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Rated Good • 3.86/5

Hastings Direct reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Good based on 990 product reviews

Average score of 3.86/5
5 star
45%
4 star
17%
3 star
6%
2 star
4%
1 star
28%
Reviews for Hastings Direct have trended positively over the past 90 days

Hastings Direct personal loans are praised for being quick and straightforward with fast payouts. Their car insurance app is a hit for easy policy management. Many find their car insurance competitively priced and good value. However, claims handling often drags on and causes stress. Customer service can be unhelpful and unclear at times. Premium hikes without loyalty perks also frustrate many.

Positive themes

  • Personal loans with Hastings Direct are quick, easy, and often arrive within days. (23 mentions)
  • Hastings Direct car insurance app is user-friendly and handy for managing policies. (9 mentions)
  • Car insurance with Hastings Direct is often competitively priced and good value. (19 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Claims handling with Hastings Direct car insurance is slow and frustrating. (7 mentions)
  • Customer service for Hastings Direct car insurance often lacks helpfulness and clear communication. (5 mentions)
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Reviews for Hastings Direct

Showing 11 of 990 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Great company

Car insurance • 16th October 2026

I choose to use them again for my car insurance their price was amazing and I know they have a great customer.

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Great experience overall.

Car insurance • 14th October 2026

Great experience overall. Value for money, easy to use, etc!

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 3.00/5

    Not very good poor information will not be paying fo...

    Not very good poor information will not be paying for this again

    {"display":"Michelle","full_name":"Michelle","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Michelle 13th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Hasting Direct are a good company giving you very co...

    Hasting Direct are a good company giving you very competitive quotes, They have an online portal to view your policies, this is very useful easy... Hasting Direct are a good company giving you very competitive quotes, They have an online portal to view your policies, this is very useful easy to use. The call centre opening hours I think should be longer. Although speaking to any of the staff, they are very professional, helpful, courteous and polite. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Idris P","full_name":"Idris P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Idris P 13th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy to use and friendly colleagues are always happy...

    Easy to use and friendly colleagues are always happy to help

    {"display":"Leon H","full_name":"Leon H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Leon H 13th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    It's Good Value

    They do offer good value when compared with the market with an easy to use web site both for initial signing and ongoing updates. No... They do offer good value when compared with the market with an easy to use web site both for initial signing and ongoing updates. No problems so far but I've never had to make a claim so that might be the real test of any insurance company. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Ian P","full_name":"Ian P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Ian P 13th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    great flexibility on cover

    great levels of cover and choice to customise, good price

    {"display":"piggle","full_name":"piggle","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Home insurance
    piggle 13th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Stellar support and customer service

    I used them for my first car and had to (unfortunately) use them, they made a very stressful time a lot easier and provided 10/10... I used them for my first car and had to (unfortunately) use them, they made a very stressful time a lot easier and provided 10/10 support throughout. I have used them ever since and even got my home insurance with them afterwards as I knew I could trust them and was getting fantastic value for money. Plus great to have it all in house. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Cece","full_name":"Cece","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Cece 13th October 2026
  • 1.00/5

    Constant battle for a reasonable price.

    Constant battle for a reasonable price. Every year they come back with an extortionate renewal quote which you then have to haggle over the phone.... Constant battle for a reasonable price. Every year they come back with an extortionate renewal quote which you then have to haggle over the phone. They then pretend they got you a great deal by offering cheaper than quote but much dearer than last year. Every year I prove myself as a reliable driver and they increase the price regardless, this year the renewal was double last year and I cancelled. Complete scam. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jonathan B","full_name":"Jonathan B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Jonathan B 13th October 2026
  • 3.00/5

    No support for continued business

    Disappointed that my renewal cost had gone up. I checked and for a new customer it was significantly less so I complained and cancelled the... Disappointed that my renewal cost had gone up. I checked and for a new customer it was significantly less so I complained and cancelled the renewal.. someone advised that a member of the retention team would be in touch, they weren’t and I ended up purchasing as a new customer. Unfortunately, I struggle with ADHD and management so my insurance actually ran out before I purchased a new one.. but I just found the Customer Service team unhelpful unsupportive and not looking at retaining loyal customers Read more Read less

    {"display":"Dan C","full_name":"Dan C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Dan C 13th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Smooth process, easy to navigate online.

    Smooth process, easy to navigate online. The App is also very easy to use. No issues - can't fault!

    {"display":"Erin B","full_name":"Erin B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Car insurance
    Erin B 13th October 2026

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