Rise in pay-as-you-go car insurance claims but is it CHEAPER than normal cover? Your questions answered

DRIVERS are increasingly taking out pay-as-you-go style car insurance – but how does it work and is it worth it financially?

Temporary car insurance policies let you insure a vehicle for a shorter period of time – and their use is on the rise.

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A host of temporary car insurance providers have seen sales spike since 2020.

GoShorty said it saw a 50% increase in take up of these types of policies between 2023 and 2024.