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Temporary auto insurance is a short-term policy you purchase to insure a car for a limited period. Through Alpina, you can purchase temporary auto insurance that covers your car for 1 day (€79) or 14 days (€109) with third-party liability coverage throughout Europe.

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Temporary Liability Insurance

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

10% off

Get a discount on your regular auto insurance after purchasing temporary insurance.

What is temporary auto insurance?

Temporary auto insurance is valid for 1 or 14 days. Are you going to the RDW inspection? Then purchase the one-day policy. Are you exporting the vehicle? Then choose the 14-day coverage. During these 14 days, you can drive the car worry-free throughout Europe. You’ll only receive the Green Card with the 14-day option. Coverage automatically expires after 14 days.

The cost of temporary auto insurance

  • 1 day costs €79
  • 14 days costs €109

How do you get temporary car insurance?

Taking out temporary auto insurance is quick and easy. Choose how many days you need the temporary coverage and enter your information. 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.

For individuals only

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

Benefits of Temporary Auto Insurance with Alpina

  • Flexibility. Choose the duration that works for you, from 1 to 14 days.
  • Immediate coverage. The insurance takes effect immediately upon payment.
  • Green Card included. With the 14-day insurance plan, you'll receive a Green Card, which is handy for use abroad.
  • Online convenience. Take care of everything quickly and easily through Alpina

Temporary auto insurance

Insure your car right away for 1 day or 14 days.

Temporary auto insurance coverage applies in these countries

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Temporary Auto Insurance

How long can I get temporary auto insurance?

The term of a temporary auto insurance policy is flexible and depends on your needs. Choose coverage for 1 day or 14 days.

What coverage do I have with temporary auto insurance?

The temporary insurance policy provides third-party liability coverage. It is not possible to purchase more comprehensive coverage. Therefore, the insurance does not cover damage to your own vehicle.

Can I apply the temporary insurance toward the permanent insurance?

Temporary insurance is a separate policy. It is not possible to offset the costs against or deduct them from the permanent auto insurance policy.

Is it possible to purchase temporary insurance based on the chassis number?

We need the vehicle's license plate number or temporary license plate number.

Can temporary auto insurance be renewed?

The 14-day temporary auto insurance policy cannot be renewed. Does the vehicle have a foreign license plate? If so, take out insurance in the country where the license plate was issued.

What should I do if I have a claim?

If you cause an accident with the vehicle while covered by temporary insurance, you must fill outan accident report formtogether with the other party. Normally, an accident report form consists of two copies. You give the so-called carbon copy to the other party.

You must also fill out the back of your copy. You can then send the accident report form to:

Alpina
P.O. Box 63
3400 AB IJsselstein

Please contact customer service

I no longer need the temporary auto insurance. Can I cancel it?

You can cancel or terminate the temporary auto insurance up to 24 hours before the effective date.

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