Van Insurance Guides
When you’re looking for van insurance, knowledge is power, and it can be the difference between you saving money or spending more than you have to. Use our handy guides to learn more about van insurance and how to choose the right policy for you.
What is askMID?
Technology is making every aspect of our lives easier, including checking whether your vehicle is insured. So,…
Is my van insured?
Not sure if your van is insured? Here's how to find out whether your van is covered in just a couple of minute…
Which are the best vans to convert?
Picking the right van to convert can be tricky because there’s lots of choice and lots of information fo…
Electric vans - should you buy one?
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity in the UK and with an ever-increasing focus on emissions, and dies…
Guide to van speed limits
Speed limits were first introduced in the UK in 1861 under the Locomotives on Highways Act, with the first spe…
Guide to van signwriting
If you’re thinking about putting graphics and logos to your van, but don’t know where to start, th…
Should you buy a dashcam?
Dashcams have been used from as early as the 1980s - when they were installed in police vans to help keep offi…
Guide to buying a second-hand van
Vans are expensive, there are no two ways about it. If your business can’t get by without one, then you&…
Preparing your van for Autumn and Winter
In the UK there’s nothing quite as predictable as unpredictable weather. Summer often feels like Spring …
UK licence plates and how they work
The UK vehicle licence plate system has been in use since 2001 when it replaced the outdated Prefix style syst…
Van running costs calculator
There are a wide number of factors to take into account when you’re trying to estimate van running costs…
Van road tax calculator
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), which is more commonly known as road tax, is currently fairly straightforward when …
How to insure a van for a temporary period
There are lots of reasons why you might want to insure a van for a temporary period. Perhaps your usual van is…
How to save on your van insurance
Van insurance costs are determined by the level of ‘risk’ that the providers think you represent a…
Who is my van insured with?
We all lead busy lives, so it’s not unheard of for people to forget who they are insured by. If this doe…
What are the costs of running a van?
Whatever you use a van for, it’s important to make sure you know the full cost implications. The main fi…
Why is van insurance so expensive?
If you’re new to van driving, or are a young or inexperienced driver, you might find that the cost of va…