Cinematic Sports Car
4.9/5 Excellent (10k+ reviews)

Temporary
Car Cover in 2
minutes.

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.

Protects the vehicle owner's No Claims Discount
Instant email delivery of your insurance certificate
Flexible cover for full and provisional license holders
From £15

Get Covered Now

Enter your registration to begin

GB
Secure 256-Bit Encryption
VISA
Mastercard
PayPal
FCA Regulated

On the Road in 3 Simple Steps

We've stripped away the complex paperwork. Our online system is designed to get you insured and driving legally in under two minutes.

1

Tell us the Vehicle

Enter the registration number of the car or van you want to drive. Our system automatically looks up the vehicle details.

2

Choose Your Duration

Select how long you need cover for (from 1 hour up to 28 days) and fill in a few basic details about yourself.

3

Pay & Drive Instantly

Checkout securely. Your policy starts immediately (or whenever you choose) and documents arrive in your inbox instantly.

Flexible Cover for Every Situation

Our short term car insurance is designed to fit your life, providing standalone comprehensive cover when you need it most.

Driving friend's car

Driving a Friend's Car

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.

Buying new car

Buying a New Car

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.

Learner driver

Learner Driver Cover

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Ready to hit the road?

Join over 100,000 drivers who trust QuickCarInsure for fast, flexible, and fully comprehensive cover.

Get Your Quote in 2 Mins