Short Term Car Insurance

Temporary cover from 24 hours up to around 28 days

Did you know that you can get insurance for a car that you have borrowed without being added to the owner's policy as a named driver or taking out a full policy? Whether you did or did not know that already, you can probably see the obvious benefits. For example, it will save you a lot of money because full insurance policies are obviously more expensive. However, you do need to know a little about short term insurance before you decide to get quotes.

First of all, you can get short term car insurance from the vast majority of car insurance providers today for anywhere between 24 hours and 28 days, although some providers do issue short term car insurance for a longer period of time; some up to 60 days. Secondly, short term policies vary widely so it is important to read the small print before you take one out. You may find that your cover is actually the bare bones rather than a good solid insurance policy that would impress you.

Short term car insurance is one of those policies that is largely forgotten by the general public but it is no less important than any other policy. Some of those uninsured drivers that get into accidents every year could have actually been insured rather than waiting for a policy had they known about it. As such, it is necessary to examine your options before dismissing it or taking up the offer. Above all else, the policy, whether short term or otherwise, should be perfect for you.