[Klean07]

Just had my renewal from A-Plan which is £451 plus £94 for tools cover. I have been with them for one year but prior to that I was with Direct Line where I was paying approx £280 until they started asking silly questions about the "tank" in my van. (Anyone would think I'd got a machine gun in there the way they ask the questions lol) Anyway because of this they put my premium up by 50%!! Hence me going somewhere else!!

So my question is; Who do you use and at what price?
Thanks in advance.

[Londoner]

Just had my renewal in from Commercial Vehicle Direct £445.77. I keep asking them about the tank in the back and they keep telling me a tank is not a modification as long as its within the weight limit for the van. Anybody who tells you otherwise is having you over apparantly. (thats what they say)

[Klean07]

Yes but do you tell them its a "water" tank or just any old tank?

[H S and Son]

So long as they think its just a Chieftan tank you're okay ;0)

[VSP Home Care]

Yes but do you tell them its a "water" tank or just any old tank?

Sounds typical of an insurance company to be honest, always looking to up the policy.  I wonder if they would pay out should the tank crack and flood your van?

I suspect not, but trying to argue with insurance companies is very painful indeed 

[Londoner]

Yes but do you tell them its a "water" tank or just any old tank?

I have given them all the details and they know all about water tanks in window cleaning vans. Its all I can do, I have made sure that its detailed in my notes so at least they can't say I din't tell them. Thats three times now I have told them.

[Klean07]

No worries think I will shop around again then b efore I renew etc.

[rah]

Ive just renewed with A-plan after a little haggle and some bit's added to the policy, I got it for around  the same as last year.

Around £450 mark

[Andy Leett]

Alexander Swan for me, they understand about the tank in the back.

[rg1]

I used to be a HGV driver and had my own tractor unit. Insurance for pulling a tanker was no different to pulling a curtainsider. I personally think that insurance companies that insist on higher premiums for having a water tank are ripping you off.

Think about it. Whats the difference between having a tank full of water or any other load of the same weight? If you have an accident they will both produce the same forward motion and momentum if not secured.

[A & J Owen Window Cleaning]

kev do a deal with the current insurers say you have been quoted a lot less did this with mine called there bluff as to speak. as they will not want to loose the custom. i was quoted 600 got it down to 390 just was nice about it. you ok otherwise mate