Explainers & Educational Content
Can you insure a van without an MOT?
A van may still be insured without a current MOT, but that does not usually mean it is legal to drive. This guide explains the UK rules on MOTs, insurance, SORN and road use.
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Tradesmen News & Updates
SORN Guide: How to Make a SORN, Stop Tax and Register Your Vehicle as Off the Road
Need to take your van off the road? This guide explains how to make a SORN, when it starts, what happens to tax and insurance, and how to stay on the right side of DVLA rules.
Explainers & Educational Content
Van Valuation Guide: Free Van Valuation and How to Sell Your Van Online
Want to know what your van is worth? This guide explains how free van valuation tools work, what affects your van’s value, and how to sell your van online for a sensible price.
Explainers & Educational Content
How Much Does Courier Insurance Cost in the UK? A Straight Answer for Van Drivers
Courier insurance in the UK is usually much more expensive than standard van cover because paid delivery work carries more risk. This guide explains the typical cost range, what affects the price, and which extras may increase the total.
Explainers & Educational Content
Company Van Tax Explained: How Much Tax Do You Pay on a Company Van in the UK?
Company van tax applies when a van is available for private use, not only when it is driven privately. This guide explains HMRC’s rules, the 2025 to 2026 benefit and fuel charges, and the main ways businesses can keep tax risk under control.
Explainers & Educational Content
Speed Limit Guide for Vans With Windows in the UK
Vans with windows do not automatically get car speed limits. This guide explains when a van can legally do 70mph on a dual carriageway, how DVLA and vehicle type matter, and why getting it wrong can cost you.
Explainers & Educational Content
Cheap Van Breakdown Cover: How to Choose the Right Breakdown Cover for Your Van and Save Money
Cheap van breakdown cover is not about buying the smallest policy on the screen. This guide explains what breakdown cover usually includes, which extras are worth paying for, and how to choose the right level of protection for your van.
Explainers & Educational Content
Why Is Van Insurance So Expensive in the UK and How Can You Lower the Cost of Your Van Insurance?
Van insurance in the UK is often more expensive than car cover because vans do more miles, face higher theft risk, and are often used for work. This article explains what drives the price up and the practical steps that can help bring it down.
Tradesmen News & Updates
Check Insurance on Van: How to Know If Your Van Is Insured
Not sure whether your van is insured? This guide explains how to check your insurance status using askMID, your paperwork, and your insurer, plus what to do if your van is not covered.
Tradesmen News & Updates
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.
Tradesmen News & Updates
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.
Explainers & Educational Content
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.