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Hastings Direct: Car Insurance reviews

Name: Car Insurance
Rating: 3.15 (639 reviews)

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3.11

Based on 639 reviews, last reviewed 18th Dec 2024

90% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

40% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

34%

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Latest highest rating:

5

Sensible approach to black box (You Drive) policy. I had a black box (You Drive) policy. My car needed repairs which took several weeks and meant I wasn't driving it. Hastings Direct contacted me askin... Read more Reviewed on: 20th October 2024

Latest lowest rating:

1

Terrible company - put out fake quotes on comparisio... Terrible company - put out fake quotes on comparision sites then when you try and complain say they will get back to you in 4 days!!! No one will give... Read more Reviewed on: 18th December 2024

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Looking for your new car insurance provider? Check out the Hastings Direct car insurance reviews on Smart Money People, left by genuine customers to help you make an informed decision when choosing your next provider.

Founded in 1997, Hastings Direct offers car, van, bike and home insurance, providing flexible policies with a wide range of optional extras. Its car insurance policies come with varying levels of cover, alongside a telematics policy, YouDrive, which rewards good driving with lower renewal rates.

What factors do you consider to be most important when choosing a car insurance provider? Are you looking for a telematics policy that can save you money? Perhaps you require breakdown cover or courtesy car cover? What about windscreen cover, or protection from vandalism? Whatever your needs, check out our Hastings Direct car insurance reviews to see how existing customers rate their policies.

Have you had a Hastings Direct car insurance policy? Share your experience with the Smart Money People community to help us increase trust and transparency in financial services. Tell us how satisfied you were with the price of the premium, and whether you managed to find cover for all of your needs? If you’ve had a YouDrive policy, did you find the scoring of your driving fair, and did you find a noticeable discount on your renewal? Leave a Hastings Direct car insurance review today and help other drivers.

Hastings Direct Car Insurance reviews (639)

Review of the Hastings Direct, Car Insurance:

Sensible approach to black box (You Drive) policy.

I had a black box (You Drive) policy. My car needed repairs which took several weeks and meant I wasn't driving it. Hastings Direct contacted me asking for information as to why I wasn't submitting any driving data. I was able to explain, forward an email from the garage, and it was fine. I thought the process could have been tricky but the customer service people were helpful and sensible about it. Reviewed on: 20th October 2024

Good quote and purchase/renewal process, competitive...

Good quote and purchase/renewal process, competitive pricing and inclusion in comparison sites, multi-product discount, good customer service and comms during claim handling Reviewed on: 30th August 2024

Hastings car insurance

I have car insurance and a black box with Hastings, fitting the box and downloading the app was easy, the app is very interactive and useful when looking at my driving habits and ways to improve. Renewal was also simple and convenient on the app and I knew when to renew due to the handy reminders. My son just passed his driving test and is a named driver on the policy at a very reasonable rate. Reviewed on: 29th August 2024

Good customer service

Overall pretty good, the customer service reps are knowledgeable and generally able to work with you on the cost of renewal. Reviewed on: 27th August 2024

It was a very easy process.

It was a very easy process. I could do it all online, from quote through to buying the insurance. The app is easy to download and I have all the documentation on hand whenever i need it. Cheapest we could find considering our sons experience. Reviewed on: 27th August 2024

Hastings - superb service

I bought insurance with another company, Hastings beat the price and organised refunds, superb service. Reviewed on: 25th August 2024

Terrible customer service - avoid!

I was insured with this company before my current insurer and had to claim due to an accident in which I was hit by another driver in an incident which I was clearly not at fault for. The accident was in July 2018. I've only very recently seen the closure of the end of this case with the payout for personal loss and injury. I had to chase them the whole way through the claims process and my car was nearly disposed of by the initial recovery company as a result. I don't think I've ever been through so much stress in my life. I will never use this insurer again! Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

overall good and clear

Generally easy to deal with, wanted to put our premium up a lot at renewal but with a black box we were able to get it close to the previous years Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Easy set up and quick service.

Easy set up and quick service. Matched a quote from alternate provider and kept it all simple when going from year 1 to year 2 of being with them. Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Was easy to buy, online changes are easy as well

Was easy to buy, online changes are easy as well Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Great for car insurance

Great experience and easy to deal with Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

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