9 seater minibus including driver! INSURANCE h**l! Where can I get insured?

Question

Bought a minibus for our football team (5 aside) to travel up and down the country and save having to take additional cars. The bus was origninally a 13 seater which I am unable to get insured as I am 23, I took 4 seats out to make it a 9 seater and have had the logbook altered. However, insurance companies wont go any where near me, why is this? I have 4 years NCB and have been driving for 4 years, the DVLA say I can drive anything upto 17 seats under 3.5 tonne, so why cant I get insurance? its hardly a sports car and am sure it wont be breaking many speed limits. Can any 1 help? Thanks

Answer 1

There is One easy solution to this!

You should apply for a PCV, Passenger carrying vehicle licence in Class B1.

It is not legal if you are driving a minibus for private use if you have passed your test after a certain date, This is about 1997 I think, but you would have to check on the website.

After having this, they will recognise you as a qualified driver.

Answer 2

from an insurance company

Answer 3

go to confused.com, input all your details and let them search for you

Answer 4

Try a local insurance broker. As you are under 25 it may be tricky but possibly minibus plus scheme will quote.

NB - the premium will depend on whether you take payment for transporting them (other than to cover costs)

As a last resort the broker will suggest Tradex.

Answer 5

most insurance companies want over 25s for a mini bus

Answer 6

get your mum or dad to insure it and put you on as a named driver this will work out cheaper aswell