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First Response Finance: Car finance reviews

4.95
Based on 7,129 reviews, last reviewed 27th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great service and friendly Great service and friendly who were very willing to help at all times. Reviewed on: 27th April 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 (7129)

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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Easy to use and works well

5
Super quick and easy with no hassle at all Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Very fair company

5
I took out car finance with first response and can honestly say the company is brilliant, I got behind with my payments during the pandemic and they arranged a payment plan for me, they looked into what I could afford at that time and worked with me to sort something that would mean I would struggle further.They where friendly and non judgemental, overall a good company. Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Fantastic service

4
I had bad credit from previous decisions first response were very helpful and quick decision I would recommend these to others Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Great financiers

5
Had no problem sorting my finance with them and they didn’t Bombard me with annoying calls when i was unsure. Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Best customer experience to date

5
I currently have a vehicle with this company and I’ve had enough things happen to myself, however FRF have checked up on my progress with the vehicle, been lenient towards my payments and also have been nothing but attentive! They really go above and beyond for their customers ! Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Listened to my needs, fast and effective response

5
After trying to find a finance company for a new car I came across first response , I spoke to a agent and went through all my details , first response came back really fast with a decision they kept me up to date with all of the application process and I had my new car within that week , excellent service Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Brilliant

5
Love the customer service friendly helpful and got me the car I’ve always wanted Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

A keeper

5
I have used these for my last 3 car purchases and have always found them extremely helpful from start to finish I would highly recommend and I will be continuing to use them for future purchases Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Car Finance made easy

5
I had just passed my test when my car broke down,I had recently separated so didnt have the money to buy a new car out right and my credit rating wasn't very good....but First Response took a chance on me and the whole process was easy and the team where amazing,they saved the day and ment I had a car to able to take my kids to appointments without having to stress on how I was getting them there etc Reviewed on: 13th August 2021

Great company excellent service received

5
Fast friendly easy service received from start to finish highly recommended to anyone considering a new car purchase I will definitely go straight back to this company if a new car is needed. Reviewed on: 13th August 2021