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A need for temporary car insurance always existed. Examples include sharing the driving with a friend on a long trip, borrowing a larger car for a weekend trip, and the list goes on. In the past the only way to get this type of cover was for the insured to ask their insurance broker to add another driver, the downside was they could only be added on an annual basis. This made so-called temporary car insurance prohibitively expensive.
Now a host of new tec driven insurance companies have sprouted up to fill the gap in the market, and now the custom is nearly spoilt for choice. Some names that have built a reputation in this niche space include Tempcover, Marmalade, Aviva, Day insure, Veygo, Jaunt and GoShorty.
The problem for residents of Northern Ireland (similar to car insurance) most of these will not provide cover if you live in NI. This has also been and still is the case for drivers in NI looking plain old car insurance. The reason are many, some site the higher risk posed because of how more claims are made per capita, a fair proportion being false claims.
The good news for NI residents is that GoShorty are able and willing to provide short term car insurance NI and temporary van insurance far the whole of Norther Ireland (Not the South). They also provide provisional insurance and short term learner driver insurance.
Short Term Car Insurance with GoShorty Highlights
When you are comparing providers of short term cover, consider the following
Driver Qualifying Requirements
Vehicle Qualifying Requirements
How much is Temporary Car Insurance?
The cost will depend on a number of factors, key factors include the duration of the insurance, the vehicle being insured and the driver's risk profile. The prices in the table below are based on the lowest sold prices by Goshorty over the period 07/22 to 07/23.
Temporary Car Insurance From:
Policy Duration | Starting Price |
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1 hour | From £16.98 |
2 hours | From £16.98 |
3 hours | From £17.12 |
4 hours | From £16.53 |
1 day | From £20.44 |
2 days | From £21.27 |
3 days | From £30.97 |
4 days | From £32.57 |
1 week | From £42.02 |
2 weeks | From £45.44 |
What do you need to take out Short Term Car Insurance?
In order to get a fast quote with Goshorty be sure to have the following information available during the quote process.
Can I get temporary car insurance on a car that's NOT already insured?
Yes, temporary car insurance is available for cars that are not already insured. However, for learner driver temporary, the car must have an underlying or an existing insurance policy.
Can I get temporary learner driver insurance on a car that's NOT already insured?
For the temporary learner driver insurance policy with GoShorty, the learner driver car must have an existing insurance policy in place
Advantages of Short Term Car Insurance NI with GoShorty
The first advantage and this true for all providers of short term car insurance is that the should the additional temporary driver have an accident, it will have zero impact in the vehicle's owner's own car insurance policy. Whilst, the last thing you want to happen when driving a borrowed car is to have a bumper to bumper incident. If your policy is with GoShorty you will at least have the assurance that you have fully comprehensive cover that will pay out regardless of fault.
Short-term cover with GoShorty allows you to:
Temporary Car Insurance will save your NCB
A short term NI policy is a standalone insurance policy, what this means is that any claim made will be handled by the provider of the short term policy. This means that neither the owner nor the temporary driver, should they also be a car owner, will be negatively effected in the event of an accident and claim.
Short Trem Car Insurance FAQ's
Is temporary Car insurance comprehensive?
This depends on the insurance provider or broker. Multi Quote Time work with GoShorty in the temporary insurance NI sector, all Go Shorty temporary insurance polices they sell are fully comprehensive
Does temporary car insurance Show on mid?
Yes, but it can take time, maximum of 24 hours. When you purchase a temporary insurance policy, the MID database must be updated. The insurance provider must update the database, and this may take 24 hours with some insurance providers.
But, as long as you have supplied all the correct details when applying for your insurance and received confirmation of your policy from the insurer, you can drive irrespective of what the MID database is showing.
Can you get car insurance for a few hours?
Short term car insurance with GoShorty is available from 1 hour to 4 weeks or 28 days.
How much does temporary car insurance cost?
The cost of short term car or van insurance will depend on a number of factors, but the key determining factors will be as follows:
While these are the main factors, other things will come into play, too, like a recent speeding ticket and any additional extras you may wish to include in the cover.
Do You Need Insurance to Tax a Car?
Road tax can only be purchased for a car with insurance. If you find yourself in this situation, it is possible to purchase temp insurance for a few hours or a few days in order to apply for road tax
Can I use temporary car insurance abroad?
Yes, cars can be driven abroad, but the journey must start and end in the UK or Northern Ireland. All insurance policies will be provided with the minimum level cover whilst driving in the European Union.
Can I buy insurance to export a vehicle outside of the UK?
No cover is only valid for journeys that start and end within the UK.