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Temporary Car Insurance Made Simple.
Flexible short-term cover from 1 hour to 28 days. Get a quote in minutes, pay securely and receive your documents instantly.
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Cover from
1 hour to 28 days
1 hour to 28 days
Instant documents
by email
by email
Fully comprehensive
cover
cover
Secure payments
and data
and data
WHY CHOOSE TEMPORARY CAR INSURANCE?
Cover for the moments a yearly policy does not fit.
Picking up a new car?
Drive away with cover in place before you leave the forecourt.
Short trips or days out?
Flexible cover for one day, a weekend or up to 28 days.
Performance & specialists
Cover for a wide range of vehicles including performance and prestige.
HOW IT WORKS
From registration to documents in one clean flow.
The quote journey keeps your vehicle and driver details saved as you move from quote to payment and policy documents.
01Enter registration
02Add driver details
03Choose cover
04Pay securely
WHO WE COVER
Flexible options for different drivers and vehicles.
Young drivers
Temporary options for eligible drivers from age 17 and above.
Performance cars
Selected premium, prestige and performance vehicles.
Convicted drivers
Specialist temporary cover for some previous motoring convictions.
Vans & daily cover
Short-term cover for practical vehicle use when you only need a few days.
CUSTOMERS
Trusted by UK drivers nationwide
0+ drivers insured
INSTANT DOCUMENTS
Your documents, ready online.
After successful payment, your policy documents are created and sent digitally so you can get on with your day.
FAQS
Questions before you start?
Who can buy temporary car insurance?
Temporary car insurance may be available to eligible drivers with a valid licence, subject to vehicle, driver and insurer criteria.
How quickly does cover start?
Cover can usually start after successful payment and policy issue. Documents are sent digitally.
Is temporary insurance legally recognised in the UK?
Yes, valid temporary motor insurance can meet UK road insurance requirements for the selected cover period.
How long can I get cover for?
GetTempCover is designed for short-term cover periods from 1 hour to 28 days, subject to eligibility.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start with your registration.
Your vehicle and driver information will be saved as you move through the quote journey.