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greggors84 - 27/10/05 at 11:04 AM

I want to buy a van for windsurfing and general usefulness. So will be purely for personal use

Can anyone recommend an good insurer as ive been told van insurance is normally sky high.

Cheers

Peteff - 27/10/05 at 11:11 AM

Co-op was the only one round here who would insure me for the van for private use. Nissan Vanette with rear windows as standard insured in 1.8 to 2.5 category same as diesel Fiesta.

serendipity123 - 27/10/05 at 11:21 AM

I dont think you could teach a van to wind surf mate

barrie sharp - 27/10/05 at 11:23 AM

My Insurance is ok went through a van only insurance company called Commercal direct (think thats how its spelt)

If your looking for a van to buy I have one for sale
Toyota Hiace Powervan 2.4 'r'reg white loads of space half boarded heavy duty roof rack,tow bar,cd player,central locking,new batterys ,drives very well alarmed.£2500 a bargin and quite cheap insurance
u2u if interested

greggors84 - 27/10/05 at 11:36 AM

quote:
Originally posted by serendipity123
I dont think you could teach a van to wind surf mate


I wasnt going to teach it to windsurf!!

I'm planning on strapping a big sail to the roof and see how well it can wave ride!

Was looking for a Van for a bit less Barrie, but if nothing turns up will let you know.

[Edited on 27/10/05 by greggors84]

JoelP - 27/10/05 at 02:38 PM

ive insured many vans for SDP use only, any broker will be able to sort it out. I think it was tesco i used last time

greggors84 - 27/10/05 at 03:20 PM

What sort of prices did you pay Joel? Was it much more than a similar car (engine wise) or did you still pay more?

Simon - 27/10/05 at 08:41 PM

Shouldn't you be buying a vw bus. That's all we saw in Devon/Cornwall

ATb

Simon

JoelP - 27/10/05 at 08:43 PM

i believe my van was similar to the cars, or slightly more. It wasnt a full year i did it for last time, i usually swap existing policies around.

You should be able to add a limited mileage in

bigbriglasgow - 27/10/05 at 09:00 PM

hi all

I have a vaux movano and is insured for business use with any driver for £600 with 5 yrs no claims

Company is academy (simon lewis) 01256 368 666

Cheers

gazza285 - 27/10/05 at 10:03 PM

I'm with Direct Choice. Looked through many a company when I renewed and these were the cheapest. Norwich Union used to be pretty cheap until this year when both my van and car insurance went up, used Screentrade for the car and the already mentioned above for the van and saved a load.

gazza285 - 27/10/05 at 10:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Simon
Shouldn't you be buying a vw bus. That's all we saw in Devon/Cornwall

ATb

Simon



Only if you want overpriced and unreliable vans.


Although I have a T4 Transporter with alloys and middle windows if you want it. Comes with a Peugeot 2.1 turbo diesel fitted as the VW engines are not the best, XK6 leather seats (full electric) and exclusive Fe2O3 designer wheelarch trims.

[Edited on 27/10/05 by gazza285]

richardR1 - 27/10/05 at 10:22 PM

Try quoteline direct. We insure a LWB High Roof Iveco 35S11 for about £300 fully comp for business (building) use.

Peteff - 27/10/05 at 11:20 PM

Norwich union quoted me for my Nissan, £650 but insured as a van. Co-op was £170 for SDP, not commercial.

mark.s - 28/10/05 at 10:09 AM

Try quoteline direct (stick it in google)Ive got a 02 transit insurerd for £350 fully comp
Sorry richard ive just read your post

[Edited on 28/10/05 by mark.s]