Temporary Car Insurance
Car cover that starts when you choose
Pick your exact start and end time, review the best-value option for your cover period, then check out securely.
Exact start & end timesInstant documents after purchasePolicy retrieval anytime
Hourly car insurance for quick cover
Choose exact start and end times — ideal when you only need a few hours.
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Secure checkout (Stripe)
Documents available instantly after purchase
Retrieve your policy anytime
Clear steps and pricing before you pay
Eligibility, underwriting and insurer acceptance apply.
Choose cover type
Great for short drives and one-off tripsWhat you’ll do next
- 1Enter your registration and confirm your vehicle.
- 2Choose exact start/end times.
- 3Pick the best-value price option for your cover period.
Get a quote
Typically ~2 minutes
Ideal for
Common reasons people choose hourly car cover.
Short errands
Quick trip across town, pickup, drop-off.
Test drives
Temporary cover for private viewings.
Borrowing a car
Cover yourself to drive a friend’s car.
Need a hand?
Our support team 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.
Please don’t share card details by email.
Common help topics
- How to retrieve documents using your policy reference
- Updating cover dates before purchase
- Vehicle lookup not found — entering details manually
- Understanding eligibility and acceptance
Car cover FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Can I choose an exact start time?+Click to expand
Can I choose an exact start time?
+Yes. You’ll choose exact start and end times during the quote flow. If you want to start immediately, use Start now for a convenient rounded time.
How quickly do I get documents?+Click to expand
How quickly do I get documents?
+After purchase, your documents are available instantly and also sent to your email.
What if vehicle lookup doesn’t find my car?+Click to expand
What if vehicle lookup doesn’t find my car?
+No problem — you can enter make and model manually and continue.
Does everyone qualify for cover?+Click to expand
Does everyone qualify for cover?
+Eligibility depends on driver and vehicle details, underwriting rules, and acceptance by the insurer.
Get your quote
Enter your registration, confirm your vehicle, then pick your exact cover dates.
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.
Eligibility and underwriting apply
You’ll review details before payment
Always read your policy documents carefully