Taking out a part-time motor trade insurance policy is ideal for anyone who already has another occupation outside of the motor trade and buys or sells vehicles or works on them either as a business or even a hobby.

If you are great with your customer service skills and enjoy daily driving, becoming a chauffeur could be the ideal career move. Chauffeuring not only gives you the opportunity to drive luxury cars, but you also get to explore many different locations and meet a variety of different people every day.

Car dealerships and auctions can provide numerous opportunities for people interested in running a car transport business. Whether you are looking to transport vehicles on a low loader, trailer or individually with trade plates, all carry a unique set of risks.

Operating a minibus or multipurpose vehicle (MPV) for hire or reward can offer greater financial benefits than a saloon taxi only accommodating four passengers and limited luggage. Transporting people to and from the airport, weddings, parties, school, youth groups, the elderly excursions or even shopping expeditions are all more possible with a larger taxi vehicle.

It can be both profitable and rewarding to run your own company. One of the of the most popular right now in the motor trade businesses is breakdown and recovery, coming to the rescue of drivers when something goes wrong.

The UK saw a drastic fall in taxi driver numbers as the COVID pandemic hit, with the demand for public and private hire trips dwindling. Many taxi drivers saw this as the right time to pivot their taxi offering to a food delivery service.

Tyre, exhaust and accessory fitting covers a wide range of different activities which all have their own individual associated risks whether you operate from business premises or a mobile van undertaking work at a person’s house or roadside.

If you are the owner of a taxi fleet or are thinking of expanding your taxi business, getting the right level of cover for all your vehicles can be a challenge, particularly if you renew individual policies annually.