Van Insurance News
Published: 27/02/2009
A new guide to buying environmentally-friendly light commercial vehicles does not go far enough in helping van insurance customers reduce their carbon footprint, it has been claimed.The Right Van Man,...
Read More: Green van guide 'does not go far enough' >Published: 26/02/2009
Failing to look after tyres could result in a van insurance claim, motorists have been warned.TyreSafe stated too many drivers are risking their own safety and that of other road users by skimping on ...
Read More: Motorists 'must look after their tyres' >Published: 25/02/2009
Companies in the UK need to put more effort into reducing work-related van insurance claims, it has been suggested.Figures provided by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) reveale...
Read More: 'More needs to be done to reduce work-related accidents' >Published: 23/02/2009
Hard-up van insurance customers may find they can cut costs with Citroen's latest range of vehicles, it has been suggested.The Relay Specialist line-up features a Tipper, Dropside and two Luton models...
Read More: Citroen's latest models may suit cash-strapped van insurance customers >Published: 18/02/2009
The comfort and space of the Peugeot Bipper van have been praised by a Devon-based company.Specialising in the delivery of car parts, Kevin Cooper Motor Factors switched to a fleet of 30 models.UK van...
Read More: Comfort and space of Peugeot Bipper praised >Published: 16/02/2009
Cash-strapped van insurance holders who desperately need to replace their current vehicle could win a brand new Citroen Berlingo model simply by voting for their favourite breakfast, it has been annou...
Read More: Van insurance holders urged to vote for Britain's best brekkie >Published: 12/02/2009
Commercial van insurance customers may be impressed to hear Volkswagen has become a member of TyreSafe.The company explained it had been keen to take this step to highlight its support of organisation...
Read More: VW's safety commitment may impress van insurance customers >Published: 10/02/2009
A range of new deals being introduced by Citroen Contract Motoring (CCM) could help out cash-strapped van insurance holders, it has been suggested.The group said it had decided to launch a number of &...
Read More: Hard-up van insurance holders may welcome Citroen deals >Published: 06/02/2009
Van insurance customers who find it difficult to keep their vehicles in tip-top condition because of the state of roads in their area may welcome a recent government announcement.The Department for Tr...
Read More: Cash injection may be good news for van insurance holders >Published: 19/01/2009
Volkswagen continued to prove popular with those UK van insurance customers who bought vehicles in 2008, it has been suggested.Figures from the manufacturer revealed the marque increased its share of ...
Read More: Volkswagen 'still popular with van insurance customers' >Published: 15/01/2009
Van insurance customers looking forward to picking out their next motors at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show may be disappointed to hear the event has been cancelled.Scheduled to take place from Ap...
Read More: Commercial Vehicle Show abandoned >Published: 14/01/2009
Van insurance customers who are in desperate need of updating their current vehicle may be able to get a good deal from Renault.The manufacturer has revealed it has extended National Van Week.Due to s...
Read More: Renault announces National Van Week >Published: 09/01/2009
Dealers looking to tempt van insurance customers to part with their hard-earned cash for a new model may benefit from opting for "well-specified vehicles", it has been claimed.British Car Au...
Read More: Added extras 'will attract van insurance customers' >Published: 07/01/2009
Businesses selling used commercial vehicles can still attract van insurance customers looking to update their current motor despite the economic downturn, it has been claimed.EurotaxGlass's said deale...
Read More: Retailers 'should offer van insurance customers affordable deals' >Published: 06/01/2009
Citroen has announced it may have just the thing for van insurance customers looking to replace their current model.The manufacturer claimed its Dispatch 1200 XTR+ enhanced traction vehicle is particu...
Read More: Citroen may have the answer for van insurance customers >Published: 23/12/2008
Ford will offer van insurance customers more flexibility in 2009, the manufacturer has claimed.Commenting on a range of new options which are being introduced, the company explained they had been adde...
Read More: Van insurance customers 'will get flexibility from Ford' >Published: 15/12/2008
Bosses who would like to improve safety conditions for their drivers and help reduce the number of van insurance claims made in the UK are being invited to take part in on-going research.The Royal Soc...
Read More: Survey could help cut van insurance claims >Published: 12/12/2008
Van insurance customers considering buying a new model may want to take a look at a couple of award-winning vehicles from Volkswagen.The Caddy was highly commended in the Light Van of the Year categor...
Read More: Award-winning Volkswagens could tempt van insurance customers >Published: 08/12/2008
A new training programme being introduced at TNT Express could see the number of van insurance claims made by the delivery company fall.Proposals for a one-day module to be completed by managers at th...
Read More: New training introduced to improve delivery company's road safety >Published: 05/12/2008
In news that may impress van insurance customers, Ford has just been named the number one light commercial vehicle (LCV) maker in the UK.The company has just scooped the title of Van Manufacturer of t...
Read More: Ford could be good choice for van insurance customers >Published: 04/12/2008
Van insurance customers may not be surprised to hear that Citroen drove away with three of the top honours at a recent awards ceremony.During the Van Fleet Awards, the new Berlingo was named both Van ...
Read More: Citroen scoops 3 van awards >Published: 02/12/2008
Van insurance customers who are keen to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle can now check CO2 emissions before buying a new motor.The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has upl...
Read More: Online tool 'will help van buyers go green' >Published: 28/11/2008
Trades people and builders who are keen to avoid a van insurance claim are being encouraged to remove valuable equipment from their vehicles at night.Leicestershire police have issued this warning aft...
Read More: Van owners urged to remove tools >Published: 06/11/2008
Van owners who cannot afford to buy new vehicles and are forced to use older models have been urged to ensure they have appropriate insurance cover. Kate Syred, Head of Direct Line for Business, advis...
Read More: Money-saving commercial drivers need "appropriate" van insurance >Published: 29/10/2008
An ongoing road safety campaign in North Yorkshire has led to the capture of 14 road offenders, five of whom were van drivers, it has emerged.Drivers caught exceeding the 60 mph limit on the A165 Reig...
Read More: Van drivers among speeders in North Yorkshire >Published: 25/09/2008
Satellite navigation (sat nav) devices enable motorists to feel "more in control", it has been claimed.Van insurance customers may already be aware of the benefits of using sat navs, which J...
Read More: Sat navs help drivers "feel more in control" >Published: 19/09/2008
Commercial drivers may want to check they have adequate van insurance following the news that thieves broke into a vehicle and stole a sat nav device in King's Lynn.Police are appealing for informatio...
Read More: Sat nav stolen from van >Published: 18/09/2008
The UK's cities are the worst areas for drivers taking to the roads without car or van insurance, according to an expert.Recent research by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) found there are now approxi...
Read More: Cities worst for uninsured drivers, expert claims >Published: 12/09/2008
Car and van insurance customers in one area may want to ensure they have paid their road tax following the news that the DVLA is leading a campaign against motorists breaking the law.According to the ...
Read More: DVLA cracks down on 'tax dodgers' >Published: 11/09/2008
The owners of a Volkswagen camper van in Halifax believe their vehicle may have been targeted by thieves seeking to do up their own car.Lee Elmore and Rebecca Holden are appealing to other camper van ...
Read More: Van thieves 'target' VW >Published: 01/09/2008
The used van market was "subdued" in August as many auction houses recorded poor sales, according to a new report.EurotaxGlass's stated that a number of auction centres experiences a "p...
Read More: Van sales "subdued" >Published: 29/08/2008
A customised set of golf clubs was stolen when a van parked in a Lillington Street, Warwick was broken into by thieves this week.Jason Greenway, a floor-layer, left his car outside Leamington Liberal ...
Read More: Van driver has golf clubs stolen >Published: 28/08/2008
Transport companies, which may include van insurance customers, have been warned following a number of diesel thefts in West Yorkshire.Local police are urging businesses to check their security measur...
Read More: Police warning issued over diesel thefts >Published: 11/08/2008
Sole traders who drive vehicles such as the Ford Transit are being warned about the high-risk of them being cloned by criminal gangs, something which could have an impact on the cost of van insurance....
Read More: Van drivers warned over vehicle identity theft >Published: 25/06/2008
The European Union is looking to create a Europe-wide electronic data-sharing system of driver's details which means motorists who commit offences on roads abroad can be traced, which could affect peo...
Read More: Europe-wide database proposed >Published: 28/05/2008
New research has revealed that 65 per cent of motorists fail to keep their car in good condition, which could affect car insurance.The findings could have an effect on car insurance as poorly maintain...
Read More: Majority of drivers do not check their vehicles >Published: 21/05/2008
An information technology (IT) expert has claimed that the introduction of wireless connectivity in road vehicles will eventually lead to a reduction in cost of car insurance premiums.The technology w...
Read More: Technology could lead to lower motor insurance costs >Published: 09/04/2008
Demand remains strong for large vehicles such as coaches and buses, according to the latest figures.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that new registrations had been bette...
Read More: Strong demand for large vehicles >Published: 08/04/2008
Taxi companies across London are investing in a new generation of vehicles.Demand for 08-registered TX4 cabs has been bullish over the last three months, despite concerns about the economy.Taxi firms ...
Read More: Taxi firms invest in the next generation >Published: 01/04/2008
Foreign haulage firms that frequently break rules on driver hours, road worthiness and load should be named and shamed, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).The FTA wants the Vehicle a...
Read More: Haulage firms that break rules 'should be named' >Published: 31/03/2008
The motor industry has been warned about the impact of new legislation that could see bosses face criminal prosecution for health and safety breaches.The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide ...
Read More: Motor industry warned about new law >Published: 28/03/2008
Key decision makers in Britain's businesses have been encouraged to take the safety of their drivers more seriously.A study by apd Fleet Research for Bosch revealed that while 60 per cent of fleet man...
Read More: Businesses urged to take driver safety seriously >Published: 28/03/2008
People who drive as part of their jobs take more risks than the average motorist, according to research.Figures from the road safety organisation, Brake, revealed that 74 per cent of working drivers s...
Read More: Working drivers 'take more risks' >Published: 13/03/2008
There was some good news for hauliers in yesterday's Budget with confirmation that the proposed rise in fuel duty next month will be delayed.As was widely predicted ahead of Alistair Darling's Commons...
Read More: Drivers escape fuel duty rise >Published: 12/03/2008
Hauliers should be in for some good news today when the chancellor, Alistair Darling, delivers his first Budget.Mr Darling is widely expected to delay plans to increase duty on fuel by 2p per litre.Th...
Read More: Fuel duty rise delayed >Published: 07/03/2008
Road hauliers are calling on Alistair Darling to offer them some financial assistance in next week's Budget.The chancellor, who delivers his first Budget statement on Tuesday, has been urged to consid...
Read More: Hauliers lobby Darling ahead of Budget >Published: 05/03/2008
Fleet managers have been warned that allowing staff to use their own vehicles for work could expose businesses to an increased risk of litigation.Cars that are used for work purposes are considered pl...
Read More: Fleet managers warned of private car risk >Published: 14/01/2008
German-based insurer Allianz has announced a link-up with the AA by offering breakdown and recovery services from the kerbside repair specialist at preferential rates. The deal applies to motor fleet ...
Read More: Allianz announces link-up >Published: 14/12/2007
Keys left in the ignitions of commercial vehicles could invalidate insurance claims, warns North Yorkshire Police.A spate of van thefts in the Selby area has prompted the warning to drivers who leave ...
Read More: Carelessness invalidates insurance >Published: 12/12/2007
Heavy goods vehicle drivers from abroad are three times as likely to be involved in a crash as their UK counterparts, according to a report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).The survey from...
Read More: Foreign drivers more likely to crash >