Choosing the right van, and the right commercial van insurance, is key for any business that relies on light goods vehicles.
Renault offers a range of van models for all types of work, and knowing their insurance groups can make a big difference to your van insurance costs.
In this guide, we’ll look at the different insurance groups for Renault vans, and how they can affect your insurance premiums.
What are the Renault van insurance group ratings?
In the UK, van insurance groups range from 1-50, with group 1 being the most affordable for older vans (group 21 is the cheapest for vans built after 2016).
Renault vans fall into different groups based on things like their engine power, build quality and security features. And these can affect the amount you'll pay to insure them.
Here are a few popular Renault van models and the insurance groups they fall into:
Renault Kangoo van
The Renault Kangoo van usually falls into insurance groups 2-5 for earlier models. Kangoo vans registered after 2016 range from groups 22-35.
Renault Trafic van
The Renault Trafic, a popular medium-sized van, is usually in groups 3-12 for pre-2016 models. Trafic vans released after 2016 are in groups 25-47.
Renault Master
The large Renault Master cargo van falls into insurance groups 10-18 for older models. Newer Masters registered from 2016 onward range from groups 35-49.
What affects Renault van insurance group classifications?
- Engine size – Larger engines typically mean higher groups.
- Weight – Heavier vans generally cost more to insure.
- Repair costs – Vans with lower repair and parts costs can have lower ratings.
- Safety features – Advanced technology may help to reduce your premiums.
How does registration year impact insurance groups?
Newer Renault vans tend to be placed in slightly higher (more expensive) insurance groups due to the expensive technology and parts built into them. This makes them more expensive to repair or replace following an accident.
However, compared with much older vans, their improved safety features can help to offset some of the cost rises. Because they’re safer to drive, and less likely to be stolen, their insurance risk can go down. And this means lower insurance costs, too.
So, picking the right Renault van, and the right business van insurance can make a big difference to your ongoing business costs. Get to know your van insurance groups, and you could save some money over the long run.
Frequently asked questions about Renault van insurance
What category of van is the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Trafic is classified as a medium-sized van, offering cargo space in the region of 5-9 cubic metres.
How much does it cost to insure a Renault Kangoo van each year?
The amount you’ll pay to insure a Renault Kangoo depends on things like your age, where you live and your driving history. For a personal policy, you might pay somewhere in the region of £500–£800 a year on average. If you’re insuring a Renault Kangoo for business or work, you’ll probably pay much more than this.
What is the cheapest Renault van to insure?
The Renault Kangoo is typically the most affordable Renault van to insure, with models falling into the lower insurance groups.
What insurance group is the Renault Master van in?
The Renault Master is in groups 10-18 for earlier models, and groups 35-49 for Master vans registered after 2016.
