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Temporary insurance

for cars, vans and learner drivers

Cover from 1 hour to 28 days in an instant

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Get quotes, buy online and be on your way in less than 2 minutes!

Temporary insurance

for cars, vans and learner drivers

Cover from 1 hour to 28 days in an instant

Vehicle Registration Logo
Don’t know the reg? Click here.

Get quotes, buy online and be on your way in less than 2 minutes!

Get instant online cover
from 1 hour to 28 days
in three quick & easy steps

1

Fill out our quick online form

2

Get an online quote & choose your options

3

Just pay online & you are instantly insured!

Don’t just take our word for it

Why use GoShorty?


Temp car insurance for drivers 19 to 75


Temporary van insurance for drivers aged 21 to 75


Temporary learner driver insurance for drivers aged 17 to 74


Temporary under 21 car insurance for students and learner drivers


We cover vehicle values from £500 to £60,000 (some limitations apply)


Cover available from 1 hour to 28 days for cars and vans


Easy to use online quote form, get short term cover in minutes


All policies are fully comprehensive


Can be used to cover business use on a private car

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Help Center

Our Help Centre contains answers to all of the questions you might have about temporary insurance.

  • Cover
  • Vehicles
  • Claims

Can I get temporary car insurance?

Most drivers are eligible to get temporary car insurance. Get a quote today to make sure that you are eligible for temporary car insurance with GoShorty.

Is temporary insurance fully comp?

Yes – our temporary car insurance, van insurance and learner insurance policies are all fully comprehensive policies.

Can I get temporary car insurance on a friend’s car?

Yes – you can buy temporary car insurance on a car that you do not own. This is often more cost effective than insuring yourself on a car that you do own.

Can I drive other vehicles?


No. The only vehicle you will be covered to drive is the one on your policy, but you can purchase another policy from us if you need cover on another vehicle.

Do you insure minibuses?

We cannot provide insurance cover for vehicles with more than 7 seats, including the driver. We only offer cover to cars and vans.

Do you insure modified vehicles?

Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-specified optional extras that are fitted at the time of manufacture are acceptable. Vehicles modified to cater for a disabled driver, or a disabled passenger are acceptable. All other modifications (cosmetic or performance related) are not acceptable.

How do I make a claim?

All claims must be reported directly to your Insurer within 24 hours of the incident occurring. Your Insurer’s contact information can be found in your policy documents. It is a condition of your insurance policy that all incidents are reported, even if you are not at fault or you decide you are not going to make a claim, so your interest can be protected in the event of any claim made against you.

What should I do if I am involved in an accident?

All claims must be reported directly to your Insurer on the telephone number found on your documents within 24 hours of the incident occurring. It is a condition of your insurance policy that all incidents are reported, even if you are not at fault or decide you are not going to make a claim so they can protect your interest from any claim made against you.

How do I make a claim on my Motor Excess Protection Insurance policy?

If you have purchased Motor Excess Protection Insurance as an optional add-on extra, please refer to the policy wording issued to you. You have 30 days from the date of the incident to notify your Insurers of a claim.

Who needs short term
vehicle insurance?


Borrowing a car or van


Moving to a new house or office


Using your car for a business-related journey


Emergency use


Young drivers back from university or college


Sharing the driving on a long trip


To bridge a break in your annual policy before a new one starts


Collecting or delivering a vehicle


Driving a courtesy car


Test driving a new car

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Benefits of Short Term
Car Insurance

So, why is temporary insurance the right thing for you?

Benefits

Fast to arrange

No phone calls. You are not kept on hold. Cover is arranged quickly online so you can start driving straightaway.

Protect your No Claims Bonus

Protect your no claims bonus. If someone using a GoShorty temporary policy has to claim, it is totally unaffected!

Fully Flexible

Only pay for the cover you need. Buy cover for any 24-hour period, or from 1 to 28 days. It’s your choice.

Drive almost any vehicle

We cover a wide range of vehicles, cars and vans – new and used, most makes and models.

Fast and flexible short term car, van and learner driver insurance with GoShorty

Simply fill out an online quote form today and get an instant quote. From there, you’ll receive your cover certificate straight to your inbox and cover can start immediately!

  • Make sure you are adequately covered to drive someone else’s car or van
  • Insure someone else to drive your vehicle knowing that they are adequately insured
  • Prevents loss of an existing No Claims Bonus
  • Save money and avoid the hassle and cost of adding named drivers to your existing policy
  • Excess Protection cover and Breakdown cover are both available – gives you peace of mind
  • Documents are sent straight to your inbox and available 24/7 from our member’s area
  • Hourly
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly

Short term hourly insurance offers complete flexibility and is perfect for one-off journeys. Only pay for the hourly car insurance or hourly van insurance cover you need.

For longer one-off journeys or business use, daily car insurance and daily van insurance has you covered. Choose the start and end time in any 24-period when buying online.

Weekly car insurance and weekly van insurance may work out cheaper and offers protection to the car owner’s No Claims Bonus. If you are borrowing a car or insuring someone to drive your car, weekly cover may be the best option.

You can take cover for up to one month (28 days) if you have a long term requirement. If you are visiting friends or family or they are visiting you, monthly car insurance and monthly van insurance will offer the flexibility you need. Temporary student car insurance is perfect for students returning home for the summer or Christmas holidays.

News and Insights from
our Expert Team

Fast and flexible short term car, van and learner driver insurance with GoShorty

Simply fill out an online quote form today and get an instant quote. From there, you’ll receive your cover certificate straight to your inbox and cover can start immediately!

  • Make sure you are adequately covered to drive someone else’s car or van
  • Insure someone else to drive your vehicle knowing that they are adequately insured
  • Prevents loss of an existing No Claims Bonus
  • Save money and avoid the hassle and cost of adding named drivers to your existing policy
  • Excess Protection cover and Breakdown cover are both available – gives you peace of mind
  • Documents are sent straight to your inbox and available 24/7 from our member’s area