Temporary impounded vehicle insurance

What is temporary impounded vehicle insurance?

Impounded vehicle insurance gives you the insurance you need to release a vehicle from the impound.

If you need to release your car from the impound, you will have to prove that the vehicle is insured for a minimum of 30 days before it can be released. With impounded car insurance, you get the 30 days cover you need quickly and easily.

Having your vehicle impounded can be an expensive process, and the longer you leave it, the more costly the whole situation gets.

With car compound insurance for impounded cars, you can get the policy you need in just 90 seconds, with your insurance documents emailed to you instantly – saving you time and money.

It’s incredibly important to ensure you have the right insurance as most standard policies won’t cover releasing a vehicle from the compound. Buying the wrong policy will cost you even more money, so it’s crucial to get it right.

Get your impounded vehicle insurance with Tempcover and release your vehicle now.

Why do I need temporary impounded vehicle insurance?

No matter what the offence, to get your vehicle back, you need to have insurance. If you don’t already have an annual policy or your existing insurance won’t cover impounded vehicles, then you need to purchase specific insurance for impounded cars.

• Impounded cars are seen as high risk by insurers – Most annual insurers won’t offer cover for impounded cars because it’s seen as a high-risk category, and so a temporary impounded vehicle insurance policy will be the best option available.
• You need specialist short term impounded car cover – As flexible as it is, a standard temporary insurance policy won’t cover the release of impounded vehicles, as cover only lasts up to 28 days. Our specially designed 30 day impound insurance gives you everything you need to release your vehicle and get you back on the road.
• The sooner you act the more money you’ll save – You have just 7 working days to reclaim your vehicle and the longer you leave it, the £20 a day storage fee you have to pay will soon add up to a large, unwanted expense. If you fail to reclaim your vehicle or fail to show the correct documentation within 14 days, your vehicle will be disposed of. In such time-sensitive situations, insurance for impounded vehicles is the ideal solution. The process is simple and straightforward with quotes available in minutes, you can save time and money.

How do I get my car out of the impound?

Valid compound insurance documents are not the only thing you need to have your impounded vehicle released. You must prove that you own the vehicle before you will be allowed to collect it.

To make this process as quick and painless as possible, you should take all the following documents with you:

• Proof of valid insurance
• Full driver’s license (including counterpart)
• Proof of ownership (The full log book (V5C) or a new keeper supplement (V5C/10) with a verifiable and ‘in date’ bill of sale)
• MOT (A valid MOT certificate or evidence of a pre-booked MOT appointment)

This is just a general list of the documents most pounds will require, but you can find a full list of the specific documents you need in a notice letter which is sent when the vehicle is ready for collection.

Can I get temporary impounded car insurance?

Getting short term impounded car insurance depends on several factors including your age, vehicle, and driving history among others. We can however confirm that to be eligible for impounded car insurance, you and your vehicle must meet at least the following criteria:

Please be aware that each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria and so you should pay close attention to their Proposer’s Declaration.

Temporary impounded car insurance FAQs

Why has my car been impounded?

There are many reasons why an authority such as the police, or DVLA may have decided to impound your car. Here are just examples of the reasons why your car has been impounded:

• The car is on the road without insurance
• It has been driven by someone without a driving licence
• It’s reported as being involved in a crime
• It’s been reported stolen
• It was involved in a collision
• It was found parked illegally
• It was being driven in a dangerous manner or is causing obstruction
• You haven’t paid your road tax and your car is parked on a public road

How much does it cost to get a car out of impound?

How much it costs to recover your car from impound will depend on several factors. Charges will vary depending on who has been responsible for collecting your vehicle, and how long they’ve had to hold it for. Before you can get it back, you’ll need to a release fee and pay your road tax if your car doesn’t have any.

Why choose a temporary impounded vehicle insurance policy?

You can purchase impound insurance that covers you for a full year, but this can be extremely costly, especially at a time when you have to pay other expensive fees to get your vehicle released.

With temporary car insurance for impounded cars, you get 30 days insurance, which is not only the minimum needed for release but gives you time to decide whether you want to sell your vehicle or purchase an annual insurance policy for it.

It’s important to remember that a temporary impound insurance policy will only last 30 days, and no changes can be made once the policy is purchased. There is also no refund available if you cancel the policy once the vehicle has been released.

What do I get with a temporary policy for an impounded vehicle?

Purchasing car impound vehicle cover means you can get your vehicle released at your earliest convenience. With a short-term policy you get:

• A quick and easy quote in just 90 seconds
• Instant cover 24/7
• The legal length of insurance for releasing a vehicle
• Documents emailed to you instantly for immediate use
• At what is bound to be an extremely stressful time, a temporary impounded policy gives you everything you need to prove your insurance, delivered quickly

Looking for something else? You can release an impounded van with temporary impounded van insurance. Once you’ve released your vehicle, why not choose a temporary insurance policy while you arrange annual insurance or sell the vehicle.

Find more information about our range of temporary insurance products here:

• One day van insurance
• Temporary motorbike insurance
• One day learner car insurance