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1-Day Car Insurance

A one-day car insurance policy is a temporary liability insurance policy for the day you go to the RDW inspection. The temporary insurance costs €79 for one day and can be arranged directly online. Your car will then be covered by liability insurance.

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Temporary Liability Insurance

Insurance for the RDW inspection following the import or conversion of a vehicle.

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Get a discount on your regular auto insurance after purchasing a 1-day policy.

Insure Your Car for 1 Day

If your car isn't registered yet and you need to drive it to an RDW inspection station, you'll need temporary (one-day) auto insurance. This will cover you for the trip to and from the inspection.

Be sure to provide the correct insurance start date so that your coverage begins exactly on the day you take the car in for inspection.

Temporary auto insurance

Valid for 1 day or 14 days.

Applies only to trips to and from the RDW inspection or when exporting the vehicle abroad.

Must be combined with a one-day license plate issued by the RDW.

Alpina issues a certificate of insurance for the 1-day car insurance policy. We'll send this certificate by email. Good to know: there is no coverage for damage to the car itself.

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Get temporary auto liability insurance for your car

Every car on public roads must have at least basic liability insurance (WA). If you purchase car insurance for one day, you can only choose temporary liability insurance. This insurance provides coverage if you cause damage to third parties while driving your vehicle.

This temporary auto insurance is required for every car driven on public roads, even if it’s just for one day. You are legally required to insure your car. This also applies to temporary situations, such as a trip to the vehicle inspection station.

It is not possible to purchase temporary limited comprehensive or all-risk auto insurance.

In these cases, you must have your car inspected by the RDW

In certain cases, a car must be inspected by the RDW (National Road Traffic Authority).

In those situations, you often need a one-day license plate to legally drive the car to the inspection. You can obtain the one-day license plate by applying through the RDW (apply to the RDW).

When importing a car from abroad

The car must pass a technical inspection and be registered before you are allowed to drive it in the Netherlands.

For damage repairs with WOK status (Awaiting Inspection)

Has your car been declared a total loss and then repaired? If so, you'll need to go to the RDW for a re-inspection.

For conversions (for example, to a motorhome or LPG)

If you modify the vehicle's design or intended use, you must obtain approval.

For DIY projects or kit cars

If you build a vehicle yourself or have one built for you, it must be inspected before it is issued a license plate.

Don't forget to arrange insurance for the correct inspection date; the insurance is only valid on the day of the inspection.

Exporting a car? Choose 14-day coverage

Would you like to get temporary car insurance for a longer period? A 14-day temporary insurance policy is especially useful if, for example, you’re exporting a car abroad. With the 14-day temporary car insurance policy, you’ll also receive a green card.

Countries with coverage

A Austria	IS Iceland
AL Albania	L Luxembourg
AND Andorra	LT Lithuania
B Belgium	LV Latvia
BG Bulgaria	M Malta
BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina	MA Morocco
BY Belarus	MD Moldova
CH Switzerland	MK F.Y.R.O.M.
CY Cyprus	MNE Montenegro
CZ Czech Republic	N Norway
D Germany	NL Netherlands
DK Denmark	P Portugal
E Spain	PL Poland
EST Estonia	RO Romania
F France	RUS Russia
FIN Finland	S Sweden
GB United Kingdom and Northern Ireland	SRB Serbia
GR Greece	SK Slovak Republic
H Hungary	SLO Slovenia
HR Croatia	TN Tunisia
I Italy	TR Turkey
IL Israel	UA Ukraine
IRL Ireland

Here's how to get a 1-day car insurance policy

Select how many days you need car insurance for and enter your information. The insurance coverage begins immediately after the premium is paid.

Are you applying for insurance that starts at a future date? If so, coverage begins at 12:00 a.m. on the first day for which coverage was requested. Your payment must be received before the insurance company issues a certificate of insurance and a green card.

Insurance Certificate in 5 Minutes

Within 5 minutes of receiving the premium, we will email you the insurance certificate. Please note: the insurance certificate is only valid on the specified inspection date. You will receive the certificate shortly after you have arranged the insurance.

For individuals only

This insurance is for personal use only. This means you cannot purchase temporary auto insurance for business purposes.

Please contact us

Do you have questions about one-day auto insurance? Are you having trouble figuring it out? If so, please contact us. We'd be happy to help!

You can reach us Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at 088-6883700.

Frequently Asked Questions About 1-Day Car Insurance

Can you cancel a one-day car insurance policy?

When you purchase auto insurance, you can cancel it up until the coverage start date, provided you notify us no later than 24 hours before the start date and by 5:00 p.m. on a business day. Has the coverage already started? If so, you can no longer cancel it.

Can I purchase a one-day auto insurance policy for business use?

This insurance is for personal use only. This means you cannot purchase temporary auto insurance for business purposes.

Is a one-day license plate also required?

Yes, if the car doesn't have a Dutch license plate yet or has been suspended, you'll need to apply for a one-day license plate from the RDW. This license plate is valid only on the day of the inspection. So you'll often need both a one-day license plate and one-day auto insurance.

How much does one-day auto insurance cost?

Temporary auto insurance costs €79 for liability coverage.

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To calculate the premiums, we need the postal code of the primary driver. For personal use, the youngest driver must live at the same address as the applicant. For business use, please enter the company’s postal code here.

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