1 hour car insurance
The shortest term typically available. Perfect for a test drive, moving a car off a driveway, or a single short journey in someone else's vehicle.
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- Cover options from 1 hour to 30 days
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When an hour is enough
Plenty of journeys are measured in minutes, not months. Viewing a car from a private seller, collecting a vehicle from a garage, or driving a relative's car to an appointment are all jobs an hour of cover handles comfortably.
Because the policy is priced by the hour, you are not paying for a day of cover you will never use. If the job takes longer than expected, buy a second policy before the first expires.
What is included
Hourly policies from the insurers we work with are typically fully comprehensive: third-party liability, fire, theft, accidental damage to the vehicle you are driving, windscreen cover and 24-hour claims support. The insurer's own wording is what counts, so read it.
If an insurer accepts your request, it registers the policy on the Motor Insurance Database, usually within minutes, so roadside ANPR checks show you as properly insured.
Insured in under three minutes
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Enter your reg
We look up the vehicle instantly so there is nothing to type out.
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Tell us about you
A few questions about your licence, address and driving history.
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Choose your dates
Terms from one hour to 30 days, starting from 15 minutes' time.
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We send it to insurers
If an insurer accepts, it issues its certificate and schedule directly to you.
Example prices
Indicative prices for a 30-year-old driver with a clean full UK licence in a Group 10 car. Your own price depends on the vehicle, driver and cover dates.
1 hour
£9.72
Ideal for a quick collection or test drive.
1 day
£17.45
Our most popular length of cover.
7 days
£52.30
A week of cover for holidays and loans.
28 days
£128.90
The longest single term insurers typically offer.
Frequently asked questions
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