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Delivering The Gift Of Christmas

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Christmas!

So, for those of you who are delivery drivers, this year should, in theory, have been ‘it.

The run-up to Christmas, the busting your chops to squeeze in endless deliveries of Christmas goods for the people who shop online.

But this year has been different in so many ways, and the Christmas rush may not be over come December 24th

While last year saw a run of online ordering putting unprecedented demand on van drivers over the festive period, nothing could have prepared us for what happened in March.

COVID struck. 

The poor delivery drivers of the UK didn’t know what had hit them.

The country locked down, and online ordering exploded into a full-blown national pastime—it felt like Christmas all over again.

Delivery drivers didn’t know what had hit them, as they worked around the clock, busting a gut to get things to people –

From food to fancy fripperies, and everything in between. 

And this Christmas, the heat is on again.

Brexit-related stockpiling is seeing delays at UK ports and a huge backlog of goods to get to people, from building supplies to Christmas presents.

With most of the country in tier 3, that is all in addition to those who are reliant on online ordering to deliver everything from clothes to groceries. 

And now, as of yesterday, ports into the UK are closed.

Who knows what that will mean.

More deliveries, fewer deliveries… many businesses will be scratching their heads and trying to figure out if they actually have anything to send at all.

Many experts are predicting that this seasonal rush will carry on right into January.

And even beyond, depending on what happens with Brexit and how quickly the COVID vaccine can be rolled out.

But of course, with this new raft of port closures, the truth is nobody knows what is coming next.

So, while it doesn’t really help ease those tired limbs or the sheer exhaustion, we just want you to know that this Christmas, we here at Cheap Van Insurance doff our caps to you all.

From the delivery drivers, to the man and vans, to the builders and brickies and everything in between.

Here’s hoping next year gets back to something approaching normal.

And life can return to the heady days when people went out and actually got things for themselves. 

How to Save On The Cost Of Running Your Van

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Christmas is coming. Want to save on costs?

While the goose may be getting fat, many of us are feeling the pinch in our pockets at the end of a tumultuous and unprecedented year. 

You all know the old saying, save the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.

While we here at Cheap Van Insurance work tirelessly to bring you the very best van insurance provider deals.

Direct to your inbox,

which are sure to save you a few quid, we thought we’d go through a few more ways you can save a few pennies. 

1: Summer is over. 

So turn off your AC.

Yes, we know you guys like being cool behind the wheel, but open a window and save yourself a few quid.

Running your AC year-round not only uses a lot of fuel, but also means you’ll need to pay to get your system re-gassed sooner.

So think twice before you have it on blast all day.

2: Stop costs going through the roof.

Literally.

Having stuff piled on the top of your van such as ladders can end up costing a few quid more than you need.

Of course, you need some of the stuff, but all of it, all of the time? Maybe not.

Not only does the extra weight add to fuel costs, but it also does a number on your aerodynamics,

adding more drag which again, equals paying more at the pumps.

3: Consider how much you fill up:

Adding fuel means adding weight and if you don’t need a full tank, why go all the way?

Fill up not quite so full and a little more frequently and you’ll pocket the savings.

4: Consider how much you fill up (part 2):

Do you really need everything in the back of your van?

Is your cab full of rubbish that can be binned?

Have a good clear out and only take what you need for your jobs. Less weight = less fuel.

It’s a smart and simple way to save a few bob. 

5: Drive in style:

If you have cruise control and can use it, do so.

If you have a more modern van with a fuel efficiency mode, use it.

We know it goes against the very ethos of many van men, but driving calmly and smoothly can really make the biggest difference to your fuel consumption and costs.

Go gently, easy on the brakes and slow on the revs and you’ll be able to see the difference in your wallet in no time.

Now, all that you need to decide is what you want to spend those savings on. Christmas is coming, after all. 

Van Drivers Could Be Crushed By 2030’s Electric Shift

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Van drivers read on.

As if the current lockdown wasn’t enough to have us all hunkering down for the winter, news this week is that van insurance is set to go up in cost.

In fact, since the end of the last lockdown, they have, reports suggest, already increased by 1.6% in the last 3 months, compared to a drop of 2.4% during lockdown.

If you get all whizzy with the maths, that is still a net decrease of 0.8%.

But given that many van insurance commentators (yes, they actually exist) had predicted a much greater fall, it doesn’t make for happy reading.

Especially considering that van drivers were one of the most affected jobs as a result of the lockdown, either by being unseasonably busy or simply unable to work.

There is some good news if you use your van as your main form of domestic transport too, with a social, domestic, and pleasure policy.

There has been a drop in the cost to renew your van insurance.

But given that most of us use our vans for work, this doesn’t really help the drivers who use their vans to earn a living.

With more people looking to switch careers and get into van delivery driving due to the cut of jobs in other industries such as hospitality and leisure, bad news for the younger van drivers out there.

Unless you are prepared to install a telematics device to reduce the cost of van insurance, the average cost of annual van insurance for the under-25s is a whopping £3,091. 

What happens next?

Well, if this year has taught us anything, it’s that none of us really know.

But if you do want the best deals, our advice remains the same:

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