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Get fully comprehensive cover for one week to drive a car you don’t own, with zero impact on the owner’s policy.
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What is weekly car insurance?
Weekly car insurance is the perfect solution for medium-term driving needs, such as a week-long holiday, a business trip, or while your own car is in the garage. It offers fully comprehensive cover for 7 days, giving you the freedom to drive a borrowed car legally and safely. Unlike adding a temporary driver to an annual policy, which can be costly and administratively difficult, Veygo’s weekly cover is a standalone policy. This ensures that the car owner’s existing insurance and no claims bonus are completely protected from any claims you might make. It is designed for drivers who need a car for longer than a weekend but don’t want the commitment of a long-term contract. You can even extend the policy instantly via the app if you need the car for longer than expected.
How does weekly car insurance work?
Getting covered is simple and 100% digital. Just enter your personal details, UK driving licence number, and the registration number of the car you want to insure to get an instant price. Once purchased, your insurance certificate is available immediately in the Veygo app, so there is no waiting for paperwork. You can choose for your policy to start instantly or schedule it for a future date to match your plans. If you end up needing the car for longer than a week, you can extend your policy instantly through the app without making a phone call. Plus, if your plans change before the policy starts, you can cancel for free.
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 weekly car insurance?
You must hold a valid full UK/DVLA driving licence and be aged between 17 and 75. The car you are borrowing must be registered in the UK. Eligibility is also based on vehicle value and insurance groups: drivers under 21 can insure cars up to insurance group 35 (approx. value £30k), while those over 25 can drive cars up to group 45 (approx. value £100k). This policy covers driving strictly within Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland) and does not provide cover for driving in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, or the EU.
Weekly car insurance benefits
Owner Protection
Drive with confidence knowing the car owner’s no claims bonus is fully protected.
Total Flexibility
Need the car for longer? Extend your weekly cover instantly in the app.
What does weekly insurance cover?
Your weekly policy provides fully comprehensive insurance, covering you for accidental damage, fire, and theft.
This cover applies to driving on roads within Great Britain only. Please note, this policy does not provide cover for driving abroad or in Northern Ireland.
- Taking a week-long UK holiday or road trip.
- Borrowing a car while yours is being repaired.
- Visiting family or friends for an extended stay.
- Driving for business or commuting for a specific week.
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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.