How much motor trader insurance?

How much motor trader insurance?

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Bogracer

Original Poster:

438 posts

206 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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My spare time car obsession and hobby is a pretty viable business as family, friends and friends of friends keep asking me to source cars for them.

I was just wondering if there was a small car trader policy anyone could recommend and and what it is likely to cost?

Kind regards,
James

Sifly

570 posts

177 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Give Giles Insurance Brokers a call, they sorted me out with a great NIG Motor Trade policy.

Tel: 01582 542 330

Theres two of us on the policy, fully comp on any car up to an agreed value. It covers our own private cars plus all the stock and our premises which holds about 10 cars.
It costs around £1300 per year, and includes demonstration cover and casual drivers with our permission.

I've had various policies over the years, but this deal is by far the best and most practical, with first class support from Giles as and when required.

Buff Mchugelarge

3,316 posts

149 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Sorry for the slight hijack
Would a policy like this cover me on my own private cars?


Reason I ask is I tend to change car alot, and insurance can be a nightmare, canceling/changing cars every 2-6 months.
I was thinking of a 'traders policy' to cover me as opposed to my car/s?

Sifly

570 posts

177 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Yes, most policies will cover your private car once they have its details. However, if you are not actively trading, there's a get out clause for them to prevent private drivers taking a trade policy as a cheaper option to a private policy.
I still have a seperate specialist classic car policy for piece of mind with my 'toy', although I could still drive it on my trade policy if need be. Once you have proof of a period of trading, and have the required insurance in place, you can then apply to the DVLA for a set of trade plates which are a must for trade work.

TallPaul

1,517 posts

257 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Sifly said:
... fully comp on any car up to an agreed value. It covers our own private cars plus all the stock and our premises which holds about 10 cars.
It costs around £1300 per year, and includes demonstration cover and casual drivers with our permission....
I think this may be a barrier to most people getting a traders policy. Its rare (but not impossible) to be able to get a traders policy without premises. Also, if you do manage to find a company willing to offer cover, make sure you're happy with how they will value your vehicles in the event of a claim.

TallPaul

1,517 posts

257 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Double post!

Ade07

489 posts

166 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Tamworth Insurance Brokers. Two of us on our policy, no limit on amount of vehicles, all private cars covered. Myself and a mate on the policy for £90 per month (45 each). We don't have premises either, wasn't an issue. Great value IMO.

ATM

18,096 posts

218 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Ade07 said:
Tamworth Insurance Brokers
I cant these on Google?

All that jazz

7,632 posts

145 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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It's worth noting that NCB accrued on a trader policy is not transferable to a private policy.

TheAngryDog

12,394 posts

208 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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I had a traders policy, it didn't cover me to drive other peoples cars third party like normal insurance policies. Would be wise to check this as well before taking a policy, if you need to drive other peoples cars such as friends or families

andymc

7,334 posts

206 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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you also need to be trading, they can ask for proof of tade

Toaster Pilot

14,615 posts

157 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Bollington just quoted me reasonably , capped to insurance group 31 because I'm 23.

They did say they'd need evidence of trading at least six cars a year at renewal or in the event of a claim.

Edited by Toaster Pilot on Tuesday 15th April 21:03

All that jazz

7,632 posts

145 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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Toaster Pilot said:
Bollington just quoted me reasonably , capped to insurance group 31 because I'm 23.

They did say they'd need evidence of trading at least six cars a year at renewal or in the event of a claim.

Edited by Toaster Pilot on Tuesday 15th April 21:03
Try Tradewise through TradePlan. No-one else could come close for me, especially at renewal time.

Snowboy

8,028 posts

150 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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andymc said:
you also need to be trading, they can ask for proof of trade
I would guess this would be the problem for most people.

I also wonder if there might be some link to the inland revenue to check if the trader is registered.
Perhaps something like a vat reg number.

If you're not a trader I think it a potential minefield.

All that jazz

7,632 posts

145 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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Snowboy said:
I would guess this would be the problem for most people.

I also wonder if there might be some link to the inland revenue to check if the trader is registered.
Perhaps something like a vat reg number.

If you're not a trader I think it a potential minefield.
It's actually not a problem at all. Plenty of people doing valeting and such like from home that have trader insurance to move customer vehicles or for general cover in case someone ploughs into them whilst in your possession.

t400ble

1,804 posts

120 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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TheAngryDog said:
I had a traders policy, it didn't cover me to drive other peoples cars third party like normal insurance policies. Would be wise to check this as well before taking a policy, if you need to drive other peoples cars such as friends or families
No but you'd be covered on your trade policy to drive them

t400ble

1,804 posts

120 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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Snowboy said:
I would guess this would be the problem for most people.

I also wonder if there might be some link to the inland revenue to check if the trader is registered.
Perhaps something like a vat reg number.

If you're not a trader I think it a potential minefield.
Well, you have to be a genuine trade user. I get asked for receipts etc to be sent in as proof

ATM

18,096 posts

218 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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t400ble said:
Snowboy said:
I would guess this would be the problem for most people.

I also wonder if there might be some link to the inland revenue to check if the trader is registered.
Perhaps something like a vat reg number.

If you're not a trader I think it a potential minefield.
Well, you have to be a genuine trade user. I get asked for receipts etc to be sent in as proof
I bought and sold 3 cars last year just for private use. I could easily buy and sell 6. I could even buy 6 turds and scrap them for the sake of proving I am a trader.

I thought a trader doesn't need to register the vehicles on the registration docs, so how does one prove that they have traded these cars?

All that jazz

7,632 posts

145 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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ATM said:
t400ble said:
Snowboy said:
I would guess this would be the problem for most people.

I also wonder if there might be some link to the inland revenue to check if the trader is registered.
Perhaps something like a vat reg number.

If you're not a trader I think it a potential minefield.
Well, you have to be a genuine trade user. I get asked for receipts etc to be sent in as proof
I bought and sold 3 cars last year just for private use. I could easily buy and sell 6. I could even buy 6 turds and scrap them for the sake of proving I am a trader.

I thought a trader doesn't need to register the vehicles on the registration docs, so how does one prove that they have traded these cars?
You don't. The t400 person is talking out of their arse. I've never been asked to provide any proof (including the event of a claim) with any of the trade ins cos I've been with over the years. Sounds like another forum "expert" that doesn't actually have any hands on experience or knowledge in my personal opinion.

GreatGranny

9,097 posts

225 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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Snowboy said:
I would guess this would be the problem for most people.

I also wonder if there might be some link to the inland revenue to check if the trader is registered.
Perhaps something like a vat reg number.

If you're not a trader I think it a potential minefield.
Most small trader's turnover isn't enough to be VAT registered.
Think the threshold is £50k per annum.

But as you said they will want proof of trading especially if you make a claim.