Driving away with temporary cover from Confused.com is as easy as 1, 2, 3…
Much easier than choosing the perfect car, hey?
Drive away insurance is usually taken out when:
You need to drive your new car home: Drive away insurance means you can take your shiny new car home straight away without committing to an annual policy.
Buying from a dealership? They might offer their own drive away cover, but you don’t have to accept it. Compare quotes with us; you might even get a better deal!
If you’re buying from a dealership, they may offer you their own drive away cover - but you don’t need to accept this, and you may be able to find a better deal by comparing quotes with us.
Collecting or transporting a car for someone else: If you’re picking up a car for someone else, you’ll need to be insured. Many people assume their existing policy covers them, but in most cases, it doesn’t.
Drive away insurance is ideal for these situations, too—buy it for just long enough to safely deliver the car to its new owner.
You’re picking up a car for work:Some people use drive away insurance to pick up a car for work purposes. However, you’ll need a different type of insurance for this.
Temporary business car insurance works like drive away insurance but also covers you for commercial use. Perfect for collecting the new company car or taking last-minute work trips.
One hour
£20*
One day
£38*
One week
£114*
The price of short-term insurance varies. But, unlike with an annual policy, you’re only paying for the cover you need, so there’ll be no nasty premiums.
The cost of drive away insurance depends on a few things, like the driver, the policy length, and the car you’re insuring.
On average, short-term cover costs £20 an hour, £38 a day or £114* a week, but it can change based on the factors we mentioned above. Go on, get a quote (we know you want to)!
*Average policy prices based on 2023 Confused.com data.
We make finding the right insurance a breeze. That’s why all (yes, all) of our temporary car insurance policies include comprehensive cover.
Going comprehensive means you can get your new wheels from A to B to C knowing that everything* is covered, even if the road gets bumpy.
*Always check the policy wording and exclusions of your chosen insurer, as what’s covered can differ from provider to provider.
As with any insurance product, you’ll need to tick a few boxes to qualify for drive away cover. You should:
And the car you want to insure should:
"Finding the right insurance can take time. If you can’t wait to pick up your new car but don’t want to rush into an annual policy, drive away insurance is the perfect solution.
“Drive away car insurance can cover your vehicle until you get home and for up to 28 days. Just be aware that once it runs out, you’ll need to SORN your car or take out another policy. Otherwise you could find yourself on the wrong side of the law."
Still got questions about temporary drive away cover? Don’t sweat it, we’ve got the answers. Here are a few FAQs to help you navigate the world of drive away insurance (without the sat-nav)!
With the click of a finger… or near enough! Your policy can start as soon as you’ve completed your purchase. So you can get moving without delay.
Planning ahead? We like your style! If you’re not getting behind the wheel just yet, you can buy your policy and have it start any time in the next 28 days.
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