Do You Really Need Motor Trade Insurance?

If you are new to the car industry; the first question that you are bound to come up with is if you truly need a motor trade policy. If you have pondering over this aspect of the business, here is some relevant information that will help you to make an informed decision.

Why not choose a regular car insurance policy?

Although changing the vehicle on a regular car insurance policy is an option, you will need to pay a fee for every time you do so. At £20 or more for each time you add a new vehicle to the policy, this may prove to be an expensive prospect and can significantly add to your premium charges.

Another problem is that if your insurance provider finds out that you are in trade and are changing the vehicles on the cover to suit your business needs; they may just invalidate the cover and refuse to pay for any claims.

Why not choose a policy that offers an extension for other cars?

This is a valuable feature to include when looking for private vehicle policies; this provision lets you enjoy the benefits of third-party cover even when you drive a car that does not belong to you. Some business owners believe that this is a cheap alternative to a motor trade policy. However, this type of cover will only work in case you are stopped by the police. If you are in an accident, you cover provider may refuse to entertain any claims; simply because the Driving Other Cars, cover is not valid for people in motor trade. If you have purchased such a policy and think that you are fooling the insurance company; think again because you may have just invested in a policy that will never pay out.

Why should you buy a motor trade insurance policy?

There are several benefits to buying a motor trade insurance policy; the most distinctive among them include:

* Price: While some business owners may believe that a motor trade policy will cost them more than regular car insurance; when you look at all the benefits and provisions, you will realise that the former is a better option in the long run. Unlike personal policies there are no limitations to think about with a trade cover; all your vehicles can be incorporated in a single policy for free.

* Freedom: With a motor trade insurance cover, you can include multiple vehicles under the same policy including vehicles such as vans, 8 seater, sports cars and even modified vehicles. Most policies will also let you insure the cars used by your spouse and yourself for trade purposes under the same cover for a small fee.

* Necessity: A motor trade insurance policy is necessary if you want to work in the car industry. Most business owns realise that they are restricted by the terms of their policy when they buy cover for personal vehicles and try to use it for commercial purposes. If you are caught driving somebody else's car for a test drive or fatter repair, you may be banned, your license may be revoked and you will in all likelihood be fined heavily, so it's best to choose the right type of insurance for your business.

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