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Get fully comprehensive cover to drive a van for a short trip, commute, move, or emergency.
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What is temporary van insurance?
Temporary van insurance gives you short-term cover to drive a van without taking out an annual policy.
It works like standard van insurance, but only for the time you need. With Veygo, you can get flexible cover from 1 hour to 60 days, helping you stay protected without paying for a full year of insurance.
It’s useful if you’re borrowing a van, moving house, collecting a new vehicle, or need someone else to drive your van for a short period.
Your policy sits separately from the van owner’s insurance, so if you need to make a claim, their no claims bonus is protected.
How does temporary van insurance work?
Getting temporary van cover with Veygo is quick and simple.
Enter the van registration, tell us who owns it, and answer a few questions about the driver. We’ll show you a quote in minutes.
If you’re happy with the price, you can pay online and your cover can start when you need it to. You’ll only pay for the time you’re insured, whether that’s an hour, a day, a week, or longer.
You can also amend, cancel, or switch your policy without cancellation fees.
Vehicle
Tell us the vehicle registration and who owns it.Driver
Fill in the driver’s details and driving licence number.Quote
If you’re happy with it, you can pay there and then.Just go
Your cover will start whenever you want.Who is eligible for temporary van insurance?
Quotes are subject to full eligibility criteria, which must be met in order to purchase.
Veygo temporary van insurance is available to eligible drivers aged 17 to 75. Eligibility depends on your details, your licence, and the van you want to insure, including factors such as the vehicle model, value and insurance group.
We cover many van makes and models, but not every vehicle will be eligible. The quickest way to check whether we can cover you and your van is to enter your details and vehicle registration when getting a quote.
Examples vehicles:
- Vauxhall Combo
- Citroen Berlingo
- Peugeot Partner
- Mercedes Citan
- Renault Kangoo
- Citroen Nemo
- Fiat Doblo
- Mercedes Sprinter
Temporary van insurance benefits
What does temporary van insurance cover?
Provides fully comprehensive cover for the van, including damage, fire, and theft.
Coverage is strictly for use within Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) and excludes Northern Ireland and the EU.
It can cover:
- Accidental damage to the van
- Damage caused by theft, attempted theft, vandalism, or fire
- Windscreen damage
- Personal belongings up to £150
- A contribution towards full lock replacement if your keys are lost or stolen
It does not cover:
- General wear and tear
- Using the van as a taxi or renting it out
- Undeclared modifications
- Engine damage caused by putting in the wrong fuel
- Leaving the van unattended with the keys in the ignition
- Taking a van out of an impound
Your policy may also be void if the van is used illegally, including driving without a valid licence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, intentionally damaging a vehicle, or using a van without permission.
Temporary van insurance can be useful for:
- Borrowing a friend’s or relative’s van for the day
- Moving house without hiring a removal company
- Collecting or driving away a newly purchased van
- Adding another driver to your van in an emergency
- Transporting bulky items or furniture
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How do I get a quote?
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.
Can I add another driver to my policy?
Unfortunately, another driver or car can’t be added to your existing insurance policy, but you can buy a separate insurance policy for the other driver or car you wish to insure. When purchasing for another driver, they’ll need to continue as a new customer and create their own account with an alternative email address. Easy!
Can I negotiate my insurance policy price?
Not sure about the price or why it’s changing? The price you see going through the quote is only a guide.
Once you have entered all the information, you will be shown the final price on the “Your Final Quote” page and this will be an accurate price, based on all your details. Our agents will not be able to change or amend this price.
Can I tax a car if I have temporary insurance?
Atually, yes – you can. You can tax your vehicle with a temporary policy at the DVLA website. Or, if you want to go old-school, you can take your temporary insurance docs to the post office.
Can I use Veygo learner driver insurance to take my driving test?
Veygo learner driver insurance does provide cover for your practical driving test. You may be asked to take a copy of your certificate of insurance with you, which is available to download as a PDF document within your Veygo account. To view this, please log in, go to ‘My account’ and select ‘Purchases’.
Should you wish to, you can also use your own vehicle to take your driving test. Please bear in mind that the car needs to meet certain legal requirements, which can be found at GOV.UK.
Important: If you pass your test, this insurance will no longer be valid, as it only covers provisional licence holders. This means you won’t be able to drive home from the test centre. But you can get a quote for our temporary cover if you continue sharing the car. Good luck!
Will my price change after passing my test?
Your price will change after you pass, but not right away. With Learner + New Driver, your first month after passing remains the same as your learner price. After that, your price will adjust based on your new driver quote, which we will share with you once you pass.
Your new driver price will be directly linked to your driving score in the Veygo by Admiral app, which means it will change based on your driving behaviour. If your driving score is good because you’ve been driving safely and responsibly, your subscription price may decrease. However, if there are changes in your driving behaviour that means your driving score is lower, then your subscription price may increase.
We know how important every pound is at the moment. Adjustments to your subscription price will come into effect every three months and will always be communicated to you in advance.