As experts in temporary car insurance we offer a range of flexible short-term car insurance policies. Our monthly car insurance policy is the longest we offer and it’s here to offer you up to 28 days’ peace of mind. Just fill in your details in our quick-quote form and you’ll be able to get insured in minutes to drive within the UK. A temporary car insurance policy works completely separately from the owner’s existing annual policy, protecting their No Claims Discount.
Get approved in minutes and drive instantly. All your monthly insurance documents arrive by email as soon as you’re approved and you’ve settled up.
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Monthly car insurance from GoShorty is simple fully comprehensive insurance cover for a driver on a car that lasts a total of 28 days. It’s the longest temporary car insurance that GoShorty offers and it’s perfect for people who want to insure their car monthly or insure someone temporarily on their car. It can also be a great way to cut costs, if you drive only for short periods. With one-month car insurance you will be able to drive anywhere within the UK on the named car, safe in the knowledge that at the end of the month, you won’t be tied into an ongoing contract.
The price of monthly car insurance is dependent upon the criteria that is considered for each person who applies for a policy. The price of a policy will vary based on age, experience, location and the vehicle itself.
Our car insurance calculator has the average cost for a month’s insurance at £24.35. Please note that the price may change depending on your information, but it’ll give you a good idea of how much your cover will cost.You can find out more details about our acceptance criteria on our ‘Who We Cover’ page.
Monthly car insurance allows you to get covered for one month at a time, suitable for drivers who wish to get coverage for a specific period, with no further commitments. Monthly insurance comes with everything you would expect in regular comprehensive insurance and it will not impact the car owner’s No Claims Discount, making it an ideal option for borrowing someone else’s car.
Not sure whether monthly insurance cover is right for you? There are a range of common scenarios where a 28-day vehicle policy can be hugely beneficial…
Car Sharing: Especially if you’re going on a long journey and want to share the load on driving with a friend or family member.
Emergencies: Need to be somewhere quickly, but you’re not insured on someone’s car? Monthly insurance could be just the ticket.
Borrowing a Friend or Family Member’s Car: When you’re borrowing someone’s vehicle it’s easier to get your own policy.
Holidays and road trips: Spending a month on the road with friends or family? Get everyone insured without adding them to the owner’s current policy.
Yes, you can get insured for 1 month on a car with GoShorty. While we’re pleased to offer this level of flexibility, not everyone is automatically eligible.
To get temporary car insurance, whether it’s for 1 month or shorter, you need a full UK driving licence and permission from the owner of the vehicle. You’ll need to meet a number of criteria too. Check if you are eligible for monthly car insurance:
MID: Please note that our Short Term Insurance policies are submitted to the Motor Insurance Database (MID) three times a day, every day. We recommend always having a copy of your Insurance Certificate with you during the period of cover, and remember that you can always access all of your insurance documents by logging into Your GoShorty.
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Before taking out a policy, you must have permission from the owner of the car you intend to drive if you plan on borrowing a vehicle, if so, an easy to fill quote form will check if you are eligible, it will require:
Yup! With GoShorty you can actually get insured for as low as 1 hour. Our weekly insurance covers you for 28 days or one month.
We only offer short term car insurance up to 28 days. If you need to get insured again, you’ll have to take out another policy. If you need to get insured again, you can easily take out a new policy once your existing cover expires.
Yes! We offer hourly, weekly and daily policies too, allowing drivers to get covered from as little as one hour. Head here to get a quote.
Our policies go up to 28 days, if you wish to extend the policy, it’s as simple as getting another policy to begin from the end of the period you have already paid for.
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Chris Penfold – Director of Underwriting
We know that not everyone needs a year-long insurance policy. That’s why we offer monthly car insurance, giving you the flexibility to stay covered for up to 28 days at a time.
Whether you’re between annual policies, borrowing a car for an extended period, or need temporary cover for work, our policies give you the protection you need, without being tied into a long-term contract.
Want to learn more about monthly short-term cover? Discover if you’re eligible and take a look at our blogs to see if temporary car insurance is right for you.
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