Van Insurance FAQs
Plain English answers to your Van insurance questions
Questions and answers that relate to Van Insurance, including what it is designed to cover, levels of cover that are available, where insurance applies to and information about No Claim Discounts.This information is provided as a guide only, and if you have any doubts or questions, you can give our friendly team a ring on 0800 0280 380.
These guides refer to our Van Insurance policy. Trade Direct do not offer advice relating to insurance, and you need to ensure that insurance you choose meets your demands and needs.
What does Van insurance cover?
Is Van insurance required by law?
What is Legal Expenses insurance?
What is the difference between a Courtesy vehicle and a Replacement vehicle?
I don't use my van for commercial purposes, can I still insure it through you?
What types of commercial vehicles are covered by your Van insurance?
Do you offer a No Claim Discount on Van insurance?
Do you insure vans registered in Northern Ireland?
Do you insure vans registered in the Channel Islands?
Can I pay by debit/ credit card?
Can I download my documents from your website?
I bought my policy via your call centre. Can I manage my policy online?
How do I notify you of a claim?
Can I manage my policy online?
What does Van insurance cover?
A comprehensive policy will cover damage to you and your vehicle, damage to third parties, third party vehicles and third party property, fire and theft.
Is Van insurance required by law?
You’re only required by law to have Third Party, Fire & Theft level Van insurance. You’re not required to have comprehensive cover.
What is Legal Expenses insurance?
We have teamed up with BDElite to provide you with comprehensive Legal Expenses cover. Our Legal Expenses offering covers:
- Motor Legal Expenses Insurance
- Motor Prosecution Insurance
- Motor Contract Dispute Insurance
- Managing Your Motor Claim
- 24/7 Accident Recovery
- Uninsured Loss Recovery
- Replacement Hire Van and Funded Repair
- Guaranteed Courtesy Car
- Total Loss Negotiation
- Glass Repair and Replacement
- Claims Assistance Pack
- Key Recovery Service
What is the difference between a Courtesy vehicle and a Replacement vehicle?
If your van is off the road following an accident that is NOT Your Fault, then subject to circumstances, we may be able to arrange:
- A replacement van suitable to your needs to keep you mobile.
- Funding for repairs to your van which means you will not have to pay your policy excess and your claims record should not be affected.
As you are not at fault for the accident, the costs of these services will be recovered from the fault party’s insurer. If you don’t need a replacement van and you make arrangements for repairs following a fault accident to be completed by a BDElite Approved Repairer, we guarantee the Approved Repairer will provide you with a 1.2L small manual hatchback courtesy car.
What is 24/7 Tools insurance?
24/7 Tools insurance is an optional extra you can add to your Van insurance policy. The Tools add-on will cover you 24 hours a day for tools stolen from your van as long as there is forced entry and proof of purchase
I don't use my van for commercial purposes, can I still insure it through you?
Yes, if your van is for private use we could still insure it for you by introducing you to our sister company Kerry London Ltd.
What types of commercial vehicles are covered by your Van insurance?
We can provide cover for small vans, transits and vehicles weighing no more than 3.5 tonnes.
Do you offer a No Claim Discount on Van insurance?
Yes we can offer up to 70% No Claim Discount on commercial policies. You will need to provide proof of no claims.
Do you insure vans registered in Northern Ireland?
Unfortunately no, if your van is registered in Northern Ireland we can’t insure it.
Do you insure vans registered in the Channel Islands?
Yes, if your van is registered in the Channel Islands we could still insure it.
How can I pay for my policy?
We currently offer two ways of paying for your Commercial Vehicle policy. You can either pay in full with a credit or debit card in a single instalment, or via instalments on Direct Debit. If you choose to pay via Direct Debit, we also collect a 15% deposit against a debit or credit card, and the balance is payable over 10 monthly payments. Please note that Trade Direct acts a credit broker and not a lender.
Can I pay by debit/ credit card?
Yes. We accept payments made using major credit and debit cards.
Can I pay by instalments?
Yes. You have the option of paying for your van insurance in instalments via Direct Debit. When you purchase, we collect a 15% deposit against a credit or debit card, and the balance is collected via 10 monthly payments. We work exclusively with a third-party who provides credit. Please see our Credit Example and Information for further details. Trade Direct Insurance is a credit broker, not a lender.
How do I get my documents?
When you buy a Van Insurance policy through our website, your documents will be dispatched to you the next business day via the post. We do not email policy documents directly from the website.
Can I download my documents from your website?
When you purchase a Van Insurance policy from Trade Direct Insurance via our website, your documents will be dispatched to you the next business day via the post. We do not email policy documents directly from the website.
I bought my policy via your call centre. Can I manage my policy online?
All Van Insurance changes (adjustments, claims, renewals etc.) and enquiries are handled through our Call Centre.
How do I notify you of a claim?
Claims can be worrying, and at Trade Direct we’re passionate about helping our customers. You’re welcome to contact us, and we’ll help in any way we can, however claims processing is handled by the insurer – not us
We have a comprehensive list of Claims contact numbers on our Making a Claim page.
Can I manage my policy online?
All Van Insurance changes (adjustments, claims, renewals etc.) and enquiries are handled through our Call Centre.
Can I renew my policy online?
All Van Insurance changes (adjustments, claims, renewals etc.) and enquiries are handled through our Call Centre.
Can I notify you of a claim online?
You’re welcome to contact us, and we’ll help in any way we can, however claims processing is handled by the insurer – not us.
We have a comprehensive list of Claims contact numbers on our Making a Claim page.
Any more questions?
If you have a question that's not answered here, please ring us on 0800 0280 380. If you'd like to get a Van insurance quote, please visit our Van Insurance page.