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Drive away insurance

Drive away cover gets your new car home safely

Why choose our drive away insurance?

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From 1-28 days. You only pay for the cover you want and only when you need it.
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Drive away cover while waiting for your annual policy.
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Protects your no claims discount. Fully comp insurance for peace of mind.

Can you drive home a car you just bought?

Yes, but only if you have insurance. It is a legal requirement that you are insured to drive your new car at any time, even just to bring it home.

If your new vehicle isn’t properly insured when you want to drive it away, you could find yourself facing unlimited fines, points on your license and even having your car confiscated.

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What does drive away insurance mean?

Drive away insurance is a form of temporary car insurance – one that provides you with enough cover to get behind the wheel and take your new purchase home before you’ve had chance to get an annual policy in place.

It is ideal for drivers looking to cover their new vehicles temporarily.

Drive away insurance gets your new car home safely and legally

Picking up a new car for the first time is incredibly exciting. Getting behind the wheel and turning the key for the first time will put a smile on the face of any driver.

Once you’ve signed the paperwork and it’s all yours, the first thing you’ll want to do is take your new motor out for a spin, but that’s where you could end up in trouble.

If you’re waiting for your new annual policy to begin or just need to time to find the best insurance deal for your new car, don’t worry because you can get drive away insurance that covers you until you arrange annual cover.

Short term cover for your new car

New car cover is available hourly, for day insurance or up to 28 days at a time, so you can drive your new car home immediately and take your time while you arranged an annual policy. This flexibility means it’s the perfect cover option even for something like driving holidays.

Temporary car insurance like this is not only flexible but also incredibly quick to arrange. For most people getting a quote takes just a few minutes and only requires a few bits of basic information about the driver and the vehicle.

Cover can begin right away, and policy documents are emailed to you instantly so there’s no waiting around. That’s why drive away insurance is so handy for any impulse buys.

As a standalone policy, it will have no effect on any existing policies you have, nor any No Claims Discount you’ve been building up. This can be really helpful since you’ll be buying annual cover in the near future.

With every drive away car insurance policy, you get:

  • Quick quotes
  • Instant cover
  • A range of policies to compare
  • Comprehensive cover
  • A separate policy with no impact on your No Claims Discount
  • Flexible durations to suit your needs

Drive away insurance when buying a car from a dealer

When buying a new car, you’ll need an insurance policy in place to get it off the forecourt. You might find that your car dealer wants to offer you drive away insurance that will usually last 5-7 days.

This offer may suit you but for many, it’s often expensive and inflexible, meaning that you’ll have to pay extra for cover you don’t want.

With the growing trend of buying cars online through sites like eBay and Gumtree, many private sellers can’t offer any type of car insurance for a new car. You may not be fully aware of the car’s history and if you have an accident or a breakdown then having a drive away insurance can be a real lifesaver.

To get comprehensive cover for the duration you need, a drive away car insurance policy is the easiest and often cheapest solution.

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How much is drive away insurance?

For many new drivers looking for the best insurance deals, getting a one-off insurance policy can not only save you time but also money.

Driving a car without insurance not only puts you at risk to other drivers but if you’re caught by the police, the cost of fines and recovering vehicles can be too much for many to bear.

Like all insurance policies, the overall cost of a new car insurance policy is dependent on a number of factors. From the car you want to insure to your occupation, the price you pay for drive away insurance can differ depending on your unique situation.

How long do you need?

Get hourly, daily and monthly policies. If you want to insure your new car while you organise annual insurance, a temporary car insurance policy is a great way to save time and money.

Start a quick and easy quote now and get temporary insurance in minutes.

Get 1 hour to 28 days temporary car insurance in 90 seconds

Customer satisfaction

 Tempcover has provided temporary vehicle insurance to hundreds of thousands of drivers for over 15 years.

We’re currently rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot and have over 23,000 reviews, with over 80% of reviewers giving us 5 stars!

We’ve been recognised for our work with plenty of awards

We work directly with insurers to provide you with short-term insurance to suit your needs
VISA, Mastercard, AMEX
You can pay for your short term insurance policy in several ways. Using our secure payment system, you can use the following payment methods:
VISA, Mastercard, AMEX

After you’ve bought your policy, your documents will be emailed to you instantly so there’s no waiting around.

The cover you need for the duration you want

Full cover, no impact

Get fully comprehensive coverage on our standard short-term insurance policies – plus it won't affect your no-claims discount

Hourly, daily, weekly

Choose the duration you want with 1-12 hours and 1-28 days of cover available – don't pay for cover you don't need

Customised to you

Customise your policy to suit your specific situation – get the policy you want and even choose the minute you want your policy to begin

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