Posts Tagged ‘temp car insurance policy’

In the U.S. short term car insurance policies work very much like a regular 6 month policy. Features and options will vary depending on which company you go through. There are really no online resources for describing the different options available. Basically, you must call an insurance representative and have them go over the different options with you according to your particular driving policy, car, and coverage needs.

In the UK things are slightly different. It is easier to get a short term car insurance policy. There are several companies that focus solely on these types of policies, making it easy to do everything right online. You can start with getting a quote and finish by printing out your insurance cards.

In general, the coverage and length of time offered by these temporary car insurance policies is pretty similar across companies. The differences you need to look for are obviously price and reputation. Even if the policy is cheaper if the company has a miserable reputation for customer service, you probably want to avoid them – unless of course you’re absolutely sure you won’t need to make a claim… but then what is the point of buying the policy in the first place? Continue reading →