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First Response Finance reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.88/5

First Response Finance reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Consumer credit awards winner
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Fully digital service with no in-person branches
    Fully digital service with no in-person branches
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 7,792 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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4 star
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Reviews for First Response Finance have trended negatively over the past 90 days

First Response Finance makes car finance easy and personal, especially for those with poor credit or special circumstances. Their customer service is friendly, helpful, and quick, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. However, some found their interest rates a bit steep and had issues with payment scheduling and dealer restrictions.

Positive themes

  • First Response Finance made car finance simple and manageable with clear, friendly support.
  • Customer service at First Response Finance is top notch: friendly and always helpful.
  • First Response Finance helped me get car finance despite poor credit or special needs.

Negative themes

  • Some found First Response Finance’s interest rates higher than expected.
  • A few had issues with payment dates and felt chased unfairly by First Response Finance.
  • There were complaints about dealer restrictions causing loss of deposits with First Response Finance.
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About First Response Finance

First Response Finance is a car finance company in the UK.

With over 25 years’ experience, they’ve helped more than 300,000 customers get on the road. They’ve been voted ‘Best Car Finance Provider’ five years in a row, with customers valuing their online application process and friendly team.

First Response Finance offer loans for different vehicles including cars, motorbikes and vans.

First Response Finance at a glance

Contact details

Phone
0115 946 6368
Email
[email protected]
Social media

Reviews for First Response Finance

Showing 11 of 7792 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Happy customer

Car finance 12th June 2026

1st time customer finance was quick if I had a problem they would resolve it friendly staff would definitely use again and definitely recommend to my friends

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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It was fast, easy and straightforward

Car finance 12th June 2026

It was fast, easy and straightforward

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  • 5.00/5

    First Response is very reliable and fast

    First Response is very reliable and fast

    {"display":"Qasim A","full_name":"Qasim A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Qasim A 11th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service, highly recommended

    Great service, highly recommended

    {"display":"John ","full_name":"John ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    John 11th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always helpful, nothing is ever a problem.

    Always helpful, nothing is ever a problem, always gives the best advice to suit me not the company. They strive to be fair and try... Always helpful, nothing is ever a problem, always gives the best advice to suit me not the company. They strive to be fair and try and give me the best finance package suited to me. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Scott ","full_name":"Scott ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Scott 11th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    great experience, was able to drive my car off the n...

    great experience, was able to drive my car off the next dat

    {"display":"Yusaf","full_name":"Yusaf","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Yusaf 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Literally the most helpful service I’ve ever had fro...

    Literally the most helpful service I’ve ever had from any financial company

    {"display":"Michael J","full_name":"Michael J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Michael J 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very easy application with them.

    Very easy application with them.

    {"display":"Ranold M","full_name":"Ranold M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Ranold M 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    AMAZING!!!!

    Quick, easy and supportive with all customers. Been with them for years. Took a break when I got a different car but was happy to... Quick, easy and supportive with all customers. Been with them for years. Took a break when I got a different car but was happy to go back with them when I changed my car again. Honestly best company to do business with. Would recommend 100% Read more Read less

    {"display":"Connor J","full_name":"Connor J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Connor J 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Fast forward, good customer service been with them 5...

    Fast forward, good customer service been with them 5 years at least and im on my second finance.

    {"display":"Rebecca","full_name":"Rebecca","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Rebecca 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    My story

    I was panicking about trying to get car finance, as I’ve been knocked back a couple of years before. so when I got excepted by... I was panicking about trying to get car finance, as I’ve been knocked back a couple of years before. so when I got excepted by first response finance I was so happy and I’ve been on the road for one year. Read more Read less

    {"display":"TN","full_name":"TN","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    TN 9th June 2026

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