What is temporary van insurance?

Temporary van insurance is a short term, comprehensive insurance policy to protect you and your van for between 1 hour and 28 days. Unlike a conventional 12-month policy, short term and temporary van insurance policies allow you to get comprehensive cover to drive a van, just for the period you need.

If driving a van is something you do rarely, it’s a great way to get comprehensive insurance protection at a price that reflects the amount you drive.

How does short term van insurance work?

Short term cover allows you to drive a van for a temporary period. With the vehicle owner’s permission, you can quickly and easily get comprehensive protection to drive your van from the moment you’ve borrowed or bought it. Our partner Tempcover.com, will be able to offer you their best short term van insurance quote in just a few clicks. Here’s what you need:

Personal details:

• Details about yourself, including name and address
• Your licence
• What you’re going to be using the van for. For example, social and domestic use or business use
• Full payment details

Van details:

• Details of the van you’d like insurance for
• How long you’d like cover for
• The date and time you would like cover to begin

Which types of van can be insured?

When getting a quote, you can select from the following body types:

• Van
• Tipper
• Pickup – single cab
• Refrigerated/insulated
• Pickup – double cab
• Motorcaravan
• Box van
• Horsebox
• Luton van
• Vans up to 5 seats in total

Make sure to select the correct body type to match the van you’re trying to insure. Not getting it right could not only cost you more but could also invalidate your cover.