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Hastings Direct: Car insurance reviews

3.17
Based on 682 reviews, last reviewed 19th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Hail Hastings! Went through Hastings Direct for my car insurance, overall very efficient and quick process. Blackbox policy clearly outlined and sent out to myself v... Read more Reviewed on: 19th April 2026
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James W

Latest lowest rating:

1

Poor service even poorer company Ive given 1 star because its the lowest… Ive given 1 star because its the lowest i can give had a major motorbike accident may last year was in a coma... Read more Reviewed on: 4th April 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.

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Hastings Direct Car insurance reviews (682)

Nothing too much trouble

5
Wonderful customer service team, was able to resolve my queries with minimum fuss and it was quick and easy to get proof of no claims discount. Reviewed on: 1st October 2017

Cheap and efficient!

4
A year after passing my test, somebody reversed into me and wrote off my car, hastings sorted everything out within 2 weeks and I got a lovely courtesy car! Prices are the best ive found with no box! Reviewed on: 30th September 2017

Nightmare when it comes to making a claim

2
I've never known such a prolonged claim experience. We kept getting passed through to different claims handlers who kept asking us exactly the same questions! Do they not all have access to the same systems? They then pass your claim on to yet another company who deals with getting the car assessed etc, which meant more asking the same questions. I know their prices are good however you pay for what you get and the experience with this company is dire. Reviewed on: 30th September 2017

Amazing service

5
Always helpful and affordable service get really good quotes Reviewed on: 30th September 2017

Very keen to help

5
Sorted out my insurance when my situation was changing and kept the price lower than comparison sites Reviewed on: 29th September 2017

fabulous company

5
great quote, with lots of added extras. customer service is wonderful and any problems/claims are swiftly dealt with Reviewed on: 26th September 2017

Simple, well priced and just what I needed!

4
Says it all in the title, couldn't ask for any more. Well priced premium, handy 'live chat' to use if unsure of anything and quick, to the point answers! Reviewed on: 25th September 2017

Good price - easy purchase!

4
I bought my car insurance with Hastings recently as it was the most competitive on the market AND it had all the cover I needed! I had a few queries and used their 'live chat' to get these answered, it was quick, easy and hassle-free! Would definitely recommend them. Hopefully, they offer a competitive price next year as I am not looking to switch again! Reviewed on: 25th September 2017

Great

4
Quick to organise and great price Reviewed on: 21st September 2017

great

5
great company, no hassle, very helpful. Reviewed on: 21st September 2017

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