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Get Short-Term Van Cover via AutoCapital

Need temporary van insurance? AutoCapital introduces you to a panel of specialist insurers to find quick and flexible cover when you need it most.

Flexible cover from 1 hour to 28 days
No long-term contracts - only pay for what you need
Comprehensive with no impact on no claims discounts
Strong impact on your main van policy's No Claims Discount

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What is temporary van insurance?

Temporary van insurance, accessed through AutoCapital, is the quick and easy way to secure comprehensive cover for the exact time you need a van.

You might need it for:

Driving away a new purchase from the AutoCapital showroom
Borrowing a van to move house or transport large items
Transporting goods for a business on an infrequent basis
Sharing the driving on a long journey in a van
Using a courtesy van while your main vehicle is off the road

When would I need temporary van insurance?

Buying a Van from AutoCapital: Arrange instant "drive-away" cover for your new Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Vauxhall, Citroen, Toyota, Fiat, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, or Maxus before committing to an annual policy.

Borrowing a van

Borrowing a Van: Get the cover you need for the time you're actually driving. This protects the owner's No Claims Discount

Buying or selling a van

Moving Home: Borrow a larger vehicle and get instant insurance through our partners to cover your move.

Selling a Van: Secure temporary cover for the vehicle during the handover period.

Can I get temporary van insurance?

AutoCapital introduces you to insurers who cover a wide range of vehicles, including popular models from Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Vauxhall, Citroen, Toyota, Fiat, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, and Maxus.

To be eligible for cover from our panel, you and your vehicle must generally meet the following criteria:

You must:

Be aged 17-77 years old.
Have no criminal convictions.
Not have had a previous insurance policy declared void by an insurer.

Your van must:

Be taxed and in a roadworthy condition with a current and valid MOT (unless you are using the insurance policy to take the vehicle to a pre-booked MOT).
Not be a hired or rented vehicle.
Have no modifications other than the addition of the manufacturer's optional extras (signage, roof racks, ply lining, interior storage) or those designed to aid disabled drivers.

Each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria. Please pay close attention to their Proposer's Declaration.

What does short-term van insurance cover?

Your temporary van insurance policy comes with comprehensive cover as standard. If there's an accident during the duration of the policy, you, your vehicle, and any other third parties involved are covered.

What's covered with short-term van insurance?

Fully comprehensive insurance on policies from 1 hour to 28 days
Accidental and malicious damage to your van
Loss or damage to your van caused by fire, theft, or attempted theft
Legal liabilities for injury or damage to another person or their property
Personal belongings (definitions may differ by insurer)
Driving in the UK
In some instances, driving in the EU with the third-party or equivariant level

What's optional with short-term van insurance?

Excess Reduction Cover, reducing your policy excess to as close as £100 as possible

What's not covered with short-term van insurance?

The excess you agreed to pay
Release from an impound (unless you buy impound insurance)
Additional drivers - we can only cover the driver named on the policy
Cover for the loss or damage to a vehicle, trailer, trailer-caravan or broken-down vehicle when being towed by the insured van
A sole claim or separate cover for broken/damaged glass including the windscreen

Tempcover works with a panel of insurers. Because of this, the full details of cover may differ depending on the insurer. Please double-check the policy wording before purchasing to confirm what is specifically covered in your policy.

If you do have to make a claim on the policy, contact our helpful team. We will be happy to guide you through the claims process.

There are instances when drivers with the above details may be unable to get temporary van insurance. These include:

Vans used for exportation - any vehicle that leaves the UK must return within the period of cover and this would only cover them in the EU.
People looking to insure a hire or loan vehicle.

How does short-term van insurance work?

Flexible

No long-term contracts.

Cost-effective

Only pay for the time you need.

Fast

Quotes in under 2 minutes.

Peace of mind

No impact on no claims discount.

For more information on how we can help you get temporary van insurance, get in touch with us at a time that's convenient for you. Apart from Bank Holidays, we're open seven days a week!

How to get temporary van insurance

01 - Check you're eligible

Simply check to see if you're eligible against our criteria, which you'll find on this page.

02 - Get a quote in under 2 minutes

All you need to do is enter a few details, such as the van registration number and how long you need your insurance to last. You can do this on our website or even via our handy Tempcover app.

03 - Buy your policy

Buy your policy and we'll email all the documents you need directly to your inbox.