Choosing Van Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide for Irish Drivers

With the different options and policies available, choosing the right van insurance can be no easy task. This guide will help you understand the various types of van insurance, what coverage you might need, and how to find the best policy for you.

Types of Van Insurance

Private Van Insurance
Private van insurance is for individuals who use their vans for personal use, such as commuting, social activities, or hobbies.

Commercial Van Insurance
Commercial van insurance is for businesses or individuals who use their vans primarily for work This often includes transport, making deliveries, and tradespeople or others providing services.

Factors When Choosing Van Insurance

Coverage Needs
As mentioned above, how you use your van will determine the type of coverage you need. If you use your van for business, make sure your policy covers all aspects of your job and provides suitable coverage.

Policy Details
Always read and review your policy details carefully. Look for exclusions, limitations, or additional coverage options that you may need included in your van insurance policy.

Compare Quotes
It can be smart to shop around to get the best deal without compromising on coverage. Comparison tools and websites can be useful to get quotes from multiple insurers.

Reputation & Brand
If you can, do some research into the insurer and get an idea of their reputation, level customer service, and claims process from customers. Reliable insurers tend to provide better support and faster claims handling.

Discounts and Savings
Many insurers offer incentives to customers so ask about any available discounts for factors like no claims history, security features, or bundling multiple policies like home or travel.

Van Insurance from KennCo

Van Insurance from KennCo makes it easier for you to keep your van on the road with a reliable cover that suits you. With thousands of vehicles under our coverage, van insurance from KennCo is affordable and renowned as being one of the best policies in Ireland, covering a wide range of potential incidents, including:

Comprehensive Van Insurance

• Damage to your van from accidents, theft, fire, and vandalism.

• Liability for injuries to other people and damage to their property.

• Personal belongings up to €250.

• Replacement locks up to €750.

• Fire brigade charges up to €1,270

• 24-hour breakdown assistance with home start and a courtesy vehicle for up to two days.

Third Party Fire and Theft

This type of insurance provides coverage for:

• Liability for injuries to other people and damage to their property.
• Fire damage and theft of your van.

Third Party Only

The minimum legal requirement, covering:

• Liability for injuries to other people and damage to their property.

 

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Choosing The Right Van Insurance