What Does Motor Trade Insurance Cover & What’s Excluded?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Mar 10, 2026 10:00:00 AM

An auto repairman receiving the car keys from a couple in his workshop, who know what motor trade insurance covers.

If your business involves vehicle sales, repairs, servicing or valeting, understanding motor trade insurance cover is essential to know your risk. Cover varies depending on the policy structure and the way your business operates. With so many policies available, it can be a challenge …

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How To Set Up A Car Dealership At Home

By Crowthorne Insurance on Mar 3, 2026 10:00:00 AM

A woman behind the desk at a car dealership who has learnt how to set up a car dealership at home.

In the post-COVID era, many people are working and running their own businesses from home, but this isn't limited to businesses whose only overheads are a laptop and a home office setup.

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5 Benefits Of Becoming A Part-Time Motor Trader

By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 24, 2026 10:00:00 AM

A young couple buying a new car at a car dealership with a man who has become a part-time motor trader.

Becoming a part-time motor trader is a popular option for people who want to operate a small-scale vehicle trading business without the huge overheads that come with running a dealership.

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Can You Get a Motor Trade Policy with Criminal Convictions?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 17, 2026 10:00:00 AM

Motor trade insurance policy explained for drivers with criminal convictions

Having a criminal conviction can make insurance more complicated. Nonetheless, yesterday's mistakes don't have to keep you from tomorrow's business success in the motor trade.

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Motor Trade Cover Explained: Does Drunk Driving Invalidate Insurance?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 10, 2026 10:00:00 AM

Motor trade cover explained with drunk driving insurance exclusions highlighted.

For anyone working in the motor trade, handling vehicles carries a great deal of responsibility. What happens if a named driver on your policy is found to be over the alcohol limit? Does drunk driving invalidate insurance?

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What To Look For In Motor Trade Insurance Companies Before You Buy

By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 3, 2026 10:00:00 AM

A man working in a motor trade company handing out papers that need to be signed to future customers.

Choosing the right motor trade insurance company can feel daunting, especially with so many options across the UK market. Whether you’re a full-time car dealer, part-time mechanic or mobile valeter, finding the right policy is vital to protect your vehicles, staff and livelihood.

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What Is Motor Trade Insurance: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 29, 2026 10:00:00 AM

Car keys being handed over during a motor trade insurance transaction.

Whether you buy, sell, repair, or move vehicles as part of your business operations, having the right insurance in place is vital. Motor trade insurance is not necessarily a legal requirement. Nonetheless, it protects businesses and individuals involved in any aspect of the motor trad …

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Understanding Home Insurance Subsidence Cover: Essential For Older Properties

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 27, 2026 10:00:01 AM

Hands protecting a model house representing home insurance subsidence cover.

Older homes often have character, charm, and a sense of identity that newer properties may lack. However, their age also makes them vulnerable to greater structural risk. One of the most significant of these is subsidence. As buildings get older, foundations and materials can weaken, …

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A History Of Subsidence? What To Know About Subsidence Home Insurance

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 22, 2026 10:00:01 AM

The wall of a home with subsidence, where insurance is needed.

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people will ever make. Discovering a history of subsidence can therefore be very worrying. The very word itself can even raise alarm bells, but a history of subsidence doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker. With the right checks and the …

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What Insurance Does A Mobile Mechanic Need?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 20, 2026 10:00:00 AM

A mobile mechanic working on a car with the correct insurance.

Working as a mobile mechanic offers freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to build a business on your own terms. With that freedom, however, comes a degree of responsibility. From driving customer vehicles to working roadside and carrying valuable tools, mobile mechanics face seve …

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