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Tradesmen News & Updates
Claims and convictions still affect van insurance in 2026, but the more useful point is how uneven insurer responses can become once a record is no longer clean. This guide explains why quote outcomes can start to vary so much and what drivers should take from that.
Tradesmen News & Updates
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
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.
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.
Tradesmen News & Updates
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
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.
Explainers & Educational Content
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.
Tradesmen News & Updates
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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Buy a VanCompare policy and get a free TradePoint card with 10% off at B&Q. Here’s how the partnership works and why it matters for UK tradesmen, couriers, and small-business owners.
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VanCompare is partnering with Global Payments to help UK tradesmen and couriers manage insurance, payments, and invoicing all in one place — streamlining business for the people who keep Britain moving.
Tradesmen News & Updates
Tool theft from vans is still one of the most damaging risks for UK tradesmen. Here’s why vans are being targeted, what’s usually covered (and not covered), and how to protect your livelihood in 2025.