Short-term insurance with annual policy benefits
There may be occasions when you only need a car or van insurance for a short period of time.
Let us know your plans – whether you’re borrowing a mate’s van, learning to drive or sharing the driving on a long journey – and we’ll find the right cover for you.
Sterling’s temporary car and van insurance offers the same protection and level of cover of an annual policy, and it’s brilliant value for money.
We will cover a wide variety of vehicles and drivers aged 21 or over from all insurance groups.
The benefits of getting a policy with Sterling
- Get temporary car insurance for just a few days, weeks or months
- Prices start from £37.50 for seven days of cover
- Free, convenient online app for your mobile device
- Short-term insurance with the benefits of an annual policy
- Legal protection up to £100,000 included
- For drivers aged 21 and over
- Claims hotline open 24/7
Temporary car insurance for just a few days, weeks or months
We can help whether you need short-term cover for seven days, up to 30 days, or even a few months. You could be buying a new car, borrowing a van, sharing the driving or learning to drive. Whatever your reason, we will find temporary car insurance that fits your needs. Call us for our best prices.
Prices start from £37.50 for seven days of cover
Get car insurance for the amount of time you need it with Sterling. If you only want cover for 28 days, then it could be worth exploring short-term insurance rather than annual policies.
Temporary car insurance with annual policy benefits
Our temporary car insurance doesn’t compromise on cover. With Sterling, you still get the same level of cover that you would with our annual motor insurance policies. So continue building your No Claims Bonus, get legal protection of up to £100,000 and even speak to us if you need to drive abroad.
Up to £100,000 of legal cover included on every policy
Cover for all insurance groups
Sterling’s short-term insurance is available to anyone over the age of 21 – doesn’t matter which insurance group you belong to as a driver. We can cover most cars and vans, even classic cars, kit cars, custom cars, modified cars and grey imports. We should also let you know that left hand vehicles are not a problem.
Claims hotline is open 24/7
Sterling’s claim line is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need to make a claim, we will be here for your call.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of Sterling short-term car insurance?
- Temporary car insurance for any period whether it’s seven days, up to 30 days and right up to three months.
- Short-term insurance with many of the benefits of a full 12-month policy.
- Helps towards building your No Claims Bonus.
- Classic cars, kit cars, custom cars, modified cars and grey imports can all be covered.
- Available to drivers aged 21 and cover in all insurance groups.
- Learner drivers can take out a full annual policy after passing their test
- Driving your vehicle abroad is possible – just ask one of our team members.
- We can even offer temporary cover for left hand drive vehicles.
Why would I need to take a short term motor insurance policy?
You may need temporary car insurance because:-
- You’re selling your car or van.
- You’re a learner driver (you can take out a full annual policy once you have your driving licence).
- You’re moving abroad and need vehicle.
- You’re sharing the driving on a long journey.
- You’re insuring a cherished car that you only drive in the summer.
- You’re working away and need van insurance.
What does Sterling’s short term cover include?
Sterling short term insurance comes with a range of optional extras:
- Cover for driving in Europe and beyond
- Breakdown cover
- Keycare
- Misfuelling
- Windscreen
How do I get a short term insurance quote from Sterling?
- Call Sterling on 0344 381 9990
- Use our free online app on your mobile device
- Use the online call back service
