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

What to do after an accident

If you have a collision, here are some big dos and don'ts:

• First off - is everyone ok? People are more important than vehicles.
• Always stop if you are involved in an accident, and swap the following information with any other parties involved:
  • names and addresses (including those of any eyewitnesses)
  • insurance details (including your insurance provider, their address and your policy number if you've got it to hand)
  • vehicle registration numbers.
• Don't admit you're to blame or offer any payment - this is for your insurance company to sort out.
• Draw a diagram of the accident scene. This should include:
  • the position of the vehicles before and after the accident
  • the road layout
  • any obstructions to your or other road users' vision
  • the position of any witnesses
  • anything else which could be relevant to the cause of the accident, such as speeds and distances involved, and weather conditions at the time.
• If anyone has been injured, you must show your Motor Insurance Certificate to the police or to anyone who has reasonable grounds to require it. If you can't do this at the scene of the accident, you must produce it and report the accident to the police within 24 hours.
• Let your insurer know as soon as possible after an accident.
• If you receive any correspondence about the accident, pass it on (unanswered) to your insurance provider.

Incidentally, if you're involved in a collision it's worth remembering that it might not have been an 'accident' at all. Familiarise yourself with some car insurance fraud techniques and you'll know what to look out for.