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Hastings Direct: Car insurance reviews

Name: Car insurance
Rating: 3.04 (676 reviews)

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3.04

Based on 676 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Feb 2026

91% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

75% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

34%

20%

35%

Latest highest rating:

5

I've been with Hastings Direct for a good few years... I've been with Hastings Direct for a good few years now - they've helped me with carious claims and at a difficult time when I had a car accident they... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Dodgy fees. I just finished a contract with this company. My car insurance was finished at 23:59 of the 19th of Feb. They have automatically renewed my car insura... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd February 2026

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About this product

Hastings Direct provide award-winning car insurance.

You can get a Hastings Direct car insurance quote online and manage your policy via the mobile app. There are three levels of cover, Essentials, Direct and Premier. They're available as an online product which is a lower cost, self-service policy that you manage yourself.

Hastings Direct car insurance reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Hastings Direct before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Hastings Direct Car insurance reviews (676)

Review of the Hastings Direct, Car insurance:

No quibbles!

Fantastic insurer, no issues and would recommend. Reviewed on: 12th August 2022

Smashed car window

Recently had my car’s rear window smashed and suitcase stolen which was in the boot. Was dealt with appallingly by Hastings at the time. Very disappointed. But since reporting complaint am awaiting a response, so I’ll update my review depending on how that goes... Reviewed on: 28th March 2018

Tried cancelling a policy

Tried cancelling a policy, but really un helpful. Took over a hour to cancel. When asked to speak to a manger had to give a explanation on why. WILL NOT USE AGAIN. NOT RECOMMENDED!!!! Reviewed on: 12th February 2018

Rip off company

Never ever use this company. Rip off merchants. My car has been scrapped but instead of a piddly Â£20 ish refund no....they charge me a Â£45 cancellation fee and I owe them to cancel! Team leader was a waste of space. Would have got more help from talking to my dog that him!! Registered a complaint but looking at these reviews don't expect much! Car drivers don't use the company. Then they may have to become more customer centric! Reviewed on: 30th January 2018

Very poor, in fact "unresponsive", communication

Very poor, in fact "unresponsive", communication Communication and time taken to resolve claims is very VERY poor. It has been left to me all the way through my claim to chase Hastings for response. Continually promised a call back by relevant departments - but nothing! Totally unresponsive. Its now 5 weeks since my claim and still not resolved! Reviewed on: 22nd January 2018

Cheap and cheerful

Hastings direct is always towards the cheaper end on price comparison site. The customer service staff and helpful and I’ve always had a positive experience with them for car insurance Reviewed on: 8th January 2018

Great

Dealt with my claim quickly and professionaly Reviewed on: 4th January 2018

Rip Off

Bought my new car got insurance there was a one week delay in transferring my private plate to my new vehicle rang Hastings who charged me £20 for changing a number plate on a policy truly shocking never seen such money grabbing antics before from any insurance companies. Be warned Reviewed on: 23rd November 2017

Cheapest quote

Gave the cheapest quote. Hassle-free application process. However, a bit too complicated when trying to change something midway through the year. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2017

Good rates

Moved to tnemon a comparison site 3 years ago. Always competitive when it comes to renewal. Reviewed on: 8th November 2017

Hastings

I had a little bump last year and Hasting's were great- very quick and straightforward service. Although I was a little shocked to see how much my premium had gone up this year, they were happy to help in bringing this down so that I stayed a loyal customer! Reviewed on: 1st October 2017

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