Temporary van insurance is a great way to get short-term cover for a van without the commitment and expense of an annual policy.
- Drivers aged 21 to 75
- Cover for all types of vans
- 1 hour to 28 days cover available
- Easy pressure-free quotes
- Protect the van owner’s No Claims Bonus
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A guide to temporary van insurance
Temporary van insurance is ideal when you only need to use a van for a specific job or certain period of time. You can choose exactly the length of time you want your temp van insurance to cover you, from as little as one hour up to 28 days.
To get temporary van insurance quotes now, simply click the green quote button. You can find more information about temporary van insurance further down the page, including the types of cover available, the factors that affect cost and FAQs.
Did you know?
Temporary van insurance is extremely flexible and you can get cover for only the period of time that you need it.
How does temporary van insurance work?
Temporary van insurance is quite simple. It works much the same as a regular van insurance policy except that you pay for it flexibly and it only covers you for the period of time you request, whether that be one hour or up to 28 days.
What’s covered by temporary van insurance?
Temporary van insurance quotes can vary depending on the level of cover you select and which provider you get your policy with but some of the most common types of cover you’ll find include:
- Damage – Accidental damage that occurs to your van.
- Personal injury – If you, another driver or member of the public were injured, this would be covered.
- Contents cover – You can also get cover for tools and other contents of your van.
- Breakdown assistance – This usually isn’t included as standard but is a very useful type of additional cover that many insurance providers offer.
- Courtesy van – Again, this isn’t always included as standard but it’s very useful to have it, particularly if you’re relying on your van for work.
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How much will temporary van insurance cost?
The cost of temporary van insurance will depend on some key factors, such as:
- Your age – Age is always a big factor with any type of vehicle insurance and certainly for vans. Most insurance providers won’t offer a quote for van insurance unless you’re at least 21 years of age.
- Previous accidents – Any previous accidents, penalty points or criminal convictions will be taken into account by insurance providers too.
- Location – Where you’re driving your van will have a big impact on what you pay for cover. As you’d expect, higher crime areas means higher insurance quotes.
- Type of van you’re insuring – Vans can vary a lot in their size, power and value, so this is certainly a big factor that will impact how much your cover costs.
- Length of the policy – Lastly is the length of the policy you want to take out. Naturally cover that lasts for just a few hours will be considerably cheaper than a weekly or monthly policy, all other things being equal.
Did you know?
The cost of temporary van insurance varies depending on things like your age, occupation and location.
When temporary van insurance is useful
Some of the main reasons that people take out temporary van insurance:
- Testing a new van before purchasing
- Moving house
- Business use
- Going on holiday
- Emergencies
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Temporary Van Insurance FAQs
What is the benefit of temporary van insurance?
The main benefit of temporary van insurance is how flexible it is compared to a long-term, annual policy. If you know you’re only going to need to use a van for a short period of time or for a specific job, it makes no sense to take out long-term insurance.
Can I use my van for business purposes?
Usually not. Temporary van insurance covers domestic, social and pleasure use. If you need cover for business use, then you should get a temporary van insurance for business use policy.
What types of vans are covered?
The insurance providers on the panel cover almost every type of van. There might be odd exceptions for rare, imported or modified vans but in most cases, you won’t have any trouble getting cover.
How long does temporary van insurance last?
A temporary van insurance policy can last anywhere from one hour to 28 days, depending on your needs.
Is temporary van insurance expensive?
The cost of temp van insurance will vary depending on numerous factors such as your age, driving history and the van you’re insuring, so it’s not possible to pinpoint an exact price.
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