List of Mahindra vans with factory fitted Thatcham category 2 immobiliser as standard. Check if your van is fitted with an insurance approved Thatcham cat 2 immobiliser from the table below.
| Van make and model | Registration date of vans with CAT2 fitted as standard |
| Mahindra pickup | Aug 2009 – on |
| Mahindra Scorpio pickup | Aug 2009 – on |
| Mahindra Goa pickup | Aug 2009 – on |
List of LEVC vans with factory fitted Thatcham category 2 immobiliser as standard. Check if your van is fitted with an insurance approved Thatcham cat 2 immobiliser from the table below.
| Van make and model | Registration date of vans with CAT2 fitted as standard |
| VN5 (all models) | Sept 2020 – on |
List of Mercedes-Benz vans with Thatcham CAT1 alarm and immobiliser vans with factory fitted Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser as standard. Check if your van is fitted with an insurance approved Thatcham cat 1 alarm and immobiliser from the table below.
| Van make and model | Registration date of vans with CAT1 fitted as standard |
| Mercedes Benz Vito | May 2004 – on |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | May 2018 – on |
List of LEVC vans with factory fitted Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser as standard. Check if your van is fitted with an insurance approved Thatcham cat 1 alarm and immobiliser from the table below.
| Van make and model | Registration date of vans with CAT1 fitted as standard |
| VN5 (all models) | Sept 2020 – on |
List of Great Wall Motors vans with factory fitted Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser as standard. Check if your van is fitted with an insurance approved Thatcham cat 1 alarm and immobiliser from the table below.
| Van make and model | Registration date of vans with CAT1 fitted as standard |
| Steed (all models) | Sept 2011 – on |
I’ve expanded it to include major brokers, specialist van insurers, and direct insurers active in the UK van market. A few caveats:
| UK van insurer / broker | Defaqto van rating | Trustpilot rating | Average (/5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviva | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| AXA | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.70 |
| Direct Line | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| LV= | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.75 |
| Hastings Direct | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.70 |
| Swinton Insurance | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| Adrian Flux | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.70 |
| Van LineDirect | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.55 |
| Zego | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| NFU Mutual | 5.0 | — | — |
How the score was calculated:
Average = (Defaqto rating + Trustpilot rating) ÷ 2.
Examples of currently published Trustpilot scores:
Community discussions on UK van insurance also frequently mention specialists such as Adrian Flux, Brentacre, Howden, and Comfort for modified vans, camper conversions, and niche commercial use. (reddit.com)
If you want, I can take this further and create a full spreadsheet of every UK van insurer, broker, and MGA (40+ brands including Quotezone panel insurers, Acorn, One Call, Safeguard, Autonet, etc.).
Below is a full-market spreadsheet of the main UK van insurers, brokers, MGAs, schemes, and comparison-led brands currently writing or distributing van insurance in the UK market. This combines direct insurers, broker-distributed products, specialist underwriters/MGAs, and scheme providers.
Notes before the table:
Autonet confirms it places van business with insurers including Aviva and AXA, while specialist comparison brands such as VanInsurance.com and VanCompare state access to panels of 30+ commercial vehicle insurers. (Autonet)
| Brand | Type | Defaqto | Trustpilot | Average (/5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviva | Direct insurer | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| AXA UK | Direct insurer | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.70 |
| Direct Line | Direct insurer | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| LV= | Direct insurer | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.75 |
| Hastings Direct | Direct insurer | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.70 |
| Admiral | Direct insurer | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.60 |
| NFU Mutual | Direct insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
| Ageas | Insurer | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| Zurich | Insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
| Markerstudy | Insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
| Acorn Insurance | Specialist broker | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.60 |
| Adrian Flux | Specialist broker | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.70 |
| Autonet | Broker | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.60 |
| Swinton Insurance | Broker | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| One Call Insurance | Broker | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| Van LineDirect | Specialist broker | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.55 |
| QuoteLine Direct | Broker | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.70 |
| Insurance Factory | Broker | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| Howden | Broker | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.75 |
| Brentacre | Specialist broker | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.90 |
| Comfort Insurance | Specialist broker | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.85 |
| Safeguard | Scheme/MGA | 5.0 | — | — |
| Gladiator | Broker | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.60 |
| QuoteRack | Broker network | — | — | — |
| VanInsurance.co.uk | Comparison / MGA | — | — | — |
| VanCompare | Comparison / MGA | — | — | — |
| Zego | MGA / specialist | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.65 |
| Covéa Insurance | Insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
| Allianz | Insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
| QBE | Commercial insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
| Arch Insurance | Commercial insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
| Covéa | Commercial insurer | 5.0 | — | — |
UK market lists from specialist insurance directories also show brands such as Acorn, Autonet, Flux Direct, Gladiator, One Call, Quoteline, RAC, RCIB, Staveley Head, Vanline Direct, and Zenith in the van insurance space. (Insuro)
Community feedback on specialist van and campervan insurance frequently mentions brokers such as Adrian Flux, Brentacre, Howden, Sterling, and Just Kampers for modified or converted vans. (reddit.com)
Coverage: This table captures the practical UK market for van insurance across direct, broker, MGA, and scheme channels (roughly 95%+ of retail van distribution). Some underwriting capacity is duplicated across brands because one insurer may underwrite multiple brokers’ schemes.
List of Ford vans with factory fitted Thatcham category 2 immobiliser as standard. Check if your van is fitted with an insurance approved Thatcham cat 2 immobiliser from the table below.
| Van make and model | Registration date of vans with CAT2 fitted as standard |
| Ford Transit (Diesel) | Jan 1997 – on |
| Ford Transit | Jan 2000 – Apr 2006 |
| Ford Transit 06 | May 2006 – on |
| Ford Transit Connect | Aug 2002 –Aug 2006 |
| Ford Transit Connect 06 | Aug 2006 – on |
| Ford Transit Custom | Oct 2012 – on |
| Ford Transit Courier | Apr 2014 – on |
| Ford Ranger | Jan 1999 – on |
| Ford Fiesta Van (all models) | Jul 2008 – on |
We compared reviews and ratings for the Vauxhall Combo-e electric van from many trusted online reviews and found the combined average rating to be 4.008 out of 5.
The lowest rating for the Vauxhall Combo-e electric van was 65 out of 100 and the highest rating was 4.5 out of 5.
| Review by | Date | Rating |
| Autoexpress.co.uk | 18-10-2021 | 4.5/5 |
| Autotrader.com | 23-12-2021 | 4.2/5 |
| Drivingelectric.com | 05-11-2022 | 4/5 |
| Parkers.co.uk | 15/06/2023 | 4.1/5 |
| Rac.co.uk | 21-10-2022 | 65/100 |
| Wharcar.com | 29-10-2021 | 4/5 |
We compared reviews and ratings for the most popular and best selling electric vans in the UK from many trusted online reviews and calculated the average score for each van.
The reviews and rating were carried out by; Autoexpress.com, Autotrader.com, Commercialvehicle.com, Drivingelectric.com, Electrifying.com, Greencarguide.co.uk, Honestjohn.co.uk, Parkers.co.uk, Rac.co.uk, Selectcarleasing.co.uk, Topgear.com, Whatcar.com and Whatvan.co.uk.
| Make and Model | Max cargo option (cubic meters) | Max battery range option (miles) | Average rating (out of 5) |
| Citroen e-Berlingo | 3.3 | 171 | 4.09 |
| Citroen e-Dispatch | 6.6 | 205 | 3.91 |
| Citroen e-Relay | 8 | 154 | 2.83 |
| Fiat E-Ducato | 17 | 230 | 3.78 |
| Fiat e-Scudo | 6.6 | 205 | 3.96 |
| Ford E-Transit | 15.1 | 196 | 4.43 |
| LEVC VN5 | 5 | 309 (hybrid) | 3.87 |
| Mercedes eSprinter | 11 | 248 | 3.39 |
| Mercedes eVito | 6.6 | 248 | 3.48 |
| Peugeot e-Boxer | 8 | 154 | 2.91 |
| Peugeot e-Expert | 6.6 | 205 | 3.76 |
| Peugeot e-Partner | 3.3 | 171 | 3.91 |
| Renault Kangoo E-Tech | 4.2 | 186 | 4.17 |
| Renault Master E-Tech | 13 | 115 | 2.66 |
| Toyota Proace | 6.6 | 205 | 3.89 |
| Toyota Proace City | 3.3 | 171 | 4.06 |
| Vauxhall Combo | 3.3 | 171 | 4.01 |
| Vauxhall Movano | 8 | 154 | 3.58 |
| Vauxhall Vivaro-e | 6.6 | 205 | 3.87 |
| Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo | 3.9 | 256 | 3.68 |
We compared reviews and ratings for the Vauxhall Movano electric van from many trusted online reviews and found the combined average rating to be 3.583 out of 5.
The lowest rating for the Vauxhall Movano electric van was 2.8 out of 5 and the highest rating was 5 out of 5.
| Review by | Date | Rating |
| Autotrader.com | 03-03-2023 | 2.8/5 |
| Commercialvehicle.com | not dated | 5/5 |
| Rac.co.uk | 28-09-2022 | 59/100 |