare, especially if you have different drivers driving different vans at different times.

Black box insurance

Black box insurance, also called telematics insurance, calculates your premiums based on your driving habits or behaviours. The insurance company will send you a black box that should be installed in your van and linked to a smartphone app.

Social use

This cover is for if you plan to use your van for personal use, like visiting friends or going shopping. This type of insurance will not cover commuting or any work-related driving.

Electric van insurance

This special insurance will protect your electric vehicle, as electric vans require more expensive parts and repairs if an accident happens.

What Van Insurance Add-Ons Should I Consider?

Breakdown cover

Your van will be fixed by the roadside or taken to a mechanic should it break down.

Personal belongings cover

Protects your personal belongings against damage or theft while stored in your van.

Multi-van insurance

Similar to fleet cover, it insures more than one vehicle on a single policy.

Courtesy van cover

You will be provided with a courtesy van if your van is damaged or in an accident.

Tool insurance

Covers the cost of replacing tools that you store in your van if the tools or your van is stolen.

Any driver insurance

If several drivers use the same van, they will all be covered by this add-on.

Public liability insurance

Protects you if members of the public file an insurance claim against you if they were injured by you at work.

Misfuelling cover

It’s shockingly common how often a van is filled with the wrong fuel type. This policy will pay for the draining and cleaning of your tank, and may also cover part or the total cost of filling your tank with the wrong fuel.

No-claims discount

This discount is offered when you’ve been driving for a long time without making an insurance claim. It is usually calculated in years, e.g. a 2-year no-claims discount.

Employers’ liability cover

If you employ staff, this is a legal requirement. It will protect you against claims of negligence made by your employees.

*51% of consumers could save £670.97 on their Van Insurance. The saving was calculated by comparing the cheapest price found with the average of the next five cheapest prices quoted by insurance providers on Seopa Ltd’s insurance comparison website. This is based on representative cost savings from August 2024. The savings you could achieve are dependent on your individual circumstances.

How Much Does Van Insurance Cost?

Cover LevelAnnual Premium (GBP)Compulsory Excess (GBP)Voluntary Excess (GBP)
Comprehensive1,315100395
Third-party, Fire & Theft2,29942550
Third-party2,412N/AN/A

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Average Annual Cost of Van Insurance by Van Age

Van AgeAnnual Cost (GBP)
20201,333
20171,302
20141,156

Average Cost of Van Insurance by Driver Age

Driver AgeAnnual Premium (GBP)Voluntary Excess (GBP)Compulsory Excess (GBP)
25 years2,026671,071
35 years1,140100354
45 years1,282100350
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How Can I Get Lower Van Insurance Rates?

Are you tired of spending your entire salary on van insurance? Here are some easy ways to bring down your insurance rates.

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Compare van insurance quotes

SimplyQuote makes it simple to compare van insurance quotes to help you find cheap van insurance that still provides you with the cover you need.

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Pay annual premiums

Monthly instalments often have interest added to them, meaning it is much cheaper to pay your premium upfront for the whole year.

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Improve van security

Installing an alarm, immobiliser, central locking, and tracking device can help bring down your premium. Just first check with your insurance provider whether the cost of installing security measures will balance out the reduced cost of your premium.

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Increase your excess

By increasing how much you’re willing to pay out of pocket should you make a claim, you’re lowering your risk to the insurer. You’re also likely to make fewer claims and drive more carefully since you don’t want to pay the excess, so your insurer will offer you a lower premium.

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Don’t modify your van

Van modifications can impact the value of the vehicle, as well as its power. This may increase your premium

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Lower your mileage

If you’re able to limit how much you drive, insurers believe you’re less risky to insure. The less time you spend behind the wheel, the less likely you are to get into an accident.

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Build your no-claims discount

If you don’t make a claim for a set period, you’re entitled to a discount. The more years you’ve gone without making a claim, the higher your discount (and the lower your premiums) will be.

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Don’t over-insure

Make sure you know the actual value of your van, and also avoid adding on too many additional cover options. Some of the add-ons, like breakdown cover, might actually be more affordable to pay out of pocket than to include it in your premium.

What Types of Vans Can Be Insured?

 Van insurance covers:

  • Panel vans
  • Pickup vans
  • Tippers
  • Transit vans
  • Livestock vans
  • Dropside or curtainside vans
  • Modified vans

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is van insurance important?

You need van insurance by law unless your van has been declared as off-road. Even if you leave your van parked most of the time and only drive it occasionally, you will need year-round cover.

Do I need van insurance?

Yes – according to UK law, having at least third-party van insurance is a legal requirement if you own or drive a roadworthy van or pickup.

The only exception is if your vehicle has been registered as off-road (Statutory Off Road Notification; SORN) and is parked on private property.

Can a business van be insured under the business name?

Yes, if the van is owned by the company, it can be insured under the company name.