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Based on 926 reviews, last reviewed 4th Oct 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

I have used this company before, and have never had... I have used this company before, and have never had any problems. Reviewed on: 6th September 2025
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Tina Keeble

Latest lowest rating:

1

Cheapest quote didn't last long They came in as the cheapest quote and even though they're was done technical issues getting signed up I went with them then 1 week laid they needed t... Read more Reviewed on: 4th October 2025
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James

About this product

With 1st Central, you can insure a single car or opt for a multicar policy. There’s also a telematics policy.

As standard, you get up to 90 days free cover when driving in Europe. There are five policies to choose from giving different levels of cover: ValueOnline, Online, LegalOnline, PlusOnline and PremierOnline.

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1st Central Car insurance reviews (926)

Good Value

5
I transferred my insurance online and the process was quick and simple and they quoted me £100 cheaper than my existing insurer Reviewed on: 25th September 2017

Can't say

5
I hope I will never use them. Buying product was OK. Reviewed on: 20th September 2017

Good service

4
Great company for new drivers or those learning Reviewed on: 18th September 2017

Absolute sham!

1
The very worst company i have ever dealt with period. Went with 1st central as it was the cheapest quote, stupid mistake. Never ever do business with this company. After hours and hours on the phone trying to sort out a supposed error on the application form. I ended up being charged £50 for changing my WIFES title from Mr to Mrs! Not my mistake. After several trips to the bank to get an approved letter that my wife has been in the uk since she said she had been they decided that another £50 was needed to amend the insurance documents?????? And then decide that because she had been here since 2009 which was stated in the original application that she needed to pay another £185 on top for a £700 policy, for what.... being a dirty immigrant, bunch of rascist scammers. Decided i had had enough and cancelled the policy only to be told i owed another £75, not the quoted £50 on the website for cancelling the policy. Do yourself a massive favour and stay far far away from this utter disgrace of a company! How the hell are they still trading??????? Reviewed on: 25th August 2017

Great company

5
Always very easy to deal with with very good prices. No complaints. Reviewed on: 21st August 2017

Value for money

5
1st Central provided the best price for me during my initial research on price comparison sites. When you join they also offer rewards on shopping, holidays, etc. I Reviewed on: 9th August 2017

Horrible experience

1
Horrible experience I have with them I touched the other car and inform 1st central that is the biggest mistake of my life no body make claim against me but they put against me fault claim with out telling me I found yesterday after 2 years that 1st central declare I had an accident at my fault in 2015.An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury is called accident they not even know the meaning of accident Reviewed on: 5th August 2017

Great company, competitive prices

5
Good prices, good communication Reviewed on: 1st August 2017

Easy to use, good communication

5
Very good price, no issue amazing company Reviewed on: 1st August 2017

Good prices, contact centre can be busy

5
The |Price i got was about £30 cheaper than anyone else. The call queue was long when i needed to change my policy Reviewed on: 25th July 2017

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