A car-sharing insurance policy from GoShorty allows family, friends, colleagues or anybody else with permission from the car owner to drive a vehicle belonging to someone else. This fully comprehensive cover provides you with complete peace of mind knowing that you’re insured to use another car (or someone else is insured to drive your vehicle with permission) whenever required.
Whether you’re car sharing occasionally or as a long-term solution, temporary car-sharing insurance is likely the most cost-effective solution.Temporary car-sharing insurance eliminates the need to purchase a traditional long-term car insurance policy, which often lasts all year long and can be quite expensive. With temporary car insurance, you can purchase cover as and when required, saving you money in the long run.
There are plenty of instances where car sharing would come in handy. So whether you’re looking to save money, help the environment or just want to share a ride with a friend, here are a few instances where GoShorty’s temporary car sharing insurance would come in handy:
Long car journeys are a begrudging part of any road trip. Hours of driving can get tiring and can even be dangerous. Sharing the long drive between friends can allow other drivers to get some well-earned rest so they’re ready and alert when it’s their turn to take the wheel.
For short-term requirements like this one, adding named drivers to an existing policy will likely be expensive and impractical.
Short-term temporary insurance from GoShorty is available in an instant, so even if you decide to share the drive halfway through the trip, you can grab comprehensive cover from GoShorty in a matter of minutes.
If you like the thought of company on your daily commute, car sharing might be an option for you. Save money on public transport and unnecessary extra fuel costs by carrying one or more colleagues in the car with you. Many companies even offer incentives to employees for car sharing and reducing the number of vehicles on the road or in their car park.
Not only can this benefit your wallet and the environment, but it’s also a great solution if you’re ill, injured or pregnant and need to get home.
Car sharing cover from GoShorty is fully comprehensive, so you can rest assured knowing that anyone insured to drive the vehicle is covered at the highest level. When you take out a car sharing insurance policy with GoShorty, you receive:
There are some instances where you won’t be able to take out car sharing insurance:
There are also some instances where you won’t be permitted to take out a temporary car insurance policy from GoShorty. The following driver requirements are in place:
Who is eligible:
Car share insurance will vary depending on the car, driver and policy type. Adding a named driver to an existing policy can increase premiums and cost admin fees. This method can also be long-winded if you only want to car share for a short period.
Temporary car insurance from GoShorty is quick and convenient and can also be much cheaper in the long run. This flexible cover allows you to car share with another driver for as little as one hour – a great choice for road trips or emergencies.
Any time you’re driving a vehicle, you’ll need car insurance – whether that be yours or somebody else’s car.
You can get insured on a borrowed car by being added as a named driver, adding DOC (drive other cars) cover on your standard policy or taking out a temporary car insurance policy.
Car sharing is a great way to save money on fuel costs or parking and help the environment by putting fewer cars on the road. Sharing the journey with other drivers can also be much safer, especially if you’re travelling long distances.
If your car insurance policy includes DOC (drive other cars) cover, you’ll be insured to drive other vehicles as long as you have the owner’s permission. However, DOC cover is usually the lowest level of insurance (third party), which covers damage to another person’s car or their injuries, but not your own.
Because of this, taking out a standalone, temporary car insurance policy is often the much safer option.
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