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Courier Blog Series Top 10 Pieces Of Kit Needed To Be A Courier Driver

In addition to your mode of transportation – a van, car, motorcycle or bicycle – there are several other items that courier drivers should carry with them at all times. While the size of the vehicle and length of the route may determine how much each driver is able to carry, the following are basics that will […]

Will Private Plates Increase The Cost Of My Car Insurance?

No, fitting private registration plates will not increase the cost of your car insurance. This is because the installation of private plates is not considered a modification, as registration plates act as an identification number for your vehicle. Therefore, if you change your number plates after your insurance policy has already been enacted, you will simply be charged an administration fee by […]

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Courier Blog Series: How To Start Up As A Courier Driver

Now is the perfect time to get into the courier business. With more people shopping online and relying on home delivery services, there is a greater need for drivers and deliverers. Armed with a passion for driving and a little research, getting into the industry is quite simple. Many people work for established businesses, but there […]

Insurance Revolution Makes Easter Egg Cellent For Poverty Affected Families

Insurance Revolution staff have ensured that more than 100 children have an egg-cellent Easter – by donating 106 chocolate eggs and bunnies to charity. The chocolate treats have been gifted to Wood Street Mission (WSM), which works tirelessly to help families affected by poverty in Manchester and Salford. Paul Dunn, Paul Chambers (as Woody) and […]

Insurance Revolutions Newest Recruit Gets Interviewed By Key 103

Things move quickly at Insurance Revolution, as our newest recruit, Fran Holland, has found this to her advantage. Fran moved from Bracknell to live with her uncle in Manchester less than a month ago, hoping for a fresh start and a new job. She had only lived in the city for two weeks when her […]

Does Where I Park My Car At Night Make A Difference To The Cost Of My Car Insurance?

In a word, yes. Vehicles are more likely to be stolen if they are parked in an insecure place overnight, such as on the street or a driveway, and insurers take this into account when assessing the cost of insurance premiums. Therefore, if you have a garage you are using for storage rather than parking, […]

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Do I Need Specific Courier Insurance To Be A Courier?

Strictly speaking, no. As a courier, you require a number of specific insurances to do your job properly. These can be arranged under one umbrella ‘Courier Insurance’ policy or purchased separately. Combining all your insurances as part of one Courier Insurance plan can be beneficial in that everything you need is covered under one simplified policy, which […]

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What Will Happen To My Insurance If I’m Banned For Totting Up?

A totting up or TT99 ban is issued when a driver has accrued 12 or more points within three years. A TT99 endorsement must stay on your licence for four years from the date of conviction. The length of a totting-up ban can vary, depending on the discretion of the court and the seriousness of the motoring offences involved. Once […]

What Kinds Of Courier Vehicles Can You Cover?

Insurance Revolution specialises in Courier Van Insurance and Courier Car Insurance. This means that our team will be able to help you find the right level of insurance for your courier van or car, so you can deliver with complete peace of mind. However, we are actively considering providing Courier Motorbike Insurance. Our experienced panel […]

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Is It Possible For New Drivers With Six Points To Regain Car Insurance?

If you have less than two years of driving experience and receive six or more penalty points, your driver’s licence will be revoked. Some drivers will also receive a driving ban and a revoked licence, depending on the offence. Once any associated bans are spent, you will be able to retake your driving test and regain your […]