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Hastings Direct: Car insurance reviews

3.09
Based on 646 reviews, last reviewed 21st Jun 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great experience recently when renewing Great experience recently when renewing Reviewed on: 21st June 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Ok until you actually have to use them. Ok until you actually have to use them. I was involved in a no fault hit and run where the other party accepted liability. They have severely under v... Read more Reviewed on: 13th June 2025
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Hastings Direct Car insurance reviews (646)

Review of the Hastings Direct, Car insurance:

Good customer service

4
Whenever I had a query the customer service team were always very friendly and willing to help would definitely recommend to family and friends Reviewed on: 25th September 2016

Good company

4
Good company and insurance provider... Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Great insurance company

5
I am very happy and satisfied with this insurance company. They are very helpful and transparent. I have recommended this company to my friends and family Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Insurance made easy

5
Easy to use app. Affordable price. Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Big premium increase

4
The renewal price was around 50% more than last year which I think is excessive as I haven't made any claims. I checked online but it was the same everywhere else so I stayed with Hastings Direct. Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Great multi car discount

5
Have used this provider several times over the 7 years of driving. They offer a great multi car discount which is perfect for me and my partner. Nearly always the cheapest provider for us. Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Very easy and straightforward

4
Rang them up and my car insurance was done less than 5mins. very quick. Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Superb Insurance Company!

5
Being with Hastings Direct has been a walk in the park compared to other insurance companies. They have an app that it's really easy to navigate and shows you what you are looking for in an easy way. I have contacted them directly on the phone and they have been helpful too. I would totally recommend them! Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Trustable Insurance

5
Trustworthy insurance company that give you great deals on all kinds of insurance Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Cheapest around and dealt with my claim well

5
I’ve used Hastings for several years. When I’ve needed to claim (car stolen) it was dealt with well and I’ve been happy with their service. They almost always come out cheapest too. Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Easy to use, helpful insurance provider

4
Never encountered a problem before, easy to use and good customer service Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

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