Which car?
Use the registration to bring the available DVLA vehicle details into your quote instead of typing them all manually.
UK TEMPORARY CAR INSURANCE
Temporary car insurance for the days that don’t need a yearly policy.
Borrowing a car, collecting one, sharing one for a few days or bridging a short gap? Start with the registration and build temporary car insurance around the exact 1–28 day window you need.
First we check the car. Then we ask for the driver and the exact dates you need temporary insurance.
1–28 daysFlexible quote window
UK reg lookupVehicle details first
Digital docsPolicy records online
TEMPORARY CAR INSURANCE1–28 DAYSUK VEHICLE LOOKUPCHECK DATES BEFORE PAYMENTDIGITAL DOCUMENTS
The quote route
Car. Driver. Dates. Price. Nothing starts in the middle.
Temporary car insurance should still be easy to follow. We keep the route linear so you know what information is being used and what happens next.
Who, and for how long?
Add the main driver, contact details and your preferred start and end time. The duration can be adjusted before you continue.
Does everything look right?
See the key information again before payment. Your issued certificate and policy wording remain the final record of cover.
Cover for real life
Temporary car insurance for the awkward little gaps annual policies do not solve.
A day, a weekend or a short stretch can be enough. CoverInMinutes is designed around a defined temporary period rather than asking you to think in annual-policy terms.
Borrowed carVehicle collectionShort policy gapTemporary useSecond driver
REAL-WORLD DRIVING, SIMPLE DIGITAL JOURNEY
Temporary insurance for practical situations — borrowing a car, collecting one, sharing one or covering a short gap.
A cover window for real life
Different journeys. One useful starting point.
Think about the actual driver, the car and the hours it will be used. Those details matter more than a generic example.
01 Borrowing
Using someone else’s car?
Get the owner’s permission, enter the registration and put the person who will drive on the quote. Check the start and end times against your plans.
Explore borrowing a car02 Collection
Picking up a vehicle?
Know when you will collect it and allow for the whole journey home. Before setting off, check that the issued documents show the right car and driver.
Read the collection example03 Short gap
Between other arrangements?
Map the gap precisely, including the time of day. A temporary policy is for its stated period and permitted use, subject to the terms issued.
See how the quote worksThese are examples of driving needs, not promises of eligibility or a particular level of cover. Always check the policy documents issued.
What stays clear
Fast does not mean vague. The insurance details still matter.
Temporary cover can be quick to arrange, but it is still insurance. Eligibility, underwriting and the terms of the issued policy apply.
QUOTE MEMORYYour vehicle, driver and cover window stay together as you move through the journey.
BEFORE PAYMENTThe dates and price are shown back so you can catch mistakes before paying.
AFTER PAYMENTYour certificate and policy wording are the documents to rely on before you drive.
Good to know
The questions to settle before you drive.
A clear quote helps, but the final details sit in your issued certificate and policy wording.
See the full process →When does temporary cover begin?
Check the exact start date and time on the issued documents. Do not set off before the cover you need is confirmed as in force.
Can another person drive the car?
Do not assume they can. Check who is named or permitted in the issued policy, and arrange appropriate cover for anyone else who needs to drive.
What if my plans or pickup time change?
Check whether the policy window still covers the actual journey. If you have already paid and need help with the dates, contact support before driving.
What if I paid but cannot find my documents?
Check your inbox and junk folder, then My Portal. If they are still missing or incorrect, use payment help and wait for confirmation of cover before driving.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Have the practical details nearby.
You will move through the quote more smoothly if you have the vehicle registration, the driver’s contact details and the intended cover times ready. If the vehicle or driver falls outside the available eligibility rules, the journey may not be able to continue.
Vehicle: UK registration and the car you actually intend to drive.
Driver: accurate personal, licence and contact details.
Timing: the real start and end time you need — not an estimate if you can avoid it.