2020 was a year like no other, but for many van drivers working on the front line, their vans proved an indispensable means of keeping the wheels of industry turning.
While there are many different makes and models on the market to choose from, The Van Insurer is committed to finding the most competitive insurance quote for each and every customer, regardless of how they use their vehicle. And thereโs more good news for van drivers; last year saw insurance premiums drop for every van that hit The Van Insurerโs Top 10 Vans of 2020.
Once again, the online insurance price comparison specialist has crunched its quote data from the last 12 months to find the most popular vans amongst those looking for insurance cover โ read on to see whether your motor hit the Top 10โฆ
The Van Insurerโs Top 10 Vans of 2020
- Ford Transit
Theย Ford Transit once again stormed to the top spot in 2020,ย for the third year in a row,ย with aย staggering oneย third ofย allย quotes processed relating toย one of the variants ofย the trusty Transit.
Boasting flexibility and adaptability, three load lengths and driveline configurations, to name but a fewย features, itโs easy to see why many van drivers would consider this one a worthy winner.
In fact, it was almost the top vehicle of choice across the board with builders, carpenters, painters and decorators, electricians, gardeners and plumbers all requesting more quotes for the Transit than any other motor.
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- Vauxhall Vivaro
The second most quoted-for van last year was theย Vauxhall Vivaro.
Vauxhall prides itself on offering practicality and efficiency with this little mover. Boasting strong styling and serious payload capacity, itโs another van offering comfort and cutting-edge tech to support you while youโre out on the road.
Having held onto the second spot for two years in a row, itโs probably no surprise that builders, carpenters and delivery drivers all generated the second highest number of quotes for this firm favourite.
- Ford Transit Connect
Theย Transit Connectย was the second of Fordโs vans to make the top three rankings.
Toughness, durability and functionality are just some of the features synonymous with this van. According to Ford, itโs been given a sophisticated new look, comprehensively updated interior and more advanced technology than ever before, which seems to have paid off.
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- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Theย Mercedes Benz Sprinterย came inย fourthย in our rankings.
Mercedes believes itโs plugged a gap in the market with this latest Sprinter edition. Claiming to offer new levels of individuality, productivity and efficiency, all customisable to the van driverโs needs, it looks like their message really has got across.
- Ford Transit Custom
The third Ford van to make the top 10 was theย Transit Custom.
Ford claims the latest evolution maintains its toughness, functionality and reliability but now delivers an even wider range of innovation and smart technology. Itโs clearly another Ford favourite that deserves its top 10 status.
The Ford Transit Custom isย clearlyย a firm favourite amongstย electricians, as nearlyย 14 per cent of sparkiesย requested insurance quotes last year, theย secondย highest from thatย vocation.
- Volkswagen Transporter
The total quotes processed for theย Volkswagen Transporterย placed it firmly inย sixthย place.
Volkswagenโs worked hard to ensure that this latest edition offers advanced engine technology that saves money and the environment. Coupled with the comfort and practicality youโd expect from the Transporter, clearly itโs another top choice.
- Renault Trafic
2020โs highest climber is theย Renault Trafic, which rose two places from last yearโs 9thposition to grab 7thย place in the countdown of van drivers requesting quotes.
Renault claims that the needs of the van driver have been put first with this edition, which offers numerous variants and impressive fuel efficiency. Itโs an award winner too, making it another worthy top 10 entry and easy to see why it performed even better this year.
- Volkswagen Caddy
Another mover up the list of most quoted for vans, andย Volkswagenโs second top 10 entry, isย theย Caddy.
Itโs another van that offers impressive technology as standard, from adaptive cruise control and an in-built parking system to safety systems that give you peace of mind. Itโs a great little mover thatโs just inside the top 10.
- Citroen Berlingo
Following hot on the heels of the Caddy, theย Citroen Berlingoย came a very close second to the Volkswagenย favourite, with only slightly fewer quotes generated.
If youโre looking for versatility and a van that will take you from work to play, this is probably it. Space, comfort and modularity come as standard with this van, which explains why its spot in the top 10 is justified.
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- Vauxhall Combo
Theย Vauxhallโs Comboย van remains another firm favourite amongst customers, taking theย finalย spot.
In addition to several award wins, Vauxhall likes to boast about the Comboโs practical design, paired with a sleek and sporty finish. For practicality and efficiency, itโs evidently a good choice.
Ed Bevis, Commercial & Marketing Directorat The Van Insurer, says: โHere at The Van Insurer, we are used to handling quotes for van drivers with various requirements and from all types of tradespeople,ย last year was no different.
โWhile offering our customers the most competitive insurance quotes is our top priority, we always find it interesting to see which vans make the top 10.
โWhether you need your van for work, play or somewhere in between,ย weโre here to keep you on the road.โ
*The Top 10 list comprises the vans for which The Van Insurer received the most quote requests from January to December 2020.
