Need to borrow a car? Buying a new one? Get fully comprehensive short term insurance from 1 hour to 28 days without risking the owner's NCD.
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We've stripped away the complex paperwork. Our online system is designed to get you insured and driving legally in under two minutes.
Enter the registration number of the car or van you want to drive. Our system automatically looks up the vehicle details.
Select how long you need cover for (from 1 hour up to 28 days) and fill in a few basic details about yourself.
Checkout securely. Your policy starts immediately (or whenever you choose) and documents arrive in your inbox instantly.
Our short term car insurance is designed to fit your life, providing standalone comprehensive cover when you need it most.
Perfect for road trips, sharing the driving, or running errands. Insure a friend or family member's car knowing their annual NCD is 100% protected if you claim.
Found your dream car? Get 1 to 24 hours cover to legally test drive it or get it all the way home without rushing your annual insurance policy.
Get extra private practice in a parent or friend's car. Separate insurance means a parent is safe in the knowledge their insurance is protected.
Everything you need to know about our short term insurance.
Yes, we offer specialized policies for young drivers. While some high-performance vehicle groups may have age restrictions, our panel of underwriters provides comprehensive options for drivers aged 18 and over, subject to standard criteria.
Absolutely not. Our temporary car insurance policies are completely standalone. If you have an unfortunate incident while driving a borrowed car, the claim is made against your short-term policy, leaving the owner's NCD 100% protected.
Your coverage can begin instantaneously. The moment your secure payment is processed and authorized on our platform, your policy becomes active, and your legal PDF certificate is dispatched to your inbox.
To generate your initial premium calculation, you only need the Vehicle Registration Number (VRN). To finalize the purchase, you will securely input your UK driving license details and basic personal information.
Yes. Standard short-term policies exclude impound recovery, but we offer a bespoke 'Impound Release' specific policy that provides the legal minimum 30-day coverage required by UK police compounds.
We operate with total pricing transparency. The quote you see is the exact premium you pay. There are no hidden administrative setup fees added at the end of your journey.
Our policies are engineered exclusively for privately owned vehicles. For commercial rental cars from agencies, you must utilize the agency's specific insurance or a dedicated excess waiver product.
Yes, we provide specialized coverage tailored for learner drivers. This allows provisional license holders to practice in a friend or family member's vehicle with full legal protection.
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