Impound release short-term insurance
Is your vehicle in the pound and you need proof of insurance to release it? Tell us your situation and we'll send you an instant certificate by email — you can pick it up today.
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Do you need to show a certificate of insurance to release the vehicle? Sign up online and receive it by email within minutes — an adviser can also do it with you over the phone.
Cancelled for non-payment? Short-term insurance accepts you and provides an instant certificate while you arrange a standard annual policy.
If the vehicle also has a registration issue (imported, pending), we can handle the registration alongside the insurance.
Your sign-up in 3 steps
Step 1: your situation and duration
Tell us your vehicle and the duration you need, online or by phone.
Sign-up
Price and subscription online, or an adviser does it with you.
Step 3: instant certificate
Instant proof of cover by email. We can also handle your paperwork.
Why get short-term insurance to release a vehicle from the pound?
To collect a vehicle from the pound, you're usually asked for a valid certificate of insurance. Short-term insurance provides this certificate instantly, without signing up to an annual policy.
Conditions for an impound release
Duration from 1 to 90 days, renewable · driver aged 21 to 90 · French or foreign licence held for more than 2 years · non-EU licences accepted with a valid residence permit or visa · previously cancelled drivers accepted · France, Corsica, EU & overseas departments.
What happens after the impound release?
If the vehicle still needs its registration finalised (pending paperwork, imported vehicle), we can also handle the registration and related paperwork.
Why choose us
Frequently asked questions
Is the certificate really instant?
Yes: once you've signed up and paid, the certificate is sent by email, so you can show proof of insurance to release the vehicle.
Do you accept previously cancelled drivers?
Yes, drivers cancelled for non-payment are accepted for short-term insurance.
How long can I be insured for?
From 1 to 90 days — enough time to collect the vehicle and sort out your standard insurance.
See also: Foreign licence · Imported vehicle · Registration
Frequently asked questions
Is the certificate really instant?
Yes: once you've signed up and paid, the certificate is sent by email, so you can show proof of insurance to release the vehicle.
Do you accept previously cancelled drivers?
Yes, drivers cancelled for non-payment are accepted for short-term insurance.
How long can I be insured for?
From 1 to 90 days — enough time to collect the vehicle and sort out your standard insurance.