Temporary Car Insurance

There are many reasons why temporary car insurance may be needed but whatever they are, we are here to help.

The best value Temporary Vehicle Insurance

Temporary Car Insurance

With years of expertise in the field, Performance Direct stands out as an expert vehicle insurance intermediary We have partnered with Go Shorty, who help thousands of motorists across the UK each week to find great value short-term coverage solutions.

Temporary car insurance is handy for those times when you may need to borrow a friend or relative’s car for a few days or weeks, test drive a car, or perhaps if you need a bigger vehicle to help transport people or belongings. Go Shorty’s Temporary is fully comprehensive, and available for any roadworthy vehicle from the value £1 to £65,000 (some limitations apply). Your cover can be tailor-made to suit the length of time you need, whether you need cover from 1 hour to 28 days.

Hiring another vehicle and arranging insurance can work out expensive and time consuming, so sticking to a short-term car insurance policy can be a great way to avoid this. Temporary insurance can help if you need emergency insurance or just need 24-hour insurance.

Temporary Vehicle Insurance

Our partner, Go Shorty, is one of the UK’s leading short-term car and van insurance providers. Whether you require temporary vehicle insurance for a house move or additional driver cover, Performance Direct partnered with Go Shorty can get you on the road in minutes. It’s the modern approach to insurance for those who don’t want to be tied down with a 12-month policy.

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Benefits of our Insurance Policies

FREE legal cover

Uninsured driver protection

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24 hour claims service

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2nd car discount

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We search our panel of leading underwriters to find you the best policy

Why choose Performance Direct?

The latest digital systems. Our customers enjoy all the advantages of the digital world. We offer excellent web and app-based insurance services, including a fast, easy-to-use quote engine and automated customer services allowing hassle-free access to documents and information.
The peace of mind of a Chartered Broker. Everything we do is backed by a team of skilled, experienced insurance professionals. We’re a Chartered Insurance Broker, a family company with a proud 40-year history, so we’re bound by a personal and professional code to deliver the best service for our clients.

We’re independent. Because we’re not tied to any brand or product, we can search the car insurance market to get you the best policies—from third party policies to fully comprehensive cover. Whenever you ask for a new or a renewal quote, our systems search a panel of up to 100 leading UK underwriters to ensure you get the lowest price and the best policy.
We’re on your side. If you need to make a claim, because we’re completely independent, we work with you to sort everything out and to make sure your claim is paid. Whether you need to sort out a hire car or a new windscreen, our claims service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Here for you. Your Online Insurance Account, support features, and on-line quotations are available 24/7, and our office is open 6 days a week.

Combining the advantages of the latest technology with real world experience, Performance Direct promises the lowest prices with the most efficient service.