Your guide to temporary car insurance
Whether in an emergency or heading out on a road trip, there are many reasons why you might need temporary car insurance.
How to get temporary car insurance
With fully comprehensive and flexible coverage and policies ranging from 1 hour to 28 days, Tempcover makes this easy.
- Fill in your details
- Get your quote
- Purchase your policy
Get a quote in under 2 minutes.
10 reasons to choose Tempcover
- Your car’s broken down…
- You’re borrowing a friend’s car
- You’re picking up a new car
- You’re learning to drive
- You’re a young driver
- You’re heading out on a road trip
- You’re taking a car for a test drive
- You have important business to attend to
- You’re renewing your annual insurance
- There’s an emergency
1. Tempcover It when your car breaks down…
Is your main car in the garage? Tempcover can keep you on the road in another car for however long it takes to get your one back up and running.
2. Tempcover It when you’re borrowing a friend’s car
Our temporary car insurance will cover you to drive a friend or family member’s car for a period of time that suits you.
3. Tempcover It when you’re picking up a new car
It’s such an exciting time when you buy a new car, but one thing that could quickly spoil your day is to realise you are not covered to drive the car away. Our driveaway cover gives you the chance to get home and then arrange your annual cover.
4. Tempcover It when you’re learning to drive
There are a number of learner driver rules to follow, not least the fact you need to be insured while taking private lessons. Our learner driver insurance offers cover from 12 hours up to 28 days.
5. Tempcover It if you’re a young driver
Drivers under 25 often have higher insurance premiums to pay as they are considered higher risk. This is an expense many students could do without. Our student car insurance means they can cover themselves for their journeys home or to university and throughout the summer holidays.
6. Tempcover It if you’re heading out on a road trip
Heading out on a long journey and planning to share the drive? We’ll cover you and your friend so you can focus on getting the snack choices and Spotify playlist right.
7. Tempcover It when you’re taking a car for a test drive
Buying privately and looking forward to your test drive? Don’t forget your temporary insurance. Our fully comprehensive temp car cover can last for as long as your drive.
8. Tempcover It when you have important business to attend to
Our temporary business car insurance is useful if you are normally covered for personal use but occasionally need to travel for business reasons.
9. You’re renewing your annual insurance
Need some time to find a cheaper quote for annual insurance or one that is suited exactly to your needs? Tempcover can cover you for up to a month so you can shop around for the best deal.
10. Tempcover It when there’s an emergency
Things can happen at the most unexpected times. Tempcover’s emergency car insurance can help get you out of a tight spot in next to no time.
Now you’ve seen the reasons you might need temporary car insurance, it’s time to get a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is temporary car insurance?
Tempcover has been helping people get temporary car insurance for the past 15 years and has insured well over two million customers in this time.
With our cover, you can get immediate temporary car insurance, anytime, anywhere. You can get a policy 24/7 online so anytime you need cover, it’s there ready to go. Cover lasts anywhere between 1 hour and 28 days and your No Claims remains unaffected.
How does temporary car insurance work?
We work with a panel of short-term insurers in the UK to compare their quotes and ensure all of our prices are competitive. We don’t only work with them based on price, but also on the level of cover and service they offer.
Whatever the type of policy, you’ll receive your documents instantly.
How much does temporary car insurance cost?
Your temporary car insurance quote will vary depending on a number of factors, including your age and experience plus the details of the vehicle you are being insured on. We work with a number of different insurers to compare quotes and ensure the price is competitive.
