Borrowing a UK car

Can I drive my parents’ car while visiting Great Britain?

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Short answerPotentially, but being their son or daughter does not give you automatic insurance cover.

What you need to know

Your parents can check whether their insurer can add you to the policy. A separate short-term policy may be another possibility if you meet the provider’s acceptance criteria.

If you normally live outside the UK, make sure the quote journey accepts your residence and licence details before relying on the cover.

Important for this situation

Ask whose policy covers you and whether that cover is comprehensive or more limited.

Need short-term car insurance?

If you are eligible and need temporary cover, you can compare available short-term insurance quotes and check the territorial limits of the policy offered before you buy.

Compare short-term car insurance quotes

Quotes are provided by Ramasis Limited, with whom Prudent Plus Limited has a trading agreement. Ramasis Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 306294). Prudent Plus Limited may receive a commission for each policy purchased following an introduction; this does not affect the premium you pay.