Detailed and comprehensive car trailer insurance cover giving you greater levels of protection over typical third party policies. The policy covers liability in the event of theft and accidental damage. Additionally, you are fully covered should the trailer become detached from the vehicle.

Irrespective of the trailers usage and the location it is stored, we can safeguard the car trailer owner with impressive levels of protection.

Car Trailer Insurance Policy Summary:

A premium starting from just £89.00
Trailer under 3 years old? We give you 'new for old cover'
Need a replacement? We include hire cover.
Trailer cover for European journeys

An example of our car trailer insurance policy cover

Flatbed trailers
Transport trailers
Trailers used for tipping
Car transport trailers
General duty trailers
Box trailers
Trailers used in livestock transport

Taking steps to reduce trailer theft

Trailers can be stolen from your home or from public car parks. They are frequently taken from hotel, restaurant and business premises whilst owners are on holiday. This is especially inconvenient, especially if you depend on the trailer for income or competitive pursuits. Obviously, when away from the security of home it is even more difficult to protect your property, and depending on your location at the time it can be difficult to report a theft.

Ways to protect your car trailer

• Insurance - It is increasingly important to protect your car trailer with special insurance for car trailers. Car trailer insurance is inexpensive and covers theft, fire and storm damage, if your trailer is stored or in a parking area. Having car trailer insurance will protect you in the event your trailer is stolen or damaged while it is parked.

• Keep your Car Trailer Unloaded – Never keep any valuable possessions in or on your trailer. Always unload the trailer when you are at home. This way if the trailer is stolen, at least you will not lose the cargo it may have been carrying.

• Trailer Hitch Ball Locks – Special Locks are available for your trailer hitch to prevent theft with a key lock. While it may not make theft impossible, it certainly makes it more difficult.

• Electronic Transponders or Tags – Police and other authorities can track your trailer and find its location, no matter where thieves have taken it.

• UV Etching – Special technology can create etching in different spots on your trailer which can only be seen under UV lights. This way if your trailer is found it can be identified, while thieves will not be able to see or remove the marks.

• Physical Blocking – Angled legs under your trailer can be set to prevent your trailer from rolling. This can make theft more difficult. Also simple tyre blocks and wheel clamps can aid in theft prevention.

• Alarms – Alarms sound when thieves tamper with your trailer. These sorts of alarms make noise and frighten off most would be thieves.

• On Line Listings of Stolen Vehicles – There are UK sites which will help you recover your stolen car trailer. By placing a description of your stolen vehicle or trailer on these sites, you alert prospective buyers, or at least the ones nice enough to check first.

By taking precautions, keeping your trailer stored properly and equipping it with various alarms, tracking devices, physical blocks and UV markings, you can reduce your risks. By insuring your trailer with inexpensive car trailer insurance, you can insure your car trailer against theft, if it is stolen.

Insurance for car trailers is inexpensive and protects your valuable asset. The police and online sites will help you locate your stolen trailer. By taking the proper precautions your investment is safe, despite the common thieves who may want to steal your car trailer. Insurance for car trailers is a safeguard against loss, but of course it is best to try to prevent theft by taking additional precautions.