Business Details
Your Trusted Van Insurance Partner in Sevenoaks
Commercial Vehicle Direct has established itself as a leading provider of specialist van insurance solutions, serving diverse professional drivers across the UK. With over two decades of industry experience, our team of qualified experts works with a comprehensive panel of insurers to deliver tailored coverage options for both individual and fleet operators. We specialise in addressing complex insurance needs, including modified vehicles, impounded vans, and drivers with challenging circumstances such as previous convictions or credit issues.Our UK-based call centres operate with transparency and integrity, offering flexible policy terms from 12-month contracts to temporary coverage solutions. We provide essential add-ons like tool protection, excess cover, and RAC breakdown assistance while maintaining regulatory compliance through our FCA authorisation. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is demonstrated through our dedicated support for tradespeople, sole traders, and commercial operators requiring specialist vehicle protection.
Services
Van Insurance
Temporary Van Insurance
Public Liability
Tools Cover
RAC Breakdown Cover
Excess Protection
Key Cover
Motor Legal Expenses
Personal Accident Cover
Replacement Vehicle
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of specialist experience in van insurance
- We work with a comprehensive panel of leading insurers
- Our team includes specially trained van insurance experts
- We offer both 12-month and temporary insurance solutions
- We provide coverage for drivers with complex circumstances
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Van Insurance
Specialist commercial van insurance tailored for professional drivers and businesses. Covers modified vehicles, medical vans, and specialist equipment. Available for sole traders, fleet operators, and drivers with complex circumstances including previous convictions or credit issues.
Temporary Van Insurance
Flexible temporary insurance solutions for short-term needs. Available from one day to one month, ideal for house moves, contract work, or emergency requirements. Provided in partnership with Temp Cover specialists for immediate protection.
Tools Cover
Optional extra covering valuable tools and equipment used in trade operations. Protects against theft, damage, or loss during loading/unloading. Essential for tradespeople transporting specialist equipment in commercial vehicles.
RAC Breakdown Cover
Comprehensive breakdown protection included as optional extra. Provides roadside assistance, vehicle recovery, and emergency support services. Available as add-on to standard van insurance policies for complete driver protection.
Public Liability
Essential protection against third-party claims for property damage or personal injury. Available as standalone policy or optional extra. Crucial for businesses operating commercial vehicles in public spaces and customer premises.
Questions
What types of vans can you insure?
We cover all commercial vehicles including modified vans, medical vehicles, tipper trucks, recovery trucks, and leased vehicles. Our policies accommodate specialist requirements for catering vans, ice cream vans, and imported vehicles.
Can I get insurance with previous convictions?
Yes, we specialise in providing coverage for drivers with multiple driving convictions, criminal records, or previous insurance refusals. Our expert team finds solutions for challenging cases that other insurers might decline.
Do you offer temporary van insurance?
Yes, we provide temporary cover from one day to one month through our partnership with Temp Cover. Ideal for short-term contracts, house moves, or emergency vehicle requirements with immediate policy availability.
What optional extras are available?
We offer tools cover, RAC breakdown assistance, excess protection, key cover, motor legal expenses, personal accident cover, and public liability insurance as optional add-ons to enhance your policy protection.
Are you regulated by the FCA?
Yes, we operate under Brightside Insurance Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (reference number 302216) for all insurance services we provide.
How can I get a quote?
Call us on 0344 902 8331 during our opening hours (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm) or visit our website to get an instant quote tailored to your specific commercial vehicle insurance needs.
Reviews (5)
Wayne Gough
Aug 23, 2019
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Been waiting 4 week for confirmation of my no claims for new insurance company no answers no reply to text.tried increase my insurance by 200 stay away
Nick Boland
Aug 19, 2018
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I've been on hold for 15 mins + to cancel policy, when you want to set up new policy they answer in seconds. very bad service.
Akbar Iraji
Jul 17, 2018
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Worst insurance company I have ever seen. I strongly dont recommend to anyone. Waste the time and waste the money
Dan Brooks
Oct 26, 2017
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Please please please, avoid this company at all costs - They mis-sold me a policy, charged me a large deposit, charged me again for the next month and then forced me to cancel my policy after mis-selling me the cover on a commercial vehicle. They will leave you on hold for 10 minutes + at a time purely to waste your time. There is a sales rep called Courtney who is completely embarrassing. You can appreciate why she works on the phone as a salesperson in an office as she is arrogant, rude, unhelpful and completely useless - she struggles with the most menial of tasks and isn't there to help, quite
Matt Firman
May 03, 2017
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Unable to get through on the phone lines - Had a letter requesting I call them, Have tried for 5 consecutive days and have been on hold for over 45 minutes everytime. I cannot wait on the phone for hours on end hoping someone will answer. The one time I managed to get through after 55 minutes on hold, the chap said the system was down and I have to ring back another day. USELESS
Now I have received a letter saying they will cancel my insurance as I have not attempted to contact them! Have been trying again this morning on both my land line and mobile yet they will still not answer their phones
Now I have received a letter saying they will cancel my insurance as I have not attempted to contact them! Have been trying again this morning on both my land line and mobile yet they will still not answer their phones
