Commercial Vehicle Direct Reviews 

3,067
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 134 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and patience, often going above and beyond to clearly explain policy details and listen to individual situations. Many people highlight the first-class service and excellent customer support, noting that interactions are pleasant, efficient, and make them feel valued. Reviewers consistently find the pricing to be very competitive and cost-effective, often receiving great deals and saving money on their policies. The overall user experience is described as simple, straightforward, and quick, with customers appreciating the hassle-free application and renewal processes.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to with the lovely Katie Brock today. She was very prompt with getting me a reasonable quotation for my car insurance and was ever so kind & polite. She understood my situation and explained t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Churchill van insurance bailed out with short notice and no explanation, you were great, with a far better policy. As a self-employed person, vehicle insurance is not only vital, but equally it has to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gentleman who dealt with my enquiry was extremely helpful. Clear and precise. Excellent quotation for my new van, which I was only to happy to accept. Considering I had never heard of your company... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was first class. All the representatives especially Kyle were helpful and nothing was too much trouble the whole process was smooth and easy it was all done quickly and efficient. I woul... See more

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Company details

  1. Insurance Agency

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We’ve been selling van insurance since 2001. Our team knows everything there is about vans, from all the different makes and models, to what insurance policies are needed depending on the vehicle’s use and your specific needs. Whether you’re a seasoned van driver or you’ve just hired a commercial vehicle on finance, you’re in safe hands.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick to use Good price less than…

Quick to use Good price less than last year

January 21, 2026
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hello Roy,

Thank you for the great review - we always aim to provide you with the best possible price and we're glad you're happy with what you've paid this year.

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly

Very friendly, very helpful i always chose to use CVD

January 20, 2026
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hello Simon,

Thanks for the 5* review! We pride ourselves on our agents providing a friendly service and giving customers all required information!

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good but long winded

January 12, 2026
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hello,

Thank you for the 5* review! We're sorry you found the process to be long winded, we regularly review our scripts to ensure that we disclose all necessary information and provide you with everything we need, and making it as pain free for customers as possible.

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They have always managed to come up…

They have always managed to come up with a reasonable quote for me.

December 30, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hello Mr Fowler,

Thanks for the 5* review, we're glad you are happy with the quote provided!

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service from Kanye🌺🌺🌺

I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Kanye for her outstanding service and professionalism. She was extremely helpful, patient, and went above and beyond to support me and explain everything clearly regarding my insurance quote. Her communication was excellent, and it was clear that she genuinely cares about her customers.
She is a real asset to the company, and I have no doubt she has a very bright future ahead. I wish her every success. Highly recommended

thank you, Kanye!

January 9, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hi Mohammed,

Thank you so much for the great review! We'll make sure Kanye and her manager receive this excellent feedback and she is rewarded for this.

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rang me before policy expired/…

Rang me before policy expired/ discussed and got me a better deal, have used CVD for a few years now 👌👌

December 20, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hello Diane,

Thanks for the 5* review! We're glad you're pleased with the deal for your insurance.

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used cvd for years

I've used cvd for years , always very good on the phone and get your insurance sorted in good time .

December 19, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hi Simon,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you're happy with the process and value your many years of loyalty!

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

I had a complex request and Kanye was incredibly helpful and patient. Great service.

December 15, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for the 5* review, we'll ensure Kanye receives your great feedback!

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very polite and efficient

Very polite and efficient.
Thanks very much.

December 5, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

HI Robert,

Thanks for the great review, we're glad you're pleased with the service!

Connor

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience let down by dismissive follow up.

Very easy move from my old insurance company to this company.
Easy to understand, helpful and pleasant person on the phone completing the details.
My only criticism would be that after emailing me a request for some information-which i supplied-They failed to answer a couple of questions i asked in relation to their request for information. They simply replied with 'We now have all the information we need' so a little disappointing really. Let down an otherwise text book process.

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hello Mark,

Thank you for your review. We're glad you found the process easy to understand and found our agents to be helpful and answer your queries.

I apologise that you received no reply to your queries, I have located this email communication and have replied to your queries. I have also fed back to the admin team to ensure emails are reviewed in full so this doesn't happen again.

Thanks,
Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Gentleman who dealt with my enquiry was extremely helpful. Clear and precise. Excellent quotation for my new van, which I was only to happy to accept. Considering I had never heard of your company prior to my call, I will highly recommend yourselves to other van owners. Thanks again

December 6, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hi Richard, We're happy to hear that the enquiry was handled helpfully and precisely. We're glad you were happy with the quotation and appreciate you recommending us to other van owners, despite not knowing us before. Thanks again!

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very goodthanks

December 4, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hi Julian,

Thank you so much for the 5* review - please get in touch if you have any queries regarding your insurance policy.

Connor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been with CVD for several years…

I have been with CVD for several years now and find on renewal each year I have found them very helpful and competitive when speaking to them. I fully recommend any one .

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

We appreciate your continued trust over the years. We're happy to hear that you've found our team helpful and our rates competitive during your renewal process. Thank you for recommending us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The young lady was very helpful and…

The young lady was very helpful and friendly. No complaints 👌

November 21, 2025
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

We're happy to hear that the young lady was helpful and friendly! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Look no further… some serious professionals here. Excellent service

I spoke to with the lovely Katie Brock today. She was very prompt with getting me a reasonable quotation for my car insurance and was ever so kind & polite. She understood my situation and explained throughly the policy details that were available. It felt nice to be listened to as I’d been let down by 10+ other brokers who weren’t interested in helping me retrieve a quote. Highly recommended. 5 stars all round for Katie!!

November 25, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hi Harry,

Thank you so much for the great review. We take pride in the service we provide to our customers so it's pleasing to hear you are happy with the service.

I will ensure this great feedback is passed to Katie's manager so she will receive the recognition she deserves!

Connor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a good company to deal with Never…

Not a good company to deal with Never in 40+ years of driving have i had such difficulties with a insurance company Decided to cancel policy & because I was over 14 day cooling off period They charged me a further £191 Welcome to Rip of Britain

October 20, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Commercial Vehicle Direct

Hello John,

We're sorry that you aren't happy with the validation process. In order to keep our premiums low, many of our insurers require documents to validate your policy and prevent fraud.

I have sent you an email to discuss this in more detail.

Connor

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