Top money saving tips for van drivers

Contents

1. How to save money on fuel
2. Maintaining and caring for your van
3. How to keep your van secure
4. What to do after an accident
5. A little bit about van insurance
6. Video transcript

How to keep your van secure

Most van owners know that their vehicles are a prime target for thieves, who guess (often rightly so) that there are valuable contents worth breaking in for.

However, there are some simple steps to follow to reduce the chance of your van being targeted:

• It sounds obvious - but if you can, keep your van in a garage rather than on the street. At the end of a long day, it may be tempting not to bother. But your van is much safer inside, especially if you remember to lock the garage door.
• When you're out of the van, keep everything out of sight. If you can't take small items with you, put them in the glove box. Even empty bags on the passenger seat can attract attention.
• Remember, opportunist thieves may not care whether you're in the van or not. Avoid leaving valuables on the passenger seat when the door is unlocked or the window's wound down.
• Make it tougher for the rogues. Even a simple steering wheel or handbrake lock may persuade a thief that your van's not worth the trouble.

If your van is stolen, you should tell the police and get a crime reference number as soon as practical. Be sure to tell your van insurance company ASAP too.