Tradesmen News & Updates
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Van insurance in the UK is usually more expensive than car cover because vans work harder, do more miles and are often used for business. This guide explains the main reasons premiums are high and sets out practical ways to lower the cost of your van insurance without cutting the cover you need.
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Many van owners are unsure who should be listed as the main driver and how named drivers work. This guide explains the difference, what fronting is, and how to set your van policy up so it reflects real life and protects your cover.
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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.
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When your work van is off the road after a crash or theft, the real problem is how you keep working. This guide explains how courtesy vans, hire vehicles and policy limits affect what mobility you actually have after a claim.
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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.
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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.
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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.