Dayinsure drive away insurance is a great option if you’ve purchased a new car and want to drive it home right away.
For a temporary drive away insurance quote, you’ll need:
Drive away insurance cover is important when buying a car. It’s a type of car insurance created to let you safely get behind the wheel of your new car and drive it home from a showroom or private seller’s home. You can even use it for things like driving holidays!
With temporary drive away insurance, you can take your new car home even if you don’t have an annual car insurance policy. This gives you peace of mind, knowing your car is insured while you look for the best long-term insurance policy options when you have more time.
Drive away insurance usually lasts anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks, giving you some wiggle room to arrange your policy without having to rush. Whether you’re looking for one, three, five, seven or 30-day drive away insurance cover, we can help.
You’ll need to arrange drive away insurance if:
Nicholas Shaw, Director of Operations at Dayinsure explains:
“Drive away insurance acts as a vital bridge for car buyers as it allows you to legally drive your car home immediately post-purchase. Fully comprehensive insurance like ours, serves as a crucial safety net, providing coverage until you get permanent insurance. This means you’ll have complete peace of mind knowing that, if anything were to happen to you, your car or someone else on the road, you’re covered.”
There are several advantages of drive away insurance when you only need cover for a short time:
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If you need to insure a new car quickly, we’ll help you drive off with confidence. To get a quote for drive away insurance in the UK, fill out your details below and we’ll give you a price in minutes.
We’d love to offer our comprehensive, cheap drive away insurance to everyone. But there are some criteria you need to meet to be considered. To be eligible, you’ll need to be:
Drive away insurance lasts for a shorter period than traditional annual policies. The duration of your policy varies but you can get insurance ranging from one hour to 30 days when you choose Dayinsure.
You can usually arrange for your cover to start within 15 minutes, so you can rely on us if there’s an emergency or if you’ve fallen in love with a car and made a quick purchase! All you need to do is wait for us to email your policy documents. Then you can go wherever you like.
Drive away insurance can start at just £19 per day for one-day cover (subject to underwriting). How much it’ll cost depends on a few factors, though. When putting together a quote for you, we’ll look at:
We’ve made it easy for you to know exactly how much your insurance policy will cost. Once you’ve completed the quote form, you’ll see how little your temporary car insurance cover could cost. If you’re happy to proceed, follow the instructions to take out a drive away car insurance policy with us.
Whether you’re buying a brand-new car or driving home a recently purchased second-hand vehicle, you’ll need drive away car insurance if you want to drive your car straight away. Luckily for you, it’s easy to get the cover you need with Dayinsure. All you need to do is:
We need your name, address, date of birth, occupation, GB driving licence number and the registration number of the car you want to drive away.
You can decide the duration of coverage that you need and whether you want any add-ons. Once you've told us the ins and outs, we'll give you a competitive quote.
To buy your drive away policy, you'll need your payment details to hand. We accept debit cards or credit cards. Once you've received your policy documents (this is usually within 15 minutes), you can drive away, fully covered.
Drive away cover is a great option when you want to shop around for your annual motor insurance but first want to drive your new car home. Here are just some of the reasons you should choose drive away insurance from Dayinsure:
For a drive away quote you will need:
Drive away car insurance from Dayinsure is fully comprehensive. This means you can:
If you’ve got any questions about our drive away insurance, what level of cover is included or what fully comprehensive means, head to our help page or speak to us. We’re here to help answer any questions you may have.
Have more questions about our drive away car insurance? Then take a look at our FAQs below. Alternatively, head to our help and support page for more details about making an application, claims and breakdown, and European travel.
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In case you have any more questions about our drive away insurance, we’ve answered some of the ones that are frequently asked.
You can – but only if your car is insured and taxed. You need valid insurance to drive any new car, even if you’re only going to drive it home from the showroom or current owner’s property. If you’re caught driving without a valid insurance policy, you might have your car confiscated, points on your licence or be ordered to pay heavy fines.
If you’re buying a new car, many dealerships will want to sell you drive away insurance that lasts around a week. To find the right drive away insurance for your needs, it’s usually a good idea to shop around for other quotes.
Drive away insurance is the name given to temporary insurance that’s created to provide cover for a newly purchased vehicle. It allows the policyholder to ‘drive away’ from a dealership or private seller before they’ve had the chance to sort out an annual insurance policy.
Drive away insurance means that you can have peace of mind when you collect your new car that, should anything happen to you, the car or any other road user, you’re protected.
Visit our information hub for more information about the different types of temporary insurance and the difference between annual and temporary insurance.
Paying for drive away car insurance is simple. All you need to do is follow the on-screen instructions and enter your payment details (you’ll need a valid credit or debit card) while our secure payment system does the rest.
Once you’ve made your purchase, we’ll email your policy documents over in minutes. As soon as you’ve received these, you’re good to go.
If you’ve arranged for a permanent insurance policy to cover your car, you don’t need to do anything! You can simply let your policy lapse as the new one starts.
It’s important to check that there’s no gap between your temporary insurance running out and your new policy starting. If you drive without valid insurance, you’re breaking the law – even if you don’t mean to.
If you’ve still not decided on an annual insurance policy or you’ve noticed a small gap, don’t worry. You can always extend or take out a new temporary insurance policy. If you want to take longer to look for your insurance policy but won’t be driving the car, you can declare your car as SORN.
Yes, you can. If you know the exact date you’re going to be picking up your new car, you can take out drive away insurance to start on that day. For example, if you’re picking up your car tomorrow at 9am, you can take out a policy that starts from that time. This means you don’t need to worry at the dealership – just get in and go.
Head to our application help page for some top tips on how to apply for a drive away insurance policy with us.
No. Driving without insurance is against the law. If you drive your car home without insurance you could face:
Yes, as long as you’ve held a UK driving licence for six months – or three months if you’re over the age of 25. It’s worth bearing in mind that younger motorists can face higher premiums.
Yes, we do! Our temporary insurance for vans means you can drive your new vehicle away from a forecourt or private seller’s driveway without the hassle. Get a quote today for insurance within minutes.
We do. We offer motorhome insurance for up to 30 days. You can use our insurance whether you’re lending you motorhome to family and friends or borrowing a motorhome from someone else. For more information about this type of insurance, speak to us today.