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Why get a delivery van insurance policy for a gray license plate?

Today, “gray license plates ” no longer exist in the literal sense. Since the introduction of the license plate card, physical gray license plates are no longer used. The term “gray license plate” is now used only to indicate that certain vehicles are intended for the transport of goods. These are mostly delivery vans.

Just like with other cars, you need to get insurance for a delivery van. But what kind of insurance should you get? And how do you choose the best delivery van insurance for a gray license plate? In this blog post, Alpina explains it all for you.

Your delivery van insurance coverage

Third-Party Liability (Mandatory)

  • Damage to others
  • Theft, joyriding, and missing persons
  • Window damage
  • Damage caused by fire or natural disasters
  • Damage to one's own vehicle caused by a collision

Limited Comprehensive Coverage

  • Damage to others
  • Theft, joyriding, and missing persons
  • Window damage
  • Damage caused by fire or natural disasters
  • Damage to one's own vehicle caused by a collision

All-Risk (Liability + Comprehensive)

  • Damage to others
  • Theft, joyriding, and missing persons
  • Window damage
  • Damage caused by fire or natural disasters
  • Damage to one's own vehicle caused by a collision
Commercial Vehicle Insurance for Gray License Plates

What does a gray-plate delivery van insurance policy cover?

Insurance for delivery vans with gray license plates includes a number of specific provisions. These depend on the type of insurance you purchase. We’ll explain the different types of insurance for you.

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Third-Party Liability Insurance

WA stands for “Civil Liability.” Civil liability insurance is mandatory for anyone who wants to drive a delivery van on the road. This insurance covers the damages you cause to others. If you hit someone with your delivery van, you won’t have to pay for the damages to the other person. However, you will be responsible for the damages to your own delivery van.

 

Third-Party Liability and Limited Comprehensive Coverage

Limited comprehensive insurance covers a few additional items beyond what is covered by liability insurance. For example, it also compensates for damage caused by theft, joyriding, loss, glass damage, fire, and natural disasters. However, damage to your own delivery van is still not covered.

 

All-Risk

With All-Risk insurance, damage to your own delivery van is covered in addition to everything already covered by limited comprehensive insurance. This type of insurance is typically purchased for newer delivery vans, since repairs are often more expensive than for older models.

What's the best insurance for a delivery van with a gray license plate?

What should you look for to find the best insurance for your delivery van? The following points may be helpful to you.

 

New or used delivery van

Your choice of insurance will depend in part on the value of your delivery van. New vehicles generally have a higher value. Older vehicles with high mileage typically have a lower value. As a result, you may choose to purchase comprehensive insurance for new delivery vans and third-party liability or limited comprehensive insurance for older delivery vans.

 

Coverage

Check to see if any supplemental modules are offered. These modules are extensions of the basic insurance plans. This means you may be reimbursed for additional expenses if you decide to purchase them.

 

Premium

Your premium will be higher if you choose to purchase more comprehensive coverage. Decide for yourself whether you think the higher premium is worth it in relation to the value of your car. If not, you’re better off choosing less comprehensive coverage with a lower premium.

 

Get your commercial vehicle insurance for gray-plate vehicles through Alpina: simple and affordable

Are you considering purchasing gray-plate van insurance? Then take out a policy with Alpina today! Thanks to our wide range of coverage options, you can always choose the insurance plan that best suits your needs. Do you still have any doubts or questions about our gray-plate van insurance? Feel free to contact our customer service team. They’re here to answer all your questions.

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To calculate the premiums, we need the postal code of the primary driver. For personal use, the youngest driver must live at the same address as the applicant. For business use, please enter the company’s postal code here.
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