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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:

Great experience

5
Very easy to setup with great customer care. Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Savior

5
First response helped me get my dream car when all other company refused to when I was wanting to buy when I only had a provisional license. Good customer service, highly recommended Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

Absolutely Amazing Finance Company!

5
I can not recommend this company high enough I would give ten stars if I could. They are professional but also down to earth. I had a few bad years in my credit history but when I explained about the issues I'd had they understood and gave me a chance. More than any other finance company would have done. I am so happy and I recommend them to anyone trying to get your credit back on track . Well done First Response Finance Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

Leap of faith!

5
I have a poor credit rating owing to financial issues following a relationship breakdown so, when my faithful old car finally gave up I was really concerned about obtaining car finance for a new one. Having been introduced to First Response by my car dealer, I was so impressed by the way in which they worked with the car dealer to assess my position and offer me a realistic affordable loan which enabled me to purchase my a beautiful, reliable low mileage cream mini. The process was so smooth, easy and speedy so I had no interruption to driving, which is a vital part of my work. I would highly recommend First Response to anyone. Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

The best

5
Fast and easy Everything was done by phone. Fast and easy process. Will see how my next 5 years with them will go. First experience - satisfaction! Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

Hassle free

5
Applied and confirmed the same day. Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

THE BEST

5
Helpful and understanding during good and especially in bad times. I was on reduced payments due to redundancy and covid on 2 /3 times they said ok.When working on minimum wages car needed major repair.Rang them about loan said yes money in bank next day.And when car was wrote off.worked with us quickly to get new family car.Infact got new car before hire was picked up.Excellent.And thank you again for help and service on my 3 agreements (cars) and 1(loan)) Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

First Response Finance are fantastic

5
This firm made my life so easy to set up my first ever finance on a vehicle. So easy I am looking to upgrade in the near future and I am 100% sticking by First Response. Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

Excellent!!!

5
First response finance are quite simply the best, I have now bought 2 cars through them and I will more than likely use them for when I upgrade my current car! Very good finance options available at a very competitive rate! Top marks all round! Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

fantastic company

5
been a customer 9 years and would not go anywere else for my car finance tip top for personal service and hospitality cant fault them. Reviewed on: 24th July 2022

Quick and friendly

5
had a problem with my previous car they helped me to solve the pb and to get a new on very quickly Reviewed on: 24th July 2022