Insurance For Vans

Without getting too technical about van makes and models, many van drivers categorize their vans as small, medium or large and therefore start looking for small van insurance, medium van insurance or large van insurance. UK van insurance companies understand this style of categorization and therefore have trained their staff to recognize vans in such a way. Van insurance comparison websites are also aware that there are many models of van, each with its own characteristics. Here are some categories of the type of vans available on the market - Micro van or Small Van - Generally used to carry small loads or deliveries.

Small van or light van is similar to a car, but with a van back, sometimes classed as a small box van, some may have a raised roof. Medium van or panel van comes with a large load or van frieght capacity, having rear and side doors. Large vans are similar shape to the medium vans with a larger carrying capacity. Some may have a double wheel base, two wheels side by side at the rear. Car derived vans are a derivative of a car, looks like the car equivalent with the back windows filled in, allowing the rear to be used as a loading area. Finally, there is the pick-up or double cab vehicle with an open back, where the load may be uncovered.