Used vans in Portsmouth – breakdown cover

If your used van is to become an essential part of your business, you need to ensure you are properly covered for breakdowns.

There’s nothing more frustrating or inconvenient than being stranded at the side of the road when you’re on your way to an important delivery or an urgent call-out. When your van is closely tied up with your livelihood, as it is for most of the UK’s small business owners, you need to get back on the road as quickly as possible.

Can I get breakdown cover for my used van?

Yes, you can. All the major breakdown services have products that are specially designed for business customers, and where you can pick and choose the elements of cover that you want to apply to you. Which of these are suitable for your business is largely dependent on how far you travel in your van, what sort of goods you carry and what time of day or night you are making your deliveries or customer visits. In general, the elements of cover available to you could include:

• General breakdown protection – attending your vehicle at the roadside when you break down and fixing the problem wherever possible. This may also include towing you to a garage if the problem is too complicated to fix.

• At your business – if you can’t get your van started in the morning, or you have a mechanical problem with it, the breakdown service can come out to your business base or your home to get you back on the road.

• Recovery – The recovery service offered by most breakdown services means that instead of being stranded when your vehicle breaks down, you can be towed to your destination or back to your office address.

• European travel – if your business requires you to travel in Europe, you can add European cover to the breakdown services you buy. This means that you will get assistance across the continent. European car breakdown cover is a great call.

There are many other elements that you can add to your breakdown service. It’s important to shop around and look at all the options available to you so that you get the elements you need at a price you can afford.