After living in South Africa and America, I faced difficulties in moving back to a country where the individual is insured instead of the vehicle. I was faced with the situation that should I intend to borrow a friend's car, they would have to be aware for me to be properly insured/covered.

Without memory of the laws in England, I offered to drive a friend's home on their behalf after a session out at the pub. My suggestion was received with a laughter and I knew it wasn't for my lack of driving skill. The reason was that  the fines for offenders were serious.  The same can be said regarding the matter of lending a car over a period of several days. Finding insurers who provide cover is awfully difficult. This results in borrowing a vehicle for a sole journey can lead to being very costly. 

Thankfully, there is a realization that there is a need by auto insurance providers to offer short term insurance  The period can be anything between a single day up to a month. It is extremely popular for students who return home in the summer intending to use their parents or friends' car. Expatriates also are known to use this form of insurance whenever they return to UK. With an increasing number of such providers, using a car can be so much cheaper compared to renting one.

Getting your car temporary insurance is convenient especially through the Internet.  It is the perfect choice if purchase or test drive a new vehicle and want to drive it fully insured. Since many providers allow for online insurance application, you merely have to print out your insurance policy/certificate and bring it along with you at all times. This can help you avoid a lot of unforeseen problems later on when you go for a test drive or even borrow a friend's vehicle.

Temporary auto insurance cover is also a great option for people moving home. It would be much cheaper to borrow an appropriate vehicle from someone you know rather than hiring a mover service. It would also be the perfect solution for you to collect furniture or any bulky items.

Securing temporary cover can also prove to be perfect if you are unable to drive due to unforeseen circumstances and require the assistance of another driver. It is also great if you need to use your partner's car in the event of a breakdown. It is relatively affordable and hassle-free.