Short term car insurance cover is available from 1 to 28 days and can start from the moment you complete the online form just define the start and end dates.

Short term car insurance cover is available if you need to borrow a car or lend yours to a friend or you've just bought a car and need immediate temporary car Insurance until you find the best car insurance deal.

Short term car insurance may not be available to everyone, some insurers will not offer the policy to young drivers or to anyone holding a full UK license for less than a year. You may also be required to have a good driving record and could be refused if you have more than 6 penalty points or been disqualified in the last 5 years.