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3.07
Based on 675 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2026
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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
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1

Rejected claim approved by FOS - AVOID AT ALL COSTS Hi Everyone, hope this helps someone being scammed by Hastings. I wanted to share a rather unhappy exchange with Hastings Insurance (Advantage Insura... Read more Reviewed on: 31st October 2025
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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 (675)

Always cheapest

5
I've been with them a few years no wand always cheapest for all my extras that i want cover for :-) 5/5 from me Reviewed on: 27th February 2017
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Kate Jones

Still good price after 4 years

5
im with hasting and have never had any problems......infact ive been with them for 4 years now and the price is still good..... Reviewed on: 27th February 2017
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Deborah Parsons

Always cheapest

5
I have been insured with Hastings for about 5 years now, always cheapest when searching through comparison sights and never had a problem with them! Reviewed on: 27th February 2017
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Zara Clair

Wonderful!

5
Well, I think Hastings are wonderful, very helpful, and had an unpleasant experience with Admiral over home insurance, so I won't be switching any time soon. Reviewed on: 27th February 2017
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Michael Wofsi

Went to ombudsman

3
Hastings direct.. and yes they are pretty good. We did have a problem with my sons insurance though and after going to the ombudsman it was rectified by HD without the need for the ombudsman. I'd rate them 6/10 Reviewed on: 27th February 2017
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Sharon Evans

Penalised as an army family

3
I'm Hastings and they are ok - they gave me a good renewal price but we've never had to claim with them (touch wood) so that could change. They did penalise us as an army family though as we knew we were posted 6 weeks after renewal and they wouldn't budge with the fee to change address Reviewed on: 27th February 2017
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Kristy Brown

Car Insurance Renewal

5
For the 2nd year in a row Hastings have given me renewal quotes at least 15-20% lower than any other company or comparison site. I've not had to deal with them yet with any claims etc, but so far I've been very happy with their prices and communication. Reviewed on: 11th February 2017
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Adrian Bold

Great first insurance company !

5
The most competitive ! ... Great and friendly staff available to guide you, awesome concept/deals ... whole experience was a pleasure. Reviewed on: 18th December 2016
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Kaya Corbridge

Good renewal price

5
Very good renewal quote for my car insurance this year that was 20% less than any other company (and I did a LOT of looking around) Reviewed on: 11th December 2016
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Adrian Bold

Rip off

2
TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, COMPLETE RIP OFF Reviewed on: 11th December 2016
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