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Whether you’re borrowing a car, planning a business trip, or covering an occasional driver, Quote Detective has teamed up with GoShorty, experts in short-term and temporary car insurance, to offer you fast, reliable coverage.
When Might You Need Short Term Insurance?
Short term insurance is perfect for situations like:
- Borrowing a car or van for a few days
- Moving house or office and needing extra cover
- Covering a business trip with a company vehicle
- Sharing driving responsibilities on a long trip
- Students needing temporary cover while home from university
- Collecting, delivering, or test driving a vehicle
- Learning to drive in a family member’s car
- Bridging the gap between insurance policies
Whatever your needs, short term insurance gives you the flexibility to stay on the road with peace of mind.
Why Choose Quote Detective for Short Term Insurance?
At Quote Detective, we understand that not all insurance needs are long-term – we can help you find cover through GoShorty from 1 hour to 28 days.
By partnering with GoShorty, Quote Detective will be making sure you have access to bespoke temporary insurance solutions.
GoShorty’s temporary insurance solutions can be quick, affordable and completely tailored to your unique and bespoke situations.
What Short Term Insurance Doesn’t Cover
Short term insurance won’t be available for:
- Taxi or ride-hailing services
- Hire and reward usage
- Motor trade connections
- Carrying hazardous goods
- Horseboxes, minibuses or motorhomes
- Vehicles with modifications
- Non-UK licences. Cover is available for EU Licences where you have 12 months residency in the UK.
For these needs, check out our other specialist insurance options.
Short Term Insurance FAQs
Short term insurance provides temporary coverage for vehicles, usually ranging from 1 hour to 28 days. It’s ideal for situations like borrowing a friend’s car, sharing driving on a trip, or covering an occasional driver.
Short term insurance is perfect for borrowing a car, moving house, test driving a vehicle, or covering employees on company vehicles. It’s also great for students home from university or learners practicing in a parent’s car.
Coverage is processed online in minutes through our partner, GoShorty.
No, short term insurance doesn’t cover taxi services, hire and reward, or vehicles connected to the motor trade. For these needs, explore our specialist insurance options.
Unfortunately, short term insurance doesn’t cover modified vehicles or those with non-UK registrations. Speak with our team to explore other options if this applies to you.
Yes! Short term insurance is ideal for learners practicing in a parent’s or family member’s car.
GoShorty policies will cover you for driving in the UK, but coverage for driving abroad varies. Check with GoShorty when applying for more details.
Yes, short term insurance can often include additional drivers, making it perfect for sharing the driving on long trips or business journeys.
