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Temporary motor insurance

We have teamed up with Go Shorty to offer you temporary car and van insurance.

Instant Short Term Car & Van Insurance​

Temporary car and van insurance can be a lifesaver when you’re in a pinch. Whether you need to add an additional driver to your car for a few days or need coverage to drive someone else’s vehicle, Go Shorty has you covered. We compare top temporary insurance providers in the UK, so you don’t have to. Get quotes in under a minute, purchase your policy online in just a few clicks, and receive your insurance documents instantly via email.

Instant online cover from 1 to 28 days

Whatever the situation, if you need to arrange temporary cover, Go Shorty can get you on the road in minutes. Confident in the knowledge that you are insured with comprehensive cover!

1 to 28 Days

You select your preferred cover period.

Comprehensive Cover

Cover for your vehicle in the event of a claim.

Drivers Aged 19-75 Insured

Wide scope of ages covered.

Learner Drivers Aged 17-75

Cover to practise in your own or someone else’s car from 1-140 days.

Flexible Excess

Adjust your excess to a level that you are comfortable with.

Impound Insurance

Release vehicle from an impound (legal minimum 30 days cover & Third Party Only)

Learner Driver Cover

Go Shorty have included insurers on their panel that offer cover to learner drivers, both for those wanting to practise in a borrowed car, or in their own vehicle.

Go Shorty’s insurers can offer cover to learners aged 17 to 75 if they are looking to learn in their own vehicle. This cover is available from 1 day to 24 weeks.

Impound Cover

Impounded car insurance can assist you in the release of an impounded car. When you produce your car documentation at the impound, you will be required to produce insurance documentation valid for a minimum of 30 days. Not all policies are acceptable, as some standard insurance policies specifically exclude use for releasing cars from impounds.

The impound policy meets the minimum legal requirement to release your vehicle from an impound.

Why would you need Temporary Insurance?

Temporary insurance is ideal for situations where you need short-term coverage without committing to a long-term policy.
It also offers peace of mind and legal protection for these specific, short-term needs.

Buying a new vehicle or test driving

Often when you are looking at buying a vehicle you may not be certain if it’s going to be the one for you. When you find the right vehicle, get some Drive Away insurance for a couple of days and that allows you the luxury of some extra time to compare the best annual cover options without the urgency to commit straight away.

Temporarily adding drivers

Friends or family come to stay with you and needs to use your car, simply buy some temporary additional insurance for that driver. Whatever the period you need cover for, a day, a week, or up to 28 days, we can offer instant hassle-free cover.

Borrow a friend’s vehicle

If you do not own your own vehicle, or you have one but it’s not suitable for the journey you are about to take or the furniture you need to move, getting some temporary car or van insurance on that vehicle may be the perfect solution for you. Instant online cover in minutes, meaning you can download your documents and drive without any hassle.

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