Van Breakdown Assistance
The fact that vans of today are built to last does not mean that a sufficient breakdown policy should be intact. In fact, breakdown cover is becoming quite popular for van drivers, especially those with used vans whose manufacturer warranty has come to an end. With new vans, the need for breakdown cover isn’t always necessary given that many purchases include up to three years worth of cover. Also, newer vans are less likely to break down given that they are brand new. There are in fact 2 different types of cover that are available to drivers; a standard policy and a pay for call out policy. The standard policy as you would expect offers the most convenience to the vehicle owner as it covers the van for a full year and is paid in the form of an annual fee. This therefore provides the most convenience to drivers. As with any type of agreement, the terms and conditions do vary so it is advisable that you thoroughly check all documentation beforehand. The pay for call out policy is a cheaper option that the standard one as a van driver will only pay once the breakdown is required. The law of averages tells us that it should be cheaper anyway. However, if for some reason a vehicle were to continuously breakdown, it would probably become the most expensive option. With this type of cover then, upon breaking down, the driver must contact a breakdown company who will then instruct a local service dept to conduct the diagnosis. This is the main difference between the other options for breakdown cover as it is not the companies own patrol vans dealing with the request. This is why the pay for call out options is cheaper.