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Van Insurance Is Getting More Expensive

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Here at CVI HQ we had a smiley face this morning, and then we learned that van insurance is getting more expensive, and now we are sad.

There are sad faces all around the CVI HQ this morning. “I just can’t believe it,” said the canteen manager as he served yet another chips and tomato sauce dish.

You must understand that our optimism had been great for 2019. We had read unofficial reports that van insurance was down and that UK van drivers could expect a significant drop in their premiums.

It seems our optimism was misplaced.

The official statistics are now on the table from the Consumer Intelligence Van Insurance Index, or CIVI (not to be confused with CVI), and what they show is average van insurance premiums got more expensive over the last 3 months by 1.2%.

Now, that 1.2% might not sound like a lot, but when you consider many van drivers are forking out over £1000 to insure their van, and some are even getting hit in the pocket for over £2000, then it all starts to add up.

“Yowsers!” is the only word that comes to mind when you really start to think about this mess. When will the van insurance companies ever give you a break? The answer is never, and that is why your only option is compare van insurance right here at CVI.

We are the official website of the people and have been serving van drivers all around this nation of ours since the beginning of van insurance comparison.

We are one of the original van insurance comparison sites and one of the only independent comparison sites that are still left.

While many of our competitors went out of business or sold out to the van insurance companies, we stood firm and defiant and stayed true to our word.

“Cheap van insurance prices for every van driver in the UK,” we said, and we meant it.

And right now, as we speak, here in March 2019, I think our words are more relevant than ever before.

Those van insurance companies just keep on pushing your premium higher and higher. More expensive and more expensive…which leaves you with only 1 option.

Go directly to our 3 minute form to compare van insurance. You instantly get quotes from around 40 trusted van insurance companies and brokers and then you can see for yourself just how much you could save.

You could easily save a few hundred quid, and in a time when van insurance is getting more expensive, some would say that getting cheaper van insurance is nothing short of a miracle.

Do it right now and see for yourself.

Enter The “i-Van”

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The future of van driving is all about self driving vans. You can have a nap or eat a sandwich or read a newspaper…or all 3.

Your van will do all of the hard work, and make sure you get to your destination on time and in one piece.

Yes, the self driving van revolution is almost among us. It won’t be long now.

Not only that, but these self driving vans are expected to be powered by electricity. All you do is charge them up through the night (kind of like your mobile phone) and then you are good to go in the morning.

Because self driving electric vans are similar to mobile phones, it has come as no surprise that Apple are now in the hunt for bringing a self driving van to the marketplace.

You’ve heard of the i-Phone…well, get ready for the i-Van!

Right now, as we speak, Apple are hard at work with a project called “Project Titan,” and insider sources claim this is going to be an electric powered van.

Don’t get too excited just yet though. The i-Van AKA Project Titan is still only a prototype, which means it could be a few years until we see it on the roads.

So what details do we have about the i-Van? The insider sources claim to have seen the prototype, which was pained in black and silver and looked very cutting edge.

Some of these self driving van prototypes look a bit dodgy, if you ask us, but Apple are always on the forefront of stylish design, so you can expect the i-Van to look like the cats pyjamas.

At this time, our insiders report that Apple engineers are working on the interior of the van…no doubt working out where your i-Phone, i-Pad and i-Pod will go.

I’m sure there will be some kind of central hub within the van to place all of your Apple related products. Maybe even a special place for the i-Phone, which you can turn on and then say the words…

“Take me to Cheap Van Insurance.”

That’s right. Despite owning an i-Van, you will still desire getting cheap van insurance year in and year out.

And what better place to achieve this then right here at The Nations Favourite…CVI.

You can use the voice recognition software on your i-Phone to compare van insurance prices from 40 companies and brokers.

“Compare Now!” you will command, and immediately our slick comparison engine gets to work and produces the lowest van insurance prices in the UK. Right there in front of your face in seconds.

The i-Van is the future of van driving while CVI is the future of cheap van insurance.

Van Insurance Green Card – The Facts!

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If you are planning to go on tour in the near future, then listen up, because we have important information about your van.

We all know how UK van drivers like to go on tour. Off they go, into Europe (and beyond), driving on the wrong side of the road and getting on the wrong side of the law.

It’s part and parcel of being a van driver and no-one can call themselves a true van driver until they have spent a few days in a foreign jail or raged against European police officers.

Just like you can’t call yourself a true van driver if you don’t use Cheap Van Insurance at renewal time to get yourself the best prices in the UK.

With Brexit just around the corner, going on tour to countries such as Spain, France, Italy and Germany have just become more tricky. You can’t just set sail at Dover and land at Calais, without a care in the world.

Once Brexit happens then you will need something called a van insurance green card to legally drive in Europe.

If you don’t have it, then in our opinion you won’t make it out of Calais before those handcuffs are slapped on and you are chucked into a French Prison.

So how do you get a van insurance green card? Simple…all you do is contact your van insurance company and ask for one.

In essence, they will be “vouching” that you have adequate insurance to drive abroad, so you can drive legally on European roads.

However, if you are planning to go on tour in the near future then make sure you get your green card sorted quickly.

The van insurance companies already have a line for green card applications, and once Brexit happens then you can expect the wait line to become even longer.

In other words, don’t hesitate to get your van insurance green card, because he who hesitates, could very well find himself stuck in the UK with no chance of going on tour.

Now…here is the really important part about your van insurance green card. Once accepted, then you will have to print it off yourself, and in order to be legal it MUST be printed on green paper.

Apparently our European cousins are very colour coordinated, and they insist that a Green Card must be presented on Green Paper.

This has led experts to predict a shortage of green printing paper over the coming weeks, as van drivers rush to print off their Green Cards.

Our advice? Go out right now and buy some green paper and then get this whole thing sorted out.

Oh, and while you are at it don’t forget to check van insurance prices from around 40 van insurance companies and brokers right here at CVI.

The Best Day To Buy Van Insurance

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Buying van insurance is something you must do by law, but when should you do it? Keep reading because we are going to tell you.

Here at CVI we supply thousands of van drivers with quotes every single year, so we know a thing or two about getting cheap prices.

We have looked at the data, and by our calculations you should buy van insurance…exactly 21 days before your renewal date.

If you do, then expect to potentially save £100 or more, and when you combine your early timing with the power of our 3 minute form, then expect to potentially save at least £100 more.

Write this calculation down – 21 days + CVI = Very Cheap Van Insurance!

It really is all you need for low van insurance prices year in and year out.

While being an early bird is a good idea, you don’t want to hatch your eggs too early, because our data shows that buying van insurance a month or more before your renewal day means you could pay more.

With that being said, you don’t want to be a last minute loser either. If you leave buying van insurance right until the final few hours then you might be out of luck. And cheap van insurance will be out of your grasp.

Of course, if you use CVI then you always have a good chance of getting the cheapest quotes in the country, but the longer you leave it, the less you will save…and that’s a fact.

We are not going to insult your intelligence and tell you that CVI can get you the very cheapest quotes, no matter what the situation. It just isn’t true. Nobody can guarantee you that.

For example, if you leave it to the last 30 minutes before renewal, and then you use CVI to compare quotes…you will probably still get cheap quotes…but not as cheap as if you had compared 21 days earlier.

Why exactly do you get cheaper van insurance for being an early bird? According to our van company buddies, it’s all to do with risk.

In other words, if you get quotes a few weeks in advance then you are the type of person who is careful and organised. On the other hand, if you wait until the last few minutes then you are “profiled” as someone who is generally all over the place.

Research suggests the former are more careful drivers, while the latter are more prone to getting in accidents and making claims.

Whatever you do…make sure you compare van insurance right here at CVI. It doesn’t matter if you have 21 days or 2 minutes until your renewal, we are the place to be for every van owner in the UK.

Vans In The Village – Under Attack!

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White van men have long sought out the safe haven of villages. There is plenty of space, and plenty of parking, and not much “rage.”

This all seems to be changing, with reports suggesting that vans in the village are now “under attack.”

Take the story of a white Ford Transit van in the quiet and sleepy village of Longniddry, Scotland. Nothing much ever happens there…until one night last year.

In an outburst that left everybody shocked, a man sat in his car and took aim at the white Ford Transit van.

He put his foot on the accelerator and smashed right into the side of the van. This wasn’t an accident. This was personal.

It seems the man in the car and the owner of the van had been in a long running feud for months. Eye witnesses claim it was to do with “the white van man parking too close to the car owners drive.”

It wasn’t the first time they had come to blows. With heated words being exchanged on numerous occasions before, but on this particular night the time for words was over…and action was the name of the game.

So the man got in his car, put it into first gear, and then rammed the van, letting off some much needed steam in the process, no doubt.

As you can imagine, the Scottish Police were soon on the scene and in no time at all they arrested the car owner and took him away in handcuffs.

It doesn’t matter if he was in the right or the wrong, when you crash into a van on purpose then expect to be spending time in jail.

If you own a van in a village, then let this be a word of warning to you.

Your van is not safe, no matter where you park it. It could be down a country lane, outside a country pub, in a field, or even outside your own home.

Vans in the village are now under attack, and if you don’t have the right van insurance then you are at risk.

Perhaps a vigilante car driver will smash into your van, before driving off into the night without a trace. If you don’t have a full van insurance policy then you could end up out of pocket.

Fortunately, you can compare van insurance right here at The Nations Favourite. It will only take 3 minutes of your time to get very cheap quotes, and then all you have to do is choose the right one for you.

“I use Cheap Van Insurance,” shouted van owners in villages around the UK.

Milk Van Man With a Plan?

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It was a quiet yet mild spring morning last May in Oxford. Nothing out of the ordinary. Until…a Milk Van sped past stunned onlookers.

Oxford is usually a place of education and recreation. A place to stroll and enjoy the UK springtime. Maybe even sit under a tree and read a book? On this day, however, it was all out madness.

Imagine the scene. The Roads of Oxford had Police sirens blazing and blue lights flashing. Everybody stopped to look what or who they were chasing…

You might be surprised to learn it was a milk van. Going on a “high speed” chase through the winding roads of Oxford City Centre…near the university…and around corners…trying to give the cops the slip.

Was this part of the Winter of Discontent or The Summer of Rage? Was it a white van man behind the wheel of that milk van…and was this another rampage worthy of being on “Van Drivers Gone Wild?”

In actual fact the milk van had been stolen, and it was being used by a joyrider to have a bit of fun and cause some destruction.

Gone are the days of the humble milk float doing a steady 10mph at 2am in the morning.

Say hello to the era of the milk van. A machine capable of doing 50mph when the wind is blowing right and the conditions are dry.

This now makes milk vans prime targets for thieves and joyriders. Some would say boy racers who are in it for the thrills and spills. The kicks and licks.

That is why all milk van owners around this country of ours should get milk van insurance right now. Not just any old insurance either…only the best of the best will do.

Just like the kind of milk van insurance you can find right here at CVI. We compare all of the top van insurance companies for you, and then cherry pick the cheapest quotes and send them directly to your computer, tablet or smartphone.

All you need is 3 minutes of your time. About the time it takes to deliver a few bottles of milk. And then you get all of the cheap milk van insurance prices instantly.

Back to the story and Police in Oxford first saw the van at 12:45am. It “took off” like the wind, one Police officer said into his walkie talkie.

The milk van joyrider then proceeded to drive through the night with no lights, while going down the wrong side of a road and nearly crashing into a taxi.

It eventually came to an end, but according to the joyrider he would have got away from the cops if it had not been “full of milk.”

In the end this wannabe milk van man didn’t really have any kind of plan, and now he doing time at her Majesty’s Pleasure. Hopefully he learns the error of his ways.

Van Drivers FORCED To Buy Dash Cams?

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Dash Cams are taking the country by storm this Winter, but do you need one (or two) for your van? Do you even have a choice?

There is no doubt dash cams are a handy gadget to have in your van. Not only do they record everything, which means you have evidence in the event of an accident, but they also help to lower the costs of your van insurance.

“You have a dash cam? Let me take £100 off your van insurance policy,” said the van insurer.

“What’s that…you found us through Cheap Van Insurance? Let us take another £100 off,” they go on to add.

Now, I’m sure you would agree that all van drivers should be FORCED to use Cheap Van Insurance, but should they also be FORCED to buy dash cams? Well, if some van drivers have their way then yes, they will.

New research shows us that 25% of van drivers believe they should become compulsory Not only that, but the research also found out that van drivers, save, on average, 20% on their insurance when they have a dash cam installed.

Combine a dash cam on your windscreen with CVI on your smartphone and you are on to a real winner.

The research also went on to say that 32% of van drivers think that dash cams should come already installed in brand new vans.

Here at CVI we agree. In this day and age there really is not any reason to dismiss dash cams and all of the benefits they offer.

They are simple to install and easy to start recording. Once you are set up then you can forget about them and just focus on your driving and work.

So…white van men, white van women, tradespeople and delivery drivers around the country…here at Cheap Van Insurance we encourage you to rush out and buy dash cams for your van immediately.

Don’t delay another second, because every second spent on the road without one is potentially losing you money.

Once you’ve got the dash cams installed in your van then take 3 minutes to fill in our Cheap Van Insurance form and see how much you could save.

Van drivers from all walks of life and all areas of the country use CVI on a regular basis. It doesn’t matter if you pay thousands for your van insurance in East London or only a few hundred in Southampton, you could potentially save a packet right here at this website.

Unleash The…Robo Delivery Dogs

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We recently predicted that your delivery driver job was safe. “Don’t worry about the robots,” we said….but were we wrong?

It wouldn’t be the first time that CVI has been wrong. In fact, we are wrong quite a lot, which has led to some critics to say – “Don’t listen to CVI.”

We don’t care about our critics though. Just like when those critics “criticised” us for offering van drivers the cheapest van insurance in the country.

“It can’t be done,” said the critics

But we trail blazed our way forward, and now, thousands of van drivers enjoy cheap van insurance right here at our famous 3 minute form.

Anyway…back to the story and this is all about robot dogs who are being manufactured right now, as we speak. However, these robot dogs won’t be pets and they won’t be part of the family.

Instead they will be…Robo Delivery Dogs!

Yes you read that right. These robotic dogs are being designed and trained to deliver packages right to your doorstep, and if successful, then you can say goodbye to your delivery driver job.

The Robo Dogs will travel in packs and ride around in self driving vans. Then when a destination is reached, they jump out and deliver the package.

Think this is all pie in the sky? Then think again, because a recent demo in Las Vegas showed us a prototype Robo Dog climbing up stairs, ringing a doorbell, and delivering a parcel.

Pretty impressive, wouldn’t you agree? Yes the future is almost here, but if you ask us you might just want to keep your resignation letter in your pocket for now.

Why? Because although the Robo Delivery Dog technology is certainly moving along nicely…it’s still quite a few years from becoming a reality in every city, town and village of the UK.

In other words, yes, the future is definitely going to be controlled by packs of Robo Dogs while you sign on down the local job centre, but for now, you can breathe a sigh of relief and just get on with your job.

So make the most of it. Enjoy tomorrow morning as you set off in your van and deliver that package to Mr Smith and Mrs Jones.

Take some time on your delivery route to stop and smell the Roses. And even stop to spend 3 minutes on our cheap van insurance form.

You really could save a packet in 3 minutes or less. Give it a try and find out for yourself.

CVI Shining Part 3

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Me and the Canteen Manager walked towards the JNR’s office. There was an eerie silence throughout the CVI HQ.

We approached the door, which was halfway open. I pushed it with caution, and it opened up a bit more with a creak.

“JNR?” I said. “JNR…are you there?”

No answer.

The room was dark, with just a bit of sunlight creeping through the curtains…and at the end of the sunlight was the CVI typewriter on the desk.

I began to enter the room. With every footstep I felt like I was being watched.

“I will wait here,” said the canteen manager from outside the room.

As I approached the typewriter I noticed pages and pages of paper in the shadows surrounding the typewriter.

Maybe the JNR went old school and cranked out some blog posts on the typewriter? I thought.

I opened up the curtains and with the bright sunshine now fully lighting the room I picked up the first piece of paper.

This is what I read:

Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy
Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy
Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy
Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy

and on and on it went…

I picked up the second piece of paper and read even more…

Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy. Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy. Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy. Just chips and no sauce makes Jack a dull boy.

And on and on it went. Page after page. The same words written over and over and over and over again.

“I think I know why he was so eager to get in the stationery cupboard,” I said to the canteen manager…”He wanted to get to your homemade tomato sauce….”

“It is very popular,” he replied.

“I think I should give him a couple of days off…once we find him,” I suggested.

10 minutes later and I was sitting in my office and drinking a whiskey. Still trying to piece together everything that had happened, right here at the CVI HQ over the holidays.

Obviously the JNR had gone crazy without any tomato sauce on his chips, to the point where he went mad and got the axe out of the garden shed…before smashing open the stationery cupboard.

And this “shining” thing the canteen manager was talking about…just what is going on here?

I poured myself another whiskey when my eye suddenly caught a glimpse of a picture on my wall that I knew well, only this time…something seemed different.

I moved closer…

The framed picture on my wall was of a party here at CVI HQ in the noughties, where everybody was dressed in the height of fashion.

It was a party with all of the original CVI staff, to celebrate the introduction of our now famous “3 minute form.”

As I looked closer I saw the CNR in the picture. He had only been working at CVI for a few months, he was still a young lad…an apprentice.

As I looked at his face I dropped my whiskey.

The young lad in the picture…was the JNR!

“He’s always been the CNR, has the JNR,” I said to myself.

CVI Shining Part 2

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I arrived back at CVI headquarters. It was now 2019, and as the boss of CVI I was determined to make this the year of cheap van insurance.

Immediately I knew something was wrong as I approached the HQ main entrance. The front door was open and all the lights were off.

“JNR,” I shouted as I cautiously entered the building.

“HELLO…JNR…IS ANYBODY THERE…JNR?” I shouted again, only to be met with silence.

I started walking down the hallway when I nearly tripped over a push scooter.

“He’s obviously been having fun,” I said.

And then I saw something which made me stop in my tracks. I just stood there, in shock.

Right there on the floor next to the stationery cupboard was the canteen manger…and a red substance all over the floor. There was also an axe there.

“Canteen Manager,” I shouted as I ran over to him.

He woke up immediately and seem startled to see me.

“What is going on here? Where is the JNR? Why are you here and on the floor?” I asked him.

“I had visions last night,” he replied as he got up off the floor. “I woke up and had a vision of the JNR smashing open the stationery cupboard with an axe.”

“They call it Shining,” he went on to add. “Me and the CNR used to have entire conversations without ever opening our mouths…and just before I left for the holidays, I noticed the JNR could do the same thing. When I woke up last night with those visions, I knew he was in trouble. So I got in my car and rushed here”

“So why are you on the floor?” I asked.

“Well, I got here and found the stationery cupboard smashed open, and as you may remember, this is where I store my homemade tomato sauce. When I saw all of my sauce on the floor, I was in shock and I passed out.”

It was then I noticed something was missing out of the stationary cupboard. The prized possession of CVI…the typewriter.

When I first started CVI back in the day, before the internet, all I had was that typewriter and a dream.

When I first typed those words on the typewriter back in the day – “Save a packet on van insurance in 3 minutes” – I knew I was on to something.

And now it was missing.

“Did you have any visions about what he did with the typewriter?” I asked the canteen manager.

“I think you might want to have a look in his office,” he replied.

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