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First Response Finance: Car finance reviews

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Based on 6,931 reviews, last reviewed 5th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

The staff are really polite, welcoming helpful The staff are really polite, welcoming helpful Reviewed on: 20th February 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Poor Customer Service and Zero Support Very Poor Customer Service, Zero support This companies customer service is very poor, and their customer support is non existent. They continuly try ... Read more Reviewed on: 5th March 2026
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About this product

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

You can check your eligibility without affecting your credit score and even if you’ve had CCJs, defaults or missed payments, as bad credit specialists, First Response Finance may still be able to help.

First Response Finance reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used First Response before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

First Response Finance Car finance reviews (6931)

Review of the First Response Finance, Car finance:

Straight forward to get finance, great rates and hel...

5
Straight forward to get finance, great rates and helpful staff. Reviewed on: 2nd May 2025
Reply from First Response Finance Thank you Steven, we’re happy that we could help you! Response date: 6th May 2025
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Allways been there for me and my needs, very good se...

5
Allways been there for me and my needs, very good service, staff very informitive and friendly, i would highly recomend. Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

Bad Credit Redemption

5
I could not find finance anywhere because of bad credit, I spoke to a representativeover the phone and they took my word that ill never miss a payment. They assessed my wages and character and gave me a chance and I'm forever grateful. Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

Wonderful experience

5
Great communication and easy process. Would recommend. Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

Simple friendly and supportive advisor clear and app...

5
Simple friendly and supportive advisor clear and appropriate duidance and very fast completion of trabsaction Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

The Best!!!

5
The Best! Very good experience ! Amazing! Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

When I needed finance they were great at helping me...

5
When I needed finance they were great at helping me Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

they helped me get my first ever car!

5
they helped me get my first ever car! and my upgraded second car. all hassle free Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

Very warm and understanding life changes and surpris...

5
Very warm and understanding life changes and surprises you then first response are there to tell you, it is ok can happen to the best of us. well done Reviewed on: 17th April 2024

Perfect 3rd car.

5
Perfect 3rd car. Customer service at its best. Reviewed on: 14th April 2024

After initially taking financing through first respo...

3
After initially taking financing through first response for a vehicle purchase I was happy the payments and terms were reasonable and affordable. The issues don’t surround their lending policies as they were very fair and helpful. However I experienced a significant mechanical failure 6 months after purchase so raised a complaint with them given legally speaking the car was theirs and under warranty plus all payments have been made. A year later I’m still in the process of dealing with the complaint it’s now with the ombudsman I’m now £3k out of pocket for repairs and they really have been incredibly disappointing and dismissive when it comes to customer service and dealing with my complaint. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024