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Can I Get Temporary Insurance to Take a Relative’s Car to a Garage?

Possibly, if you have permission and the car is safe and legal to drive.

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Answer: Possibly, if you have permission and the car is safe and legal to drive.
Insurance does not make a dangerous vehicle roadworthy; use recovery if the fault makes driving unsafe.
If you will also collect the car later, make sure the insurance still covers that return journey.

Check tax and MOT unless a specific legal exception applies.

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