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Am I eligible for temporary car insurance?

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What are the requirements for short-term car insurance through One Day Insurance?

When applying for temporary car insurance through One Day Insurance, there is some key information that we need to collect to ensure that you are eligible for our policies. To be eligible for our temporary car insurance, you and your vehicle must meet the following requirements:

Driver

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Aged 21-74

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UK resident for 2+ years

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Have full UK Licence for 6+ months

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ABI group 1-45

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<6 points on your licence

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No previous driving bans

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Has a current permanent UK address

Vehicle

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Vehicle is owned by family or friend, is a courtesy or lease car

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Vehicle is not a hire or rental vehicle

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Your usual vehicle is not impounded by the police

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Minimum car value £1000

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Maximum car value £50,000

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SDP, SDP+C, Class 1 business use only

Read more about the eligibility criteria for our short-term car insurance

What information is required for per-hour car insurance?

In order to get you on the road as quickly as possible, we will need the following information:

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UK
Driving Licence

Valid UK driving licence (for 6+ months)

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Choose Duration

Choose your car insurance duration, from 1hr to 28 days

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Details
About You

Your personal details; name, date of birth, home address and driver’s licence number

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Details
About Vehicle

Vehicles details; registration number, make and model,

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