Impounded Van Insurance has just been made a lot simpler by Alternative Insurance Brokers. We can now help you with Impounded Van Insurance for occupations that have always been tricky to get cover for. With many clients having depending on their van, Impounded Insurance is crucial to purchase as it gives you piece of mind if the worst does happen. So if you have a need for impounded van insurance here at Alternative Insurance Brokers we cover these options below:

  • Scrap Dealers
  • Couriers
  • Taxi Drivers
  • Hauliers
  • Food Delivery/Takeaway
  • Tippers
  • Vehicles exceeding 3.5t

Alternative can cover annual and short term impounded van insurance which we provide at competitive prices assisting in the fast release of your van.

Impounded van insurance is not something you hope you will ever have to purchase. However, if you do need it, Alternative Insurance Brokers can help you with impounded van insurance.

Getting the correct Impounded Van Insurance is very important as often vans are the tool of employment and without the van income is hit. The quicker you can get the van released the sooner you can be back on the road earning an income. You may also have your tools in the van and these can at times be worth a great deal of money. Without the release of the van you will not be able to retrieve your tools.

Please find below some useful information you may find when trying to retrieve your vehicle.

Why have the police seized my vehicle?

Under Section 165A Road Traffic Act 1988 this gives police powers to seize vehicles which are potentially being driven by uninsured drivers or drivers who do not have a valid driving licence. They may also impound a vehicle which has failed to stop when required by police and there is a suspicion that the vehicle is uninsured. The link below gives more details as the Road Traffic Act and seizure of a motor vehicle:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1606/contents/made

How do I get my vehicle back?

Police have certain stations to deal with the return of seized vehicles; you MUST only attend the nominated station marked on the seizure notice that was presented to you at the time of seizure. Do not give false information as this could lead to further problems and delays. Remember to also buy impounded van insurance that is going to get your vehicle released. Lots of people buy policies on-line that will not be acceptable to the Police and once purchased the provider will not always refund your premiums. The Police will check that the above information has been declared so it is not worth taking the risk.

Documents to be produced

When recovering a vehicle you will need to produce the following:

1. Your driving licence including photo card if you hold that type of licence.

2. A Certificate of Insurance authorising you to drive that vehicle and ensuring that it allows for the release of impounded vehicles.

3. Evidence of ownership of the vehicle (this can be log book, bill of sale, and DVLA related documents.

Collection of Vehicle from the Impound

The release of your vehicle will be made once the release fee has been paid directly to the garage/impound. You will also be charged for each day that the vehicle is stored. Once paid, you will be free to remove your vehicle from the pound.

Information

At Alternative Insurance Brokers our team guarantee to beat any previous quote or better your original price for your Impounded Van Insurance or any other insurance.