Monthly Archives: October 2017
Ways to Save Money on Minibus Insurance
If you own a minibus then you need to make sure you properly protect it by getting a good minibus insurance policy.
Insurance costs are higher than ever so it’s important to take any steps you can in order to reduce the cost of your minibus insurance. Below are some excellent ways to do this.
Pay for your policy annually
Although most people prefer to pay for their policy on a monthly basis, you can save money by paying annually instead. If you can pay upfront in a lump sum, then the majority of insurance providers will offer you a discount for doing this. Be sure to push for the best deal you can when paying annually.
Secure your minibus
Theft is a big risk for minibus owners. The more likely your vehicle is to be stolen, the more you can expect to pay for cover. This is because insurance providers will take into account how secure your minibus is based on a number of factors. These include – where your minibus is kept when not in use, what security features it has and the area you live in.
Get quotes from different insurance providers
This one should be obvious. Getting as many quotes as possible is one of the best ways you can save money on minibus insurance since it will help you to prevent overspending on your cover. Sites like Clean Green Cars makes getting quotes from different insurance providers very simple. You simply fill in a quote form and are then sent tailored policies from different insurance providers. You just pick the best one.
Install a dash cam
Using a dash cam is another way you can save money on minibus insurance. Dash cams can be bought fairly cheaply now and a growing number of insurance providers are offering discounts to customers who use them.
Get a limited mileage policy
If you only use your minibus at certain times and not as an everyday vehicle, then you can lower the cost of your insurance by getting a limited mileage policy. This is where you and your insurance provider agree to a certain number of miles that you’ll stay under.
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How to Become a Taxi Driver
Thousands of people in the UK make a living as a taxi driver. Working as a taxi driver can be stressful but also comes with many perks, such as constantly meeting new people from all walks of life and not having to be stuck behind a desk all day.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a taxi driver but aren’t sure where to start then the guide below should prove very helpful.
What you need
- A licence – In order to work as a taxi driver, you’ll need to a get a taxi driver’s licence. The requirements for getting a taxi driver’s licence vary depending on where you live in the UK and which council you need to apply to. In all cases though, you’ll need to pass a test to show that you’re competent enough tow work as a taxi driver.
- A vehicle – Another thing you’ll need to work as a taxi driver is your own vehicle. It’s usually best to get a vehicle that’s less than 10 years old and reasonably cheap to insure.
- Taxi insurance – In order to work as a taxi driver, you also need to get a taxi insurance policy. Taxi insurance usually includes cover for road risks as well as things like liability claims and breakdowns. You can keep costs down by getting a third party only policy but this will only provide enough protection to cover other road users when you’re involved in a collision that you’re to blame for.
Finding work
When it comes to finding work as a taxi driver there are certain things that will make you more employable. First of all, if you’re very young and have only started driving recently then it’s probably not going to be realistic to work as a taxi driver. This is because taxi firms generally like drivers who are considered low risk i.e. least likely to be involved in collisions or other incidents that might lead to liability claims etc.
In order to be more employable you would ideally have at least 10 years’ driving experience, have no driving or criminal convictions and have a good attitude and friendly demeanour.
Another way to make yourself more attractive to potential employers is by getting a specialist vehicle, such as a minibus.… More