Most people will try to get a better deal when their annual car insurance policy comes to an end. This usually means getting quotes from a lot of different insurance providers and comparing them. This becomes an issue though, if your policy lapses before you have new cover in place. In such a scenario, temporary car insurance is an ideal solution. We'll be looking at the different aspects of temporary car insurance in more detail in this guide.
Temporary car insurance is flexible and can be tailored to your exact needs. This means it can cover you from as little as one hour and up to 28 days.
No. You can get cover for a friend or family member’s car but you cannot take out temporary cover for a hire car.
This depends on a few factors, such as:
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