Sunday, March 28 2010
According to the latest statistics, a van driver’s number one priority is security when purchasing a new van. In an online study conducted by Swinton Commercial of 1,200 of their customers, Swinton discovered that 36 per cent of the customers surveyed said that van security was the number one factor when selecting a new van.
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The survey conducted by Swinton also revealed that 27 per cent purchase a van based on how much it cost, 21 percent on the make and model of a van, with 16 per cent of van customers saying that engine size is the determining factor when selecting a new van for purchase.
Thatcham, a research group for the insurance industry, stated that the 2009 Security awards recognized the Peugeot 207 as the securest light van, the Renault Trafic as the securest heavy van and the Mitsubishi L200 as the securest pickup.
Other vans that were recognized at 2009 Security Awards were from Citroen, the Berlingo 2008 and from Nissan, the Primastar and the Cabster.
Phil Moss, who is over the Commercial Vehicle department for Swinton said that van drivers who install security features can have a positive effect in regard to their insurance premiums; and that by shopping around, customers should be able to find a secure van with a decent premium to go along with it.
Swinton has 580 branches across the nation, and is one of the largest high street insurance retailers in the United Kingdom.