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Temporary business car insurance

Need temporary insurance for a company car to make a last-minute meeting? We’ve got you covered.

Buy our short-term business car insurance and get on the road.

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How to buy short-term business car insurance

Buying temporary business car insurance with Confused is easy as 1, 2, 3

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Tell us a few details about you and your car

To provide you with your quote, we’ll need your name, age, address and driving history, along with the make and model of the car you want to cover.

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Choose the type and length of your policy

With Confused, you’re in the driver’s seat! Choose the type of business car insurance you want and how long you want your temporary policy to last.

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Decide when you want your policy to start

Now or not for a while? You can choose exactly when you want your short-term policy to start, so you’re not forking out for cover unnecessarily.

No, seriously…it really is that simple.

What is temporary business car insurance?

Temporary business car insurance is your secret weapon for short-term work trips. It’s perfect for those “Oh snap, I need to drive to that off-site meeting!” moments or quick hops between offices. With cover lasting from 1 hour to 28 days, we bet it’s miles more flexible than your schedule.

No lengthy contracts, no hassle. Just straightforward insurance that works for you.

Looking for longer-term cover?

You’ll probably want to check out a standard annual business car insurance policy.

How temporary business car insurance works

Short-term business car insurance is flexible by design. While standard insurance policies typically last 12 months, temporary insurance can last as little as 1 hour! It’s a way to get your hands on immediate short-term cover without the need to buy an annual policy.

Here’s how it works:

  • You confirm which vehicle you need to insure, when you want your policy to start, and how long you need it to last.
  • Choose from a range of affordable, fully comprehensive policy options tailored to your needs.
  • Your insurance policy activates as soon as you complete your purchase, meaning you could be on the roads in a matter of minutes.
  • When your temporary business car insurance policy expires, your cover ends. If you need more time behind the wheel, don’t worry! You can buy another policy that gives you additional hours or days.
  • Whether it’s your company car or someone else’s, temporary policies don’t affect any existing insurance policy. Should the worst happen and you have an accident, there won’t be a risk to any existing no-claims bonuses. Pheeew.

Temporary vs annual insurance: Which policy type do you need?

Wondering whether to insure your car for a year or just a few weeks? Don’t sweat it; we’ve got you covered (no pun intended).

We can break business car insurance policies into two main categories: annual and temporary. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the situations when you might need one over the other.

Scenario Annual Temporary
Regular use of a company-owned car
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Covering newly-purchased business vehicles
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Insuring a fleet of company cars
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Borrowing a colleague’s car for a day
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Long-term vehicle ownership
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Changing your company car for a few days
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Why buy temporary business car insurance?

Why settle for one-size-fits-all? Buying temporary business car insurance means you can:

  • Get the best bang for your buck
  • Avoid being caught out by gaps in the cover
  • Only pay for what you need
  • Configure policy add-ons to avoid unnecessary spending

Yes, we all hate reading the small print. But reading it all before signing on the dotted line is key to making sure you’re getting the right temporary insurance policy at the right price.

Find short-term business car insurance from our partner Tempcover

What do temporary business car insurance policies cover?

We’re taking the faff out of finding the right insurance for your vehicle. This is why all (yes, all) of our temporary car insurance policies include comprehensive cover.

Going comprehensive means you can get from A to B to C with total peace of mind that everything* is covered if things take a wrong turn.

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You’ll benefit from:

  • Cover for yourself, your car, any involved third parties, and their property
  • Protection against non-collision risks, such as theft, vandalism, and weather-related damage
  • Cover if you’re involved in an accident with an uninsured driver
  • Reduced out-of-pocket expenses in the event of an incident
  • Legal liability cover
  • Cover for driving in the EU (third-party-only)
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Certain things aren’t covered by temporary business car insurance policies. These include:

  • Driving other vehicles (e.g. someone else’s company car or another vehicle in your company’s fleet)
  • Additional drivers who want to hop behind the wheel (only the person named on the policy is insured)
  • Claims that happen outside of the car’s stated use

Our temporary business car insurance policies aren’t suitable if driving a vehicle is an integral part of your job, like couriers or delivery drivers (including food deliveries). For these, you’d need to buy specialist commercial car insurance.

If you’re a delivery driver looking for hire and reward insurance, we do offer that, but only as annual cover.

*Always check the policy wording and exclusions of your chosen insurer, as what’s covered can differ depending on the insurance provider.

Can I get temporary business car insurance?

To be eligible you need:

  • A UK address
  • A full UK driving licence, held for at least 6 months
  • To be aged between 18 and 80

Find short-term business car insurance from our partner Tempcover

FAQs about temporary business car insurance

Still have burning questions about buying temporary cover for commercial journeys? Relax, we’re all over it! Here are expert answers to FAQs about temporary business car insurance.

How much does temporary business car insurance cost?

It depends on a few things, like how long you need it (one hour to 28 days) and what car you’re insuring. The good news? You’re only paying for the cover you actually need, so no scary annual premiums.

If you’re aged between 17 and 20, you’ll pay the most on average* – around £115 per policy.

Prices typically decrease as you get older and more experienced. 21-24-year-olds pay around the £60 mark, 25-34-year-olds pay £54, and people aged between 35 and 54 pay between £55 and £40.

*Average policy prices for the age groups provided based on 2023 Tempcover data.

How soon can I get temporary business car insurance?

Quicker than you can say, “Jack Robinson?”! Okay, maybe not that fast (who even is that guy, anyway?), but you can get covered in just a few minutes. Perfect for those “ I forgot I need insurance!” moments.

Can I buy temporary business car insurance for someone else?

Yep, you can! Just make sure they want it, and you’ve got all the details about their car and driving history, and then you’re good to go. It’s like giving them the gift of hassle-free cover (but maybe don’t try wrapping it).

Will claiming on a temporary business car insurance policy affect my no-claims bonus?

Nope, not even a little. Your no-claims bonus stays safe, sound, and untouched (like a certain coconutty chocolate in the box of Celebrations). And if you’re driving someone else’s car, their policy is safe too. It’s insurance that plays nice.

Can I have more than one temporary insurance policy at a time?

Absolutely! If you have multiple cars to insure, you can take out separate policies for each one. However, each car must have its own individual policy to ensure compliance with legal requirements – you can’t share policies between vehicles.

Can I extend my temporary car insurance policy?

You can’t extend an existing policy, but you can buy a new one in a matter of minutes as soon as the old one ends. Think of it like a fresh start (but with way less paperwork).

Confused.com's temporary cover solution is provided by Tempcover LTD. Tempcover LTD are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 746985. Tempcover LTD is registered in England No. 9923259 at office: 2nd floor, Admiral House, Harington Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4BB. Confused.com is an intermediary and receives a percentage of commission received by Tempcover LTD.