What does temporary insurance cover?
With comprehensive cover as standard on temporary car insurance (excluding impounded), you’re covered for any damage to yourself, your car and/or any third parties involved in an accident.
We also currently hold an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot with over 30,000 reveiws.
Since 2006, we've delivered short-term insurance products for 2.5 million drivers.
We work with a panel of insurers to help you get the policy you need from a range of options and durations. This means you only pay for the time you choose plus additional extras to help get the cover you want.
Depending on the type of vehicle you need to insure, you can select the duration you want from just 1 hour up to 28 days.
Our temporary car, van, learner and bike insurance (excluding impounded) comes with fully comprehensive cover as standard. You get the highest level of cover available whether you’re borrowing a vehicle or letting someone use yours.
It’s unbelievably quick to get the temp vehicle insurance you need, thanks to our incredibly simple quote process – it takes under 2 minutes to get a policy!
Our highly skilled team works hard to make it as easy as possible for you to get the right short-term insurance. Anytime, anywhere – with Tempcover, there’s no waiting around.
We also currently hold an ‘Excellent’ rating on the customer review site Trustpilot.
Drivers aged 17-78 can find flexible short-term car insurance from 1 hour to 28 days - ideal for a range of everyday situations.
Tradesmen or drivers looking to borrow a van, aged 17-77, can find temporary insurance from 1 hour to 28 days temporary van insurance.
Get flexible, short-term cover for a range of delivery jobs including single or multi-stop deliveries with temporary courier insurance.
Time is crucial when your vehicle is impounded. Don’t waste that time – get covered quickly with impounded vehicle insurance.
Get up to 7 days cover with temporary motorbike insurance. It’s ideal for occasional riders.
Get extra practice without the worry. Temporary learner insurance provides fully comprehensive short-term cover and protects the owner’s NCD.
With tailored temporary expats insurance, returning ex-pats can get flexible and affordable temp car insurance if they want to drive while in the UK.
We offer drivers short-term car insurance that covers them to drive across all EU member states, along with other European countries.
University students can save money with our short-term car insurance – perfect for when you're home from uni and want to use the folks' car.
With comprehensive cover as standard on temporary car insurance (excluding impounded), you’re covered for any damage to yourself, your car and/or any third parties involved in an accident.
Tempcover works with a panel of insurers to ensure we can provide temporary car insurance for as many drivers as possible. Because of this, full details of cover may differ depending on the insurer. Please double-check the policy wording before purchasing to confirm what is specifically covered in your policy.
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Whether you’re borrowing a car, moving house, visiting friends and family, or learning to drive, temporary vehicle insurance can help you find the cover you need for your situation. It's quick, easy, and gives you peace of mind on the road.
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