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Title: wfp van insurance
Post by: windowwashers on September 15, 2008, 03:54:39 pm
Hi All,

Just wondering who you use for your insurance, I got a quote on a new van which is over double my old one.

it seems as soon as I say I have a water tank fitted it goes sky high  :o.

Ian
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: Balvindaa on September 15, 2008, 03:58:34 pm
www.alliedinsurance.co.uk

specially for windowcleaners
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: Dean Aspects on September 15, 2008, 04:02:50 pm
Not who i use but just got this through the post
www.a-plan.co.uk/window-cleaning
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 15, 2008, 04:25:52 pm
Have you tried the Fed.
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: Ian Lancaster on September 15, 2008, 04:31:45 pm
That's why we use 10ton ratchet straps hooked into 60mmx6mm angle steel bolted down through the chassis.

You can truthfully tell the insurance company that the tank is removeable, then it's just cargo, not a modification ;)
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: windowwashers on September 15, 2008, 04:35:41 pm
That's why we use 10ton ratchet straps hooked into 60mmx6mm angle steel bolted down through the chassis.

You can truthfully tell the insurance company that the tank is removeable, then it's just cargo, not a modification ;)
Ian I tried saying that, and the reply was, if the tank affects the van then it is classed as a modification, and unless you mention this I could well invalidate your policy.
I just got a call from A plan and they would not insure van ::)
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: Rob.Hall on September 15, 2008, 04:46:57 pm
Why not call Ionics.....I am sure they will have a solution.... ;D
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: Oakley Windows on September 15, 2008, 05:12:17 pm
I told my insurance company, all they wanted to know was that the tank would be professionally fitted, I guess that doesn't include ratchet straps.
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: seandyer2003 on September 15, 2008, 05:25:45 pm
Apparantly ionics are the only company whose systems are compliant/certificated by the necesary legislation so unless you have a ionics fitted system the insurance company will quote sky high, because of the obvious dangers, only way round it is a trailer!
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: paulscotney on September 15, 2008, 05:45:20 pm
I'm with A Plan, I have  got a Pure Freedom, fitted  by them, 500 litre system. A Plan have just sent me the renewel quote for next 12 mionths. £343 ish on an Expert 2005 reg.
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: windowwashers on September 15, 2008, 05:49:17 pm
I'm with A Plan, I have  got a Pure Freedom, fitted  by them, 500 litre system. A Plan have just sent me the renewel quote for next 12 mionths. £343 ish on an Expert 2005 reg.
Do they know about the water tank fitted ?
I asked the same as its a modification, and also that bt have installed a secure box and they could not get any to quote  ::) I was a little shocked to be honest as I thought they covered window cleaners
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: seandyer2003 on September 15, 2008, 05:52:02 pm
I was reading an article the other day all about it, and if its a self fitted system ian you will struggle for insurance pal :( They wanna see it upto a qualification that only ionics have at present, (dont get me wrong i dont like ionics) its an american standard because we dont have one...
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: paulscotney on September 15, 2008, 06:23:23 pm
It seems I will have to make some enquiries then. Insurance  not up till 3rd Oct. I will let you know.Ian,  I will post back on here.

Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: trike on September 15, 2008, 06:32:25 pm
specialist van insurance for window cleaners call chris stone on 01993 841841 or visit www.a-plan.co.uk/window-cleaning       a-plan insurance
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: NWH on September 15, 2008, 06:34:29 pm
A-Plan with system fitted £340,van must be secured for claim on poles etc.
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: paulscotney on September 15, 2008, 06:37:38 pm
Yes I have the same tel no but I dealt with "Bruce" at A Plan. He said all WFP gear was included up to a certain amount. Can't remember how much but was more than enough for me.
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: niceandclean on September 15, 2008, 09:03:51 pm
That's why we use 10ton ratchet straps hooked into 60mmx6mm angle steel bolted down through the chassis.

You can truthfully tell the insurance company that the tank is removeable, then it's just cargo, not a modification ;)
Ian I tried saying that, and the reply was, if the tank affects the van then it is classed as a modification, and unless you mention this I could well invalidate your policy.
I just got a call from A plan and they would not insure van ::)
A Plan said they would not insure it? Find that very strange. Is it the van itself they wont insure? What van is it?
Speak to Chris Stone, have all my vehicles with them and always deal with Chris, lovely guy.
01993 841841
Title: Re: wfp van insurance
Post by: paulscotney on September 17, 2008, 07:08:24 pm
I rang up A Plan today. They said that I am insured with "Equity Red Star" and on my policy it is noted that I have a bolted down WFP system.  They said it is a modifiication but Equity are happy with it as they specifically have this policy for WFP window cleaners.