What is a Cover Note?
A cover note is a certificate provided by the insurance provider that acts as proof that a driver has valid insurance until the formal confirmation documents have been processed and sent.
Need to borrow a car for an hour, day or week? We’ve got you covered with our flexible, pay-as-you-go car insurance, so you pay for cover only when you need it, and not when you don’t.
It’s essentially pay-as-you-go car insurance that covers you for whatever duration you need – it could be one hour, a day, weekend or even a month. It’s the perfect solution for those who don’t drive all-year round and cannot commit to an annual contract.
If you borrow someone else’s car, your cover wouldn’t impact the owners’ no claims bonus. It’s a quick and simple option for those who need to borrow a car or van.
Our temporary insurance options cover you by the hour, day or week, so you have the freedom to only pay for cover as and when you need it.
With our quick quote process on our app and website, you can start driving as soon as you’ve paid.
No need to worry about the owner’s policy, their no claims bonus won’t be affected if you need to make a claim.
Tell us the vehicle’s registration and who owns it.
Fill in your details and driving licence number.
View your tailored quote and pay for it online. Once paid, your cover starts immediately or whenever you want.
Pay-as-you-go car insurance gives you the flexibility you need, whatever your situation.
Back from uni
If you’re a student and only spend time at home a few months a year, pay-as-you-go car insurance gives you the freedom to get out and about when you’re back home.
Sharing the driving duties
Road-tripping with your friends? You can get temporary cover for their car so you can split the drive.
Buying a car
If you’re buying a car but haven’t found the right long-term policy, pay-as-you-go car insurance allows you to drive it home, and then spend some more time shopping around for your annual insurance.
Moving house
If you’re moving house, and need to split the load, temporary car insurance gives you the option of borrowing someone’s car.
Test drive a car
If you want to take a car for a spin – especially if you’re thinking of buying second-hand – you can get temporary cover for as little as one hour.
Helping out in an emergency
Get quick cover on someone else’s car if you need to help out in an emergency.
Congratulations!
Now you’re fully qualified, your Learner Driver policy is no longer valid so it’ll need to be cancelled. Please see our ‘How can I cancel my policy?’ FAQ for instructions on how to do this.
But you can now upgrade! (Please do this via the website rather than the app.)
Do this by starting a new quote. Once you accept the privacy policy, you’ll see a box at the top of the page which says ‘Passed your test?’ and you can select ‘Change to full licence’.
Then you’ll have the option to upgrade your account and change your licence type.
You can get a quote with Veygo here.
You’ll be able to enter in all your details quick and easy and be able to get a quote in no time! Unfortunately our agents cannot provide quotes over the phone or by email.
No problem, we can do this for you, use our contact form here, remember to include the driver’s full name, date of birth, postcode and what the change is.
Whilst the Motor Insurance Database is usually updated within 24 hours, it can take up to a week.
In the meantime we would advise you to please make sure you have your documents with you at all times as proof of your cover.
If you are borrowing a car, then the vehicle must have a main insurer so there should already be a form of insurance showing. If the vehicle does not have main insurance then this insurance is invalid and will need to be cancelled.
There are a few reasons why we might not be recognising your registration. Firstly, please note that we do not provide cover for import vehicles, camper vans or if your vehicle is over 40 years old.
You can check whether your vehicle has been imported here.
Please also ensure that you have registered your vehicle with the DVLA and that you have definitely entered your registration correctly when getting a quote with us – we know how easy it is to mistake a 1 for an I or a 0 for an O!
You can check whether your car is registered with the DVLA here.
Please be aware that if your vehicle is a brand new vehicle, it can take up to a month for our registration recognition provider to update their systems. If your registration has recently changed, please contact us via email for further information on how to get a quote. Please see our ‘How Do I Contact Veygo?’ FAQ for our contact details.
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