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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 7,964 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 positively 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 7964 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Easy to apply, great help when phoning with issues

Car finance 10th July 2026

Easy to apply, great help when phoning with issues

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Great finance coy

Car finance 9th July 2026

I have used first response finance for about 10yrs they are always very helpful and are always there to help you

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    They made my dream come true.

    They made my dream come true. Really professional, thoughtful and they always responded quick to any requests

  • 5.00/5

    Absolutely first class Company.

    Absolutely first class Company. So easy. I saw the vehicle on Sunday Drove it home on Wednesday. Chuffed to bits

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

    First-class service from start to finish.

    First-class service from start to finish. The initial response was quick, the whole process was straightforward, and everything was handled professionally. Excellent customer service throughout. Highly recommended!

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

    Excellent service good people can’t be more helpful

    Excellent service good people can’t be more helpful

  • 1.00/5

    Avoid them at all costs, bad customer service.

    Avoid them at all costs, bad customer service.

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

    Could never fault and alway polite excellent custome...

    Could never fault and alway polite excellent customer service nd always goes the extra miles to help

    {"display":"Yogi","full_name":"Yogi","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1729218.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Yogi 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very easy and smooth experience.

    Very easy and smooth experience. Excellent customer service.

    {"display":"Kash","full_name":"Kash","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Kash 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    When I approached first response car finance, it was...

    When I approached first response car finance, it was very straight forward the process of getting a car, I had the approval quickly and collected my car in 2 days

    {"display":"Emma ","full_name":"Emma ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Emma 8th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Brilliant with bad credit

    I couldn’t get finance from no where and I got it here first response was recommended to me so I tried and the team worked... I couldn’t get finance from no where and I got it here first response was recommended to me so I tried and the team worked with me and got me finance thank you Read more Read less

    {"display":"Deena J","full_name":"Deena J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car finance
    Deena J 8th July 2026

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