[EandM]

It's not a modification if it is strapped in.......did you read the comment from Allianz I think it was.

I've had similar arguments in the past but it all depends on the attitude and policy of the particular insurance company.

Some don't care if you add alloys, leather seats, water tanks, uprated suspension, pole holders, or racking.
Others will refuse to insure if it differs in any way from the specification it had when it left the factory. These are usually the companies that become hysterical if you've changed the brightness of the interior light.
I just don't deal with those types anymore as it's bad for your blood pressure.

You just need a company that doesn't work from a script, listens and is able to make reasonable allowances and decisions.

Gladiator, Adrian Flux, anyone that does non-standard risk.

[jo5hm4n]

Results are in.

Van Compare Direct = £1663
Alexander Swan = £1778
A Plan Insurance = £2050

All insurance policies are covered for a tank fitted to the van professionally.  Van Compare and Alexander Swan use the same underwriter to insure me, but A Plan refused to tell me who theres was.

So what have i decided?

I'm going to stick with my guns and go with Van Compare.  Used them for 7 years now, the customer service i've had in the past is pretty good and they cant be beaten on price i've personally found to be the case.

This week getting quotes Van Compare hands down offered the best customer service, followed closely by Alexander Swan.

A Plan took 2 days to get my quote to me after i phoned twice to chase them up.  Was not impressed overall with the customer service too be honest.

[deeege]

Very surprising to hear that about Aplan tbh, I’ve always found them to be very easy to deal with. I also had a non fault accident and they dealt with that very well too.

[Ian will]

Try greenlight insurance

[Innocence & Experience]

Results are in.

Van Compare Direct = £1663
Alexander Swan = £1778
A Plan Insurance = £2050

All insurance policies are covered for a tank fitted to the van professionally.  Van Compare and Alexander Swan use the same underwriter to insure me, but A Plan refused to tell me who theres was.

So what have i decided?

I'm going to stick with my guns and go with Van Compare.  Used them for 7 years now, the customer service i've had in the past is pretty good and they cant be beaten on price i've personally found to be the case.

This week getting quotes Van Compare hands down offered the best customer service, followed closely by Alexander Swan.

A Plan took 2 days to get my quote to me after i phoned twice to chase them up.  Was not impressed overall with the customer service too be honest.

I've just renewed my van insurance with A-Plan and was quoted a small fraction of these prices! and  does include the addition of a water tank , legal expenses etc
Guess you cant under estimate the postcode lottery on prices.

[NWH]

I wouldn’t bother getting a policy with A Plan unless you’re thinking of taking out a genuine policy,it’s just that I know a lot on here like these online we will leave that box out online quotes lol.
If you go with A Plan and you are WFP it will go down as a modification I’ve had many conversations with them about this.

[Innocence & Experience]

I wouldn’t bother getting a policy with A Plan unless you’re thinking of taking out a genuine policy,it’s just that I know a lot on here like these online we will leave that box out online quotes lol.
If you go with A Plan and you are WFP it will go down as a modification I’ve had many conversations with them about this.

I’m sure you have 🤣

[NWH]

I have yeah have you had a look at that Shaun Atwood video yet as well 🤣🤣🤣

[Pete Thompson]

Don't forget the courtesy van add-on - that is so worth having.

Alexander Swan offer a courtesy van with a 600 litre reach and wash system (think its a hot system too) for an additional £75 per year.  IMO this is well worth having, as if your vehicle is off the road for any length of time following an accident you won't be able to work.

Other (non-specialist) insurers will probably offer a courtesy van, but of course it won't have a system in it so not much use.