Renewal preparation

Garage Insurance Checklist

A practical list of the information a garage, MOT station or autocentre should review before requesting terms or renewing cover.

Business activities

List servicing, MOT testing, tyres, diagnostics, recovery, sales, body repairs, mobile work and subcontracted activities.

Vehicles

Confirm maximum customer and stock vehicle values, courtesy cars, performance vehicles and overnight storage.

Property

Use realistic rebuilding, contents, tools, machinery and stock values rather than historic purchase prices.

People

Check employees, apprentices, directors, casual workers and everyone who may drive under the policy.

Security

Record alarms, CCTV, key control, fencing, lighting, immobilisation and fire precautions.

Continuity

Estimate how long it could take to rebuild, replace equipment, recalibrate and resume MOT testing.

Why accurate information matters

Commercial insurance relies on a fair presentation of the risk. Material changes should be disclosed clearly, and assumptions or statements of fact should be checked rather than accepted automatically.