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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Suzuki vans we service and some snippets of what independent commentators say about them.

What independent commentators say about the Suzuki Carry van:

“Servicing the urban and light load market, the versatility of the Suzuki Carry van makes it an ideal solution. The Carry is a value for money alternative to a full-sized panel or car-derived van, whilst its compact size makes it ideal for parking in tight spaces and business use in and around town.

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Like you, we understand that one white van isn’t the same as the next. With so many variations available, the van you choose should be closely matched to your profession. Here’s a short selection of some of the most popular Toyota vans we service and some snippets of what Toyota and people in the industry say about them.

What independent commentators say about the Toyota Hiace van:

“Whilst the Toyota van range is rather limited, it offers the Toyota reputation of reliability. The Toyota Hiace is available in both short and long wheelbase models with gross weights of either 2.8 or 3 tonnes, top payload of 1,170kg to 1,180kg and a four-cylinder 2.5-litre D-4D diesel engine producing either 95 or 117 bhp. The Toyota Hiace’s has a 7m3 cargo area that can be accessed through the rear doors or a sliding nearside door.

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What Affects the Cost of Van Insurance?

Ultimately there are many factors which can affect the cost of insuring your van (or vans). Detailed below are a list of key factors which insurers will consider when pricing up your policy:

1. How many vans are to be covered in the policy
2. The weight of the van (s)
3. The make and model of the van (s)
4. Your geographical location
5. The age and experience of the van drivers
6. Whether or not the van drivers are named (or an ‘any driver’ van insurance policy is required)
7. The security of the van(s) – e.g. whether alarms, immobilisers or trackers are installed
8. Claim history
9. What the van will be used for
10. The excess

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Couriers are usually regarded as “high risk” for motor insurers. Van drivers statistically have a higher accident rate than private vehicles, their exposure on the roads is far greater than that of a private motor car, therefore dramatically increasing the chances of a road traffic incident. The vehicles are more often than not owned by a company or fleet and drivers are less likely to worry about the damage they may cause to the vehicle.

Courier van drivers, also referred to as the ‘White van man’ are notoriously known for being involved in road traffic accidents. Couriers can be up against tight pick up and delivery time slots, and some are even incentivized on the amount of collections and deliveries they make. This can encourage the drivers to race around town and hence are prone to more incidents. Insurers take this into consideration when quoting this type of risk and the premiums quoted are a reflection of the claim statistics.

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