What is Short Term Car Insurance?

Short Term Car Insurance is temporary comprehensive cover, allowing you to choose when you need it and for how long – up to 28 days.

When would I need Short Term Car Insurance?

Sometimes you need car insurance for a temporary period. This could be when:

  • you need to drive your new car off the forecourt, or away from an auction or other seller and want the peace of mind of being fully covered
  • a family member or friend wishes to borrow your car or van for the weekend
  • you’re travelling on holiday with a number of people with whom you want to share driving responsibility
  • you’re visiting friends and family so that either you can be covered to drive their car or vice versa
  • or you don’t run a car all year round, but occasionally need to borrow one.
What are the benefits?
  • Fully comprehensive cover – peace of mind that you’re covered not only for third party damage but also for the car you’re driving
  • Immediate cover– you pay online by secure credit/debit card transaction, and print out your insurance cover documents
  • Flexible – you choose when you need cover and for how long from 1 – 28 days.
What does Short Term Car Insurance cover?

As standard, Short Term Insurance cover includes:

  • Legal liability for death or injury to any other person
  • Legal liability for damage to other people’s property
  • Loss or damage by fire, theft or vandalism
  • Damage to the insured vehicle in the event of any accident
  • Accident recovery and Norwich Union approved repair service.

Arranging temporary cover is fast and easy with . Pay online with a credit or debit card, print out your documents, and you or your additional driver(s) will be provided with immediate cover from 1 to 28 days with costs starting from £10.50/day for the first two days, and £4.20/day thereafter up to 28 days*.

*Short Term Insurance costs are dependent on the type of vehicle you have and which insurance group it comes under.