Borrowing a Van for a Big Purchase or DIY Move? Insure it Right

Borrowing A Van For A Big Purchase Or DIY Move? Insure It Right

Vans are incredibly useful for moving large items, whether it's moving house or transporting a big purchase. In either case, if you have a friend or family member with a van and you want to borrow it, then there's certain things you'll need in place. Of course you'll need to be qualified to drive but you'll also need to get temporary van insurance to make it road legal. We'll be looking at this type of cover in more detail throughout this guide.

Susan Difford

Insurance Expert & Co-founder of Clean Green Cars

Updated 9 April 2025 2 Min Read

Yes, to drive a van in any capacity, you’ll need to be covered on it. Temporary van insurance gives you a way to do this that’s flexible and affordable.

The cost of temporary van insurance depends on a few things, with the main ones being:

The value of the van
The length of the policy
The level of cover you take out
Your age

In order to be eligible for temporary van insurance, you should:

Be at least 21 years of age
Have a full UK driving licence
Have a clean driving record
Have the permission of the van owner

In Summary

Temporary van insurance is ideal for one-off uses, such as moving home or making a large purchase
You can get cover from one hour up to 28 days
You cannot get cover for hire vans
You need to be over 21 and have a full UK driving licence to be eligible