Temporary car insurance for young drivers
Temporary car insurance lets young drivers share a friend or family member’s car in a way that’s flexible to their lifestyle!
What temporary policies do Marmalade offer?
Remember, you don’t always have to buy your own car straightaway. Depending on your circumstances, you might find that being insured on a friend or family member’s vehicle suits your situation. That’s why we offer a range of temporary car insurance policies here at Marmalade. As with any insurance, comparing policies is a good idea to make sure you choose a product that suits your needs. One size doesn't fit all, so we've got two options for young drivers looking for temporary cover.
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Pay As You Go Insurance
Buy miles and top up when you need to
Handy for drivers with low mileage- Choose cover for your own car or on a parent’s car
- Comprehensive cover for full licence holders
- Earn your own No Claims Discount, for every claim-free year
Student Car Insurance
Cover from 1 - 6 weeks
- Allows you to borrow a car as a one-off
- Convenient for students who drive infrequently
- Suitable for 18 - 27 year old full licence holders
- Insurance cover on a friend’s or parent’s car
How much is temporary car insurance?
The price you pay for a temporary car insurance policy will vary based on a number of factors, such as your postcode, the car you are driving, your occupation, and your driving history. The best way to find out how much it would cost you is to get a quote – it only takes a few minutes and, if the price is right, you could be covered straight away with our temporary car insurance options.
Home from uni for the holidays? Our Student Driver Insurance gives you the ability to borrow a friend or family member’s car for between 1 and 6 weeks. If you’re looking for more flexibility to use the same car as and when you need to, Pay As You Go Insurance is a flexible alternative. Rather than setting a fixed term, with Pay As You Go, you buy a set number of miles upfront and then top them up when you need to. As with any insurance cover, you would need to get a quote for a personalised price.
Frequently asked questions
If you want temporary car insurance for 17 year olds on a car you plan to use every now and then (rather than just the once), our Pay As You Go policy allows you to pay just for the miles you drive.
At the start of the policy, a set number of miles is purchased up front. Once you’re down to 50 miles remaining, your chosen top up will be charged to your card – always make sure your card has enough funds to cover a mileage top up.
If you’re learning to drive and would rather have monthly insurance to cover you until you pass your test, our Learner Driver Insurance might be worth considering - with cover available from 30 days to 240 days. For drivers aged 18 or over with a full licence, Student Driver is a weekly car insurance policy for 18 to 27 year olds.
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How could temporary car insurance help me?
- Under 21 years of age? Temporary car insurance may be a sensible option if getting added as a named driver, or buying and insuring your own car, is unaffordable
- Temporary cover gives you independence and the ability to get where you need to be, without relying on someone else to get you there (which they’ll appreciate too!)
- Having the option to borrow a car could help you keep your driving skills and confidence topped up, which will stand you in good stead for when you get your own car in the future
- Marmalade policies benefit from comprehensive cover and, what’s more, there’s no risk to the car owner’s No Claims Discount if the young driver needs to make a claim
Is temporary insurance cover better than annual insurance for young drivers?
Temporary insurance on a car you borrow can help you get out on the road as and when you need to. If you're only going to be driving every now and then, depending on your circumstances, temporary insurance could be a cheaper way to get insurance cover. As with all insurance policies, you would need to Student Driver Insurance gives students the ability to drive a friend or family member’s car for between 1-6 weeks at a time – handy if you’re home for the holidays and need a way to get around.
WithPay As You Go Insurance you can get the best of both annual and temporary insurance cover. You get the flexibility of temporary insurance on your own car or a parent’s vehicle but, if it runs for a year and you don’t make a claim, you earn no claims discount - the same as you get from an annual policy.
Named Young Driver Insurance
Discover how Named Young Driver Insurance can help you share a family car.
Student Driver Insurance
Get cover for one to six weeks while you are home for the holidays.
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