Work & business use

Can I use a borrowed car for work while visiting Britain?

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Short answerOnly if the insurance specifically permits the type of work-related use you intend.

What you need to know

The current Ramasis temporary acceptance criteria allow social, domestic and pleasure use including commuting and personal business use, but exclude delivery and courier uses and hire or reward.

Describe the journey accurately when obtaining a quote.

Important for this situation

“Business use” is not one universal category. Delivery, courier, taxi and hire-or-reward activity can be treated very differently.

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.

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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.