Swinton: Van Drivers Voted Least Likely to Make an Insurance Claim

Apr 07, 2010 12:17 CEST

Van drivers are least likely to make insurance claims, according to a survey of 1,500 Swinton Commercial van insurance customers.

The survey carried out by the van insurance retailer revealed that over 70% of commercial van drivers would rather pay for minor repairs than claim on their insurance in order to maintain their no claims discount.

The survey also found that almost a third of voters would leave scratches and dents unrepaired, if it means preserving their no claims.

The two most common reasons stated by van drivers for not making claims were to preserve their no claims discount and the fact that minor external damages to vehicles were not of an immediate concern.

Other reasons included not having the time, not wanting to complete the paperwork and to avoid paying any excess.

The survey showed that car drivers were most likely to make claims, followed closely by motorcyclists.

Phil Moss, Commercial Vehicle Manager at Swinton Commercial said: "We would advise van drivers to carry out all necessary repairs. If they don't want to lose their no claims discount, then paying up front is one way to do this while ensuring that their vehicle remains road safe."