don't like using this type of service but application was quick and painless. 12 quid for 24 hrs, is that good? this type of operation always gives me the data protection heeby-jeebies
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This is the 2nd time I have used Briefly and find them so easy to use and fast no messing.’ Even the chat service was quick at answering. The only thing with me I purchased a policy for a week and... See more
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I had problems with the online cancellation form but was able to do an online chat and the lovely lady went above and beyond for helping me
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Gave me what I wanted. Competitive prices, although it does fluctuate upwards too often.
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Briefly is a fast, flexible motor insurance provider offering temporary car and van cover from 1 hour up to 28 days. As part of the Acorn Group, we specialise in short-term insurance products that help drivers get on the road quickly and confidently. Whether you need cover for borrowing a vehicle, test driving, or driving a newly purchased car, our streamlined platform makes it easy to purchase insurance online in minutes. We also offer impound insurance policies, helping drivers meet legal requirements and retrieve seized vehicles without delay. Our mobile-friendly quote journey is designed for speed and simplicity, with insurance documents available immediately and clear, transparent terms. We focus on delivering a hassle-free experience with flexible cover options tailored to your needs. At Briefly Cover, we’re committed to making temporary motor insurance straightforward, affordable, and customer-focused. With responsive support and a user-first approach, we help drivers get insured quickly and safely. Whether you need insurance for a few hours, a weekend, or nearly a month, Briefly is your trusted solution for short-term motor insurance in the UK.
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- brieflycover.co.uk
4.3
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133 reviews
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Great service and reasonable prices
Great service and reasonable prices
March 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning Donna,
Thanks for using Briefly and for your excellent review!
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Excellent Service, Great Value Cover
Excellent experience. My regular garage can no longer afford to insure the courtesy car they provide when my van is in for MOT / Service, so I needed to find short term cover. My annual insurance provider wanted silly money for just a few days cover, so I went on Google and found Briefly.
Lovely and simple to use, easy to set up the policy and straightforward to get the documents. Cost of a weeks cover was great value and everything went as planned.
Really pleased with the service and will use Briefly again in the future.
March 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning Dean,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, it really means a lot.
We’re glad that you found us and that we could get you covered quickly. It’s always frustrating when you only need a few days’ cover and other quotes were very expensive. Really pleased the policy was easy to set up, the documents came through smoothly, and the week’s cover felt like good value. That’s exactly the experience we want people to have.
We’re delighted you were happy with the service, and we’ll be here any time you need us again.
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Extremely competitive quote
Extremely competitive quote - great website and easy to use and very quick
March 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good afternoon John,
Thanks so much for leaving a review!
Really happy to hear you found the website quick and easy to use.
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Excellent service
Excellent service, so easy just needed cover to take my car for mot. So quick. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
March 19, 2026
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Reply from Briefly
Good Afternoon Vinnie,
Thanks for your excellent review and 5 ⭐️ feedback!
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Great for quick and short term insurance cover
Getting quick and adequate insurance is super easy with briefly. I have used them 3/4 times and am yet to be disappointed. I now have an account so my details are saved, making it easier to get a quote.
The site is also easy to navigate and prices are fairly reasonable.
The only drawback is they do not insure on luxury vehicles.
March 12, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Afternoon Nicole,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it!
It’s great to hear how easy you’ve found it to get quick, reliable cover with us, and we’re really glad your saved account details on the portal make the process even smoother each time. We’re also pleased that you find the prices reasonable.
We appreciate feedback on luxury vehicles. While we don’t currently insure all of them, we we are always looking at ways to improve and expand what we offer.
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Excellent company and most competitive…
Excellent company and most competitive in the market
March 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning John,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
We’re really pleased to hear you are happy with the service and the price of our insurance cover
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
I got my dates slightly wrong for…
I got my dates slightly wrong for collecting a new car by a day are new insurance didnt start untill the next day. I found Brifly Cover, who covered me a days drive away, comprehensive insurance for a very cheap price, which was unexpected but gratefully accepted.
March 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning Tony,
Thanks for your review!
We're glad we could step in when your dates didn’t quite match up and provide a quick, affordable day’s cover so you could collect your new car without any hassle.
Have a great day and enjoy the new car!
The Briefly Team
I’ve used a few temporary insurance…
I’ve used a few temporary insurance brokers and this is by far the best one, cheapest, easiest to use and quickest to get sorted! I highly recommend xx
March 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning Claire,
Thank you so much for the lovely review!
We’re really glad to hear that your experience with us has been the best so far and thank you for the recommendation!
Have a fantastic day!
The Briefly Team
We sorted everything out and was very…
We sorted everything out and was very happy with the service.
February 21, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good morning Lee
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
We’re really pleased to hear how happy you were with the service
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Good experiene
Fortunately I did not need to make a claim whilst being insured temporarily but I'd like to say I found Briefly the best quote for my short term needs and found the website easy to use.
February 15, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Thanks for taking the time to provide some feedback - we really appreciate that.
Briefly team
Ideal temporary cover
This worked really well for me as my insurance was coming to an end and I wanted to change companies. New one has cheap days so by using Briefly for the four days in between saved me £200. 😀
February 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Hi Mandy - That's a great reason for using short term insurance - glad we could help you save some money and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review
Got us insurance within 30 minutes…
Got us insurance within 30 minutes excellent service would use these again if need to highly recommended
February 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Hi Mrs Paine - thanks for the positive review and great that you had a good experience.
Absolutely do not use this company
Absolutely do not use this company. My ex wife used my car and arranged cover through these. She was rear ended in France. The 3rd party a French citizen admitted liability and provided his detail which was passed on to this company. They make little attempt to resolve the claim then refused to help. They eventually ignored all correspondence from my ex wife. We have had to raise a complaint with the financial ombudsman. They are a terrible company. Been 8 months to date and still no further forward.
July 6, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about the experience you’ve described.
As we don’t have any account details here, we’re unable to look into this specific situation just yet. We have privately requested more information from you.
We absolutely want to understand what has happened and investigate this properly for you. Please could you get in touch with our customer support team with your claim reference or the policy details so we can review the case in full? We will make sure this gets picked up as a priority
Thanks again for bringing this to our attention.
The Briefly Team
Easy to complete and not too expensive
It was very easy to insure my van and not like most companies excessive premiums. It cost around 1/7th the price of my annual policy compared to some which were around 1/2 the cost of my annual premium. Only needed temp cover as changing my van but this is not due for a couple of weeks.
February 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Afternoon
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
We’re really pleased to hear how easy it was to get your van insured with us, and that our temporary cover worked out much cheaper than other options.
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
I never give reviews but this was…
I never give reviews but this was exceptional, I wanted a quick no fuss insurance and in these circumstances you don't need pages of nonsense that waste your time and won't allow you opportunities establish if they are suitable
This company I'd found by luck just as I'd given up proceeding with the sale of my intended car
Very quick. Keeping you informed of if it is right for you and i spent more time writing this review than I did completing the application
Options for time frames required were very in customer's benefit also
February 6, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review; especially if it’s not something you normally do, so we really appreciate it!
We’re glad to hear our quick, no‑fuss process was exactly what you needed, without all the unnecessary pages that slow things down.
We love that writing the review took longer than the application. You'll be pleased to know that as an existing user you will now be able to use the customer portal for even quicker quotes in the future!
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Quick and easy to get insurance
Easy and quick to set up and cheapest about
January 24, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning Rob,
We are glad you found Briefly quick and easy to use!
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Very good!!!
January 23, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning Adrian
Thank you for your excellent review!
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning George
Thanks so much for the review!
We love hearing that things felt fast, easy, and well‑priced, that’s exactly what we’re aiming for!
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
Helping hand
Once a month I am taking an elderly neighbour's car for a run to keep it in good condition as she has recently become confined to a wheel chair and cannot drive at this time. Briefly has become my go to insurer to provide temporary cover. They have a quick response, good rates and I feel confident with thier service. I would recommend them to others seeking such a product.
December 4, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Briefly
Good Morning David
Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful review.
It’s wonderful to hear that you’re using our temporary cover to help your neighbour, that’s such a kind thing to do, and we’re really glad we can make the process quick and easy for you each month.
We’re pleased to hear you’re happy with the response times, rates and overall confidence in our service, and we really appreciate the recommendation!
Have a great day
The Briefly Team
Reply from Briefly
Good Afternoon Mat,
Thank you for your review!
We’re really pleased to hear you found our insurance cheap and our website easy to use.
Have a great day!
The Briefly Team
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