Temporary car insurance from 1 hour onwards.

You can get standard temporary car insurance for as little as 1 hour and up to 7 days. If you need cover for longer, Zeylo Weekly lets you choose 14, 21 or 28 days, pay upfront and save. Zeylo Weekly cover is arranged in separate 7-day periods, subject to eligibility and the applicable policy terms.

Yes. During the quote process you can choose to start your policy now or select a future date and time, subject to the product's eligibility and availability.

Your policy documents are provided digitally after successful purchase, in your account and by email.

Yes, customers can return to their account and obtain another quote.

Eligibility depends on the vehicle, driver and the terms of the insurance product. A quote will confirm whether cover is available.

If you have recently purchased temporary car insurance with Zeylo, your vehicle may not appear on the Motor Insurance Database (MID) straight away.

Why can it take up to 7 days?

Insurers are expected to ensure that 95% of private motor insurance records are added to the MID within seven days of the relevant effective date. However, this does not mean every policy will appear immediately, and processing times can vary.

At Zeylo, our underwriters thoroughly review quotation and policy details before submitting the relevant information to the MID. This is because false or inaccurate information can sometimes be provided during the quotation process, and we need to carry out the necessary checks before submitting the data.

Why might my car never show as insured during my temporary policy?

Once your policy information has been submitted to the MID, it relates to the specific dates your insurance covers. Due to processing and updating delays, your vehicle may not appear as insured on the MID while your temporary policy is active, even if the relevant information has been submitted for those dates.

For example, if you purchase a one-day policy, the information submitted relates to that specific day of cover. The record may become visible after your policy has ended.

Need your vehicle to show on the MID?

If having your vehicle listed on the MID is a priority and you want to minimise the risk of being stopped or experiencing difficulties during a police check, we recommend considering an appropriate annual insurance policy that already covers the vehicle, alongside your Zeylo temporary insurance in your own name, where permitted by the relevant policy terms.

Please ensure that any existing policy is genuine, valid and appropriate for your circumstances. Having another policy does not guarantee that the MID will display your vehicle as insured at all times.

What should I do if my car isn't showing?

• Check your insurance certificate to ensure your vehicle registration and policy dates are correct.
• Keep your insurance documents available as evidence of your cover.
• If your vehicle is still not showing after seven days, contact us so we can check the status of your policy information.

Important: A delay in the MID displaying your temporary insurance does not, by itself, mean your policy is invalid. However, you must ensure that your policy is active and that you meet all its terms and conditions. Do not assume that your insurance certificate alone will prevent enforcement action if your insurance status is questioned.

If you have any concerns about your policy or its submission to the MID, please contact our team for assistance.