As a tradesperson, you belong to a group of skilled workers such as builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, roofers and more. Because the definition of a tradesman or tradesperson is so broad, it can be difficult to know what insurance you need. The following provides an overview of the 3 main types of insurance that you […]
Category: Van
Mobile phone driving law changes in 2021
The Government will be closing a loophole for people who drive for business, in a bid to make roads safer, which is good news for tradespeople and van drivers who are regularly out on the road. As you know, it’s illegal to use your phone to send a message or to make a call. But […]
Improve your van security this Autumn
Last year we published an article stating that vans were broken into every 23 minutes. Worryingly, new research shows that this has reduced to every 20 minutes, highlighting that vans continue to be a key target for would be thieves. We insure many van drivers, so we know that keeping your business going is important […]
Lockdown – a great time to sort out your van.
Finish work, throw stuff in the van. Next day, finish work, throw stuff in the van… sound familiar? If you’re sick of hunting around your van, looking for that fill valve or spanner, check out our top tips for a lockdown van sort out. Now, depending on how bad your van is currently looking, or […]
How to prevent tool theft from your van
Did you know that in the UK, tools are stolen from vans every 23 minutes? As a tradesman running your own small business, your tools are your livelihood. Without them, you can’t work – and with tool theft on the rise (it’s gone up by 30% in the last year), it’s more important than ever to […]
Van ownership: to lease or to buy?
As a sole trader or small business relying on a van (or fleet of vans) for your livelihood, a major decision you’ll need to make is whether to buy a van or lease one. Let’s look at the arguments on each side. Buying a van When you buy a van, the biggest advantage is that […]
Campervan Safety Tips
Whether you are living in a campervan or travelling in it you are still at risk of being target of thieves or potential safety hazards so it’s good to minimise risk where possible. So here are just a few things you can do to make you feel more safe and secure whilst travelling in your […]
When are vans company cars?
Accountancy firm RSM has warned that many businesses and drivers could face heavy tax bills on company cars they thought were vans. A tribunal case from late last year ruled that although two modified Volkswagen Kombi T5 vehicles operated by Coca-Cola were originally classed as vans for tax purposes, once it considered the characteristics of […]
Van Drivers Shape Up!
Van drivers are not known for their healthiness and clean eating! However, things are changing. A recent study, commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle, has found that Britain’s van drivers are ditching their stereotypical lifestyle in favour of healthy eating and regular trips to the gym. According to the research, the average van driver now works […]
LCV and Van Security
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) are very different to their bigger brothers. Van security features that come as standard are more advanced than on HGVs. However, career criminals are finding more ways around van security systems and thefts of LCVs and their contents are on the rise again after reaching a 48-year low in 2014. Vehicles […]