Van insurance for young drivers
As a young driver thinking about owning a van, find out about covering the basics with van insurance.
Whether for the extra space or because road trips sound more fun than backpacking, you may think about owning a van instead of a car as a young driver.
Can I get van insurance as a young driver?
Yes, as a young driver you can get our van insurance.
And while nothing could touch the love you have for your van, someone may not feel the same, so it’s worth understanding how to help protect your van. The maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) limit is 3.5 tonnes for most vehicles, but this extends to 4.25 tonnes for electric vans only. For vans including box vans, light vans, pick-ups, and electric vans, here are three basics to check for:
- Tool cover (comprehensive cover only) – This means that if someone uses a crowbar to crack open your van doors and pinch some tools, you’re covered. We won't cover loss or damage arising from theft not involving forceable entry to your van, and there is a cover limit of £500 which is only available if you have comprehensive cover.
- Lifetime repair guarantee – After a claim, this guarantees the quality of repairs made by our approved repairers for as long as you own your van (even if you change insurers). Parts are covered for the length of the guarantee given by the part manufacturer or supplier. Wear and tear is not covered. You must keep your vehicle roadworthy.
- Glass replacement – Be it a stone skidding off another vehicle’s tyre or something falling from above, if your van’s windscreen or windows are shattered this cover can help sort out a replacement or repair.
What van insurance options are available?
There are two types of van insurance cover to think about based on your activities.
If you're only planning on driving your van for personal or social reasons, like lugging your camping equipment on your next adventure, then our personal van insurance could fit your needs.
But if you’re planning on using your van for any work-related activities, like driving back and forth from job sites or it’s helping you run a small business, then you’ll need the Business Vehicle and Van Insurance.
What our Aviva Signature van insurance covers
Once you know what your van will be used for (personal or business), you can find the level of van insurance cover to fit your needs.
Comprehensive van insurance
What’s covered
What’s not covered
Take a look at our policy wording to get to the bottom of what’s covered and what’s not.
What’s optional
Sculpt your cover to suit your needs by choosing from our optional extras.
Third party, fire, and theft
What’s covered
What’s not covered
Get to grips with what’s covered and what’s not by looking through our policy wording.
What’s optional
Sculpt your cover to suit your needs by choosing from our optional extras.
