Temp car insurance for drivers 18 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
Our Help Centre contains answers to all of the questions you might have about temporary 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.
Yes – our temporary car insurance, van insurance and learner insurance policies are all fully comprehensive policies.
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.
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.
We cannot provide insurance cover for vehicles with more than 7 seats, including the driver. We only offer cover to cars and vans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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. If someone using a GoShorty temporary policy has to claim, it is totally unaffected!
Only pay for the cover you need. Buy cover for any 24-hour period, or from 1 to 28 days. It’s your choice.
We cover a wide range of vehicles, cars and vans – new and used, most makes and models.
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!
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.
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