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Rated Poor 1.65/5

Performance Direct reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Poor based on 56 product reviews

Average score of 1.65/5
5 star
11%
4 star
2%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
83%
Reviews for Performance Direct have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Easy to deal with and good value for money

Easy to deal with and good value for money

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Insurance Broker
Carla 24th August 2024

Latest negative rating

1/5

Actually Zero StarsAvoid this company

Actually Zero Stars Avoid this company! I got fined £55 for a policy that never even started! "Read the T&C's" apparently! Although they don't mention:... Actually Zero Stars Avoid this company! I got fined £55 for a policy that never even started! "Read the T&C's" apparently! Although they don't mention: 'If they don't agree the 'Agreed Valuation Declaration' price (after the policy has been bought) then there is a hidden fee to cancel the policy! Read more Read less

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Insurance Broker
Al P 4th March 2024

About Performance Direct

Performance Direct are an insurance broker, selling a range of insurance policies including car and van insurance. If you're looking for a broker, read our Performance Direct reviews to see what people are saying about Performance Direct. Already used Performance Direct? Share your reviews and help out others who are looking to choose an insurance broker!

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Reviews for Performance Direct

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Easy to deal with and good value for money

Insurance Broker 24th August 2024

Easy to deal with and good value for money

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Actually Zero StarsAvoid this company

Insurance Broker 4th March 2024

Actually Zero Stars Avoid this company! I got fined £55 for a policy that never even started! "Read the T&C's" apparently! Although they don't mention:... Actually Zero Stars Avoid this company! I got fined £55 for a policy that never even started! "Read the T&C's" apparently! Although they don't mention: 'If they don't agree the 'Agreed Valuation Declaration' price (after the policy has been bought) then there is a hidden fee to cancel the policy! Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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  • 1/5

    Ripping pensioners off

    Writing this on behalf of my pensioner dad in law who had auto renewal car insurance with performance direct 2022 was £400 and 2023 was... Writing this on behalf of my pensioner dad in law who had auto renewal car insurance with performance direct 2022 was £400 and 2023 was an unbelievable £958 tell me that’s not totally scamming your customers Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    Do not use this insurance company

    Performance Direct ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ Add a photo Performance Direct 3.5 (1.4K) Auto insurance agency in Hornchurch, EnglandOpen... Performance Direct ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ ⁩ Add a photo Performance Direct 3.5 (1.4K) Auto insurance agency in Hornchurch, EnglandOpen OVERVIEW SERVICES REVIEWS PHOTOS ABOUT Google review summary Reviews aren't verified 5 4 3 2 1 3.5 (1,353) Reviews Allfee 63 my policy 56 competitive 33 spoke 30 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Colin Groves 11 reviews 7 minutes ago NEW Switched from Tesco insurance to performance direct via go compare, as it looked a good price or so i thought. I had to phone performance direct to confirm a couple of things, as i put on go compare, that my car was parked on the drive …More Robert Serjeant 1 review 2 weeks ago NEW The service from Charlie was excellent, very efficient and made sure the details of my 3 changes were correct. New policy documents arrived very quickly - 5 star service. I gave 4 stars because I thought the £50 admin charge was a bit steep Performance Direct (owner) 2 weeks ago Hello Robert, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. I'm pleased to hear that you are happy with the excellent service provided by Charlie. Your feedback is appreciated and will be passed to the relevant team leader. Our charges for amending the policy, are outlined within the terms and conditions you agreed to prior to purchase of the policy. All the best, Amy Performance Direct Leone Meyer 5 reviews a month ago I had to change my insurance to a new vehicle. The phone was answered promptly, the gentleman who answered knew exactly what to do and did everything quickly and a efficiently. It was a really positive experience. And their rates are so good too! Performance Direct (owner) a month ago Hello Leone, Thank you for leaving us a positive review. I'm pleased to hear that you are happy with the efficient service provided. Kind regards, Amy Performance Direct Dave Lea 16 reviews·7 photos 5 months ago I’ve used this company a couple of times and can not recommend it, they are not easy to deal with. They are the only insurance company that wanted a photo of my garage which is just a faf, I cancelled my policy after 3 months and didn’t get …More 5 Performance Direct (owner) 5 months ago Hi Dave, We are sorry to hear you feel this way. All purchased policies have a validation procedure to ensure that full cover is in place should a claim occur. We are sorry for any call waiting experienced due to an unexpected high level of calls. We can confirm that your comments have been passed onto the relevant department manager. Due to this being a public platform we cannot ask for personal details via Google Reviews. Please fill out our feedback form below to provide us with further details to investigate any issues you have experienced. https://www.performancedirect.co.uk/existing-customers/online-feedback.aspx Regards, Performance Direct Colin Groves 11 reviews 7 minutes ago NEW Switched from Tesco insurance to performance direct via go compare, as it looked a good price or so i thought. I had to phone performance direct to confirm a couple of things, as i put on go compare, that my car was parked on the drive overnight, when in fact it was parked on a private residential car park well away from the road and security light. To my surprise the girl on the phone, said there would be a price increase, i was expecting just a few pounds, but to my shock and horror, it was an extra £115 because i don't park on a drive, and another £50 admin fee, but its ok to park on a busy supermarket car park or drive on the road with thousands of other road users, i won't be insuring my car with these thieves again. Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    Appalling company

    They seek to look for any possible way of getting more money from you once you start the policy. They query your job position, when... They seek to look for any possible way of getting more money from you once you start the policy. They query your job position, when you bought the car, ask for evidence. Its ludicrous. Then inform you its £55 to cancel. I'm within my 14 days cooling off and they can keep my initial payment and won't be getting anymore! Stay clear Read more Read less

  • 5/5

    Just right

    Remember these guys are usually coming in significantly cheaper than others on the comparison sites that you are directed to from places like Autotrader, so... Remember these guys are usually coming in significantly cheaper than others on the comparison sites that you are directed to from places like Autotrader, so they are going to be busy and usually people tend to leave reviews when something upsets them. My personal remote "online" interactions with them have been good thus far. I'm a careful considerate driver and have a heap of NCB so don't expect to be needing to contact them "fingers crossed" . The saving was great and the process of getting cover was pain free. Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    Not recommeded .bad communication. terrible service.

    Took out car insurance they were the cheepest quote on Quote zone Did everything correct to the best of my abbility. Paid £607 upfront 14... Took out car insurance they were the cheepest quote on Quote zone Did everything correct to the best of my abbility. Paid £607 upfront 14 days later got a email telling me to get in contact withPerformance direct . I called was redirected and waited 20 minits . I redailed and told them no one was answering my call they told me they would re direct me they said I was number 1 in the quew I waited 15 minits . They answerd and checked by information. the said I had said I bought the car in 2018 I told no I bought the cat in2021 and I had the log book changed when I bought the car. I told them to change the information on the year . They then told me they wanted £400 + and then they said I had quoted 10.000 miles ayear . I told them It was an estimate. It worked out I was doing 12.000 ayear . I had to cancel , and go with a new compony . The told me they would refound me £490 in 3/5 days . I told them on the phone the were turning me over . I am now going to the Ombusman for a affcial complaint . Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    Charge you money for cancelling your policy

    Don't be fooled by the cheap rates. I sold my van and called to cancel my monthly direct debit policy - they told me I... Don't be fooled by the cheap rates. I sold my van and called to cancel my monthly direct debit policy - they told me I had to pay £240 outstanding balance as another company "Premium Credit' "paid my insurance for the year and I'm paying them back". If that's the case Performance Direct should be paying Premiium credit for the months I didn't use. All my years driving, I've NEVER came across anything like that. if you cancel, the DD should END. They've been told they won't be getting the money Read more Read less

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    Insurance Broker
    Chris Casey 16th September 2022
  • 1/5

    Frustrated

    I tried to change the car I own but getting through to somebody and then not being put on hold and disconnected is almost impossible.... I tried to change the car I own but getting through to somebody and then not being put on hold and disconnected is almost impossible. Furthermore with 4 months left on the policy I was told but I was not entitled to a refund. The new policy they wanted me to take out was more than twice what I obtained online.Avoid. Read more Read less

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    Insurance Broker
    John Parsons 12th September 2022
  • 1/5

    SCAMMERS

    I took out a policy. Two weeks later (after the 14 day cool off), they sent me an email telling me that my policy is... I took out a policy. Two weeks later (after the 14 day cool off), they sent me an email telling me that my policy is being cancelled. I contacted them and they told me they'd noticed that I'd obtained quotes in the past stating a different career. I told them what I had entered was correct, but they asked for a contract of employment. This is a data protection breach!!! I'm now faced with a £55 cancellation fee as per all the other customers who have given such reviews Read more Read less

  • 1/5

    Cancellation Fee rip off

    Sold my car two months after taking out Policy and they tried to say I owed them money. Total rip off.

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