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GoTempCover
Temporary motor cover, without the hassle
Help available when it matters
Temporary insurance cover, made simple.
Choose your cover window to the minute. Review your details, see a clear price, then pay securely. Your Certificate and documents are issued instantly after purchase and emailed to you.
Exact start & end times
Choose precisely when your cover begins and ends.
Secure checkout
Pay safely using our encrypted online checkout.
Instant documents
Certificate and policy documents issued immediately after purchase.
Eligibility, underwriting and acceptance apply. You’ll review details before payment.
Borrowing a carLearner practiceShort-term van useCover needed today
How it works
Clear steps. Clear price. Clear documents.
Built for quick, time-boxed cover — without the usual confusion around dates and documents.
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Enter your reg and confirm your vehicle
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Choose exact start and end time
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Select the best-value option for your period
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Pay securely — documents issued instantly
Good to know
UKAlways check your Certificate of Motor Insurance and policy documents before driving. Cover is subject to eligibility and acceptance.
Get temporary cover in minutes
Enter your reg, confirm the vehicle, then choose exact cover times.
Step 1
Vehicle
We’ll fetch your vehicle details from your registration.
Press Enter or tap Confirm
Step 2
Cover
Complete Step 1 to unlock cover dates and duration.
Finish Step 1 first
Enter a valid registration and confirm vehicle details (make + model) to continue.
Secure checkout next
Instant documents after purchase
Policy retrieval anytime
Complete Step 1 + pick valid dates to continue.
Built like a proper insurer journey
Clear timing, clear pricing, and documents you can actually find when you need them. No messy steps, no guesswork.
Secure checkoutExact timesInstant documentsEasy retrieval
Straightforward
Eligibility, underwriting and acceptance apply. You’ll review details before payment.
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Transparent journey — review before you pay
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Documents issued instantly after purchase and emailed
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Support available when you need it (Mon–Sat)
Confidence
Clear cover, fast documents
Set your window precisely. After purchase, documents are issued instantly and emailed.
Quote
Clear pricing
Documents
Instant
Policy Access
Self-serve
Underwriting rules and insurer acceptance apply.
A clean quote journey
From registration to documents — in four clear steps.
1. Vehicle
Enter your registration and confirm vehicle details.
2. Driver
Add your details so quotes are personalised.
3. Options
Pick the best-value option for your cover period.
4. Documents
Pay securely — documents issued instantly after purchase.
Eligibility, underwriting and acceptance apply. You’ll review details before payment.
Need help?
We can help with quotes, documents and policy retrieval.
Email
support@gotempcover.com
We usually reply within one business day.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm
Closed Sundays & bank holidays.
Help topics
Quick answers
How to retrieve documents using your policy reference
Changing cover dates before purchase
Vehicle not found — entering details manually
Eligibility and insurer acceptance
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know before you buy temporary cover.
How quickly can I get covered?+Click to expand
How quickly can I get covered?
+Most customers complete the quote journey in a few minutes. After payment, your documents are issued instantly and sent to your email.
What do I need to get a quote?+Click to expand
What do I need to get a quote?
+Your vehicle registration, your cover dates/times, and your basic driver details. If lookup can’t find your vehicle, you can enter make/model manually.
Can I choose an exact start time?+Click to expand
Can I choose an exact start time?
+Yes — you pick the exact start and end time. If you’re starting immediately, use Start now to select a convenient time.
How do I retrieve my policy documents later?+Click to expand
How do I retrieve my policy documents later?
+Use Retrieve policy in the header or footer. You can access documents using your details or policy reference.
Is everyone eligible?+Click to expand
Is everyone eligible?
+Eligibility depends on driver and vehicle details, underwriting rules, and acceptance by the insurer. You’ll see what’s available as you progress.
Eligibility and underwriting apply
Always read your policy documents carefully
You’ll review details before payment
Ready when you are.
Start in seconds. Confirm details, pick the best-value option for your period, then pay securely.
Eligibility, underwriting and acceptance apply. You’ll review details before payment.
Popular reasons
CommonBorrowing a car for the day
Short-term van use for work or moving
Learner driving practice
Cover needed quickly for a specific time window
Tip: Have your reg and dates ready — most people finish in a few minutes.