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2.49
Based on 527 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Nov 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

Very straight forward and good value for money Very straight forward and good value for money Reviewed on: 5th September 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Complete and utter joke - do not insure your car wit... Complete and utter joke - do not insure your car with them. Had a brick through the back windscreen last night. I tell them and they say my car is a c... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd November 2025
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About this product

Tesco car insurance has three levels of cover: Bronze, Silver and Gold.

If you buy a Tesco car insurance policy, you’ll have access to the accident helpline, seven days a week. If you’re a Clubcard holder, you’ll be able to get a discount on your premiums. If you have any queries about your policy, you can call the UK-based team.

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

Tesco Bank Car insurance reviews (527)

Review of the Tesco Bank, Car insurance:

Attempt to tow away my car., why was I at fault.

1
There was an unsuccessful attempt to tow away my car which resulted in damage to the front end. I believe the keys were cloned and the alarms turned off. I paid an excess of £1,000 to a total garage bill of under £3,000. The car Audi S8 V10 had a £2K service and then 2 months later I traded it in for an Audi S8 D4. insurance was due on the D4 based non claims bonus based on 50 years no claims was reduced because I was "At Fault" for the attempted theft. HOW? This is just unfair, inequitable. I have pulled our house insurance and today Aug 27th 2024 my wife's car insurance. It was on repeat renewal and Tesco had not advised me this was due except to say the could not take the money. HSBC had sent me a new card. When I asked to cancel the insurance which had expired 3 days before Tesco said "We hope you are aware that it is illegal to drive a car without insurance". I told them, the truth, that I had parked the car on our land (so off-road) and SORNED it before the insurance expired. They charged me £4.10 to cancel the policy in the cooling off period. You can tell I have not cooled off yet. This is not Tesco people this is Tesco Policy from accountants; don't support them. Reviewed on: 27th August 2024

I found car Insurance is cheaper when compared.

4
I found car Insurance is cheaper when compared. Reviewed on: 9th June 2024

The worst ive ever dealt with tried to switch policy...

1
The worst ive ever dealt with tried to switch policy to a different car the new car was almost half the price of the old one with any other insurer yet tesco tell me ill have to pay the same price i agree and go online to set it up i then get told after finding out my price has gone uo ill need to pay 259 a month for a car that should be 99 so i devide to cancel they tell me 40 pound to cancel i agree they then tell me they are still going to take the money for the monthi would have paid for if not cancelling which essentially made my cancel fee 229 i would keep far away and let others know to do the same Reviewed on: 5th June 2024

Absolute thieves.

1
Absolute thieves. Had 3 years NCD my insurance went up from £600 to £1000. Then my car was stolen a few weeks ago by a 17 year old. My insurance then went up to £3000 a year. Cant get a straight answer out of them as to why. They contact you quick enough for extra money they want out of you, but you have to chase for weeks to get an update on your recovered stolen car. DO NOT GO WITH TESCO. Reviewed on: 3rd June 2024

Have had a Tesco car insurance for 3 years it's been...

5
Have had a Tesco car insurance for 3 years it's been brilliant Reviewed on: 13th May 2024

I waited 5 months from the time of my accident, to g...

1
I waited 5 months from the time of my accident, to get my car repaired. I was unable to trade it in, and lost over £2000 in value. Then when I finally sold it I found out on the last day the car was not put back together correctly and was unable to open the bonnet, and their repairer could not assist. Apalling service and professionalism, not worth the money. Will never ever use again.... Reviewed on: 11th May 2024

Charged more for a safer car park for my car!

2
I had to change my address as I had moved house. My car was on the street for parking in my old flat and in my new one it is in a private underground car park. I was being charged an addition £12 a month to my insurance because of this change? My boyfriend is saving £10 on his insurance and I am being charged £12 extra! When I phoned to ask how is this possible they said it’s because of so many factors they couldn’t even tell me one! Do not go with Tesco for car insurance! Reviewed on: 9th May 2024

Poor customer service.

1
Poor customer service. Poor communication. Poor service. I made a claim and it's taken 3 months to sort out. They do not chase 3rd parties, I had to do that with the garage. Car still not repaired properly. Tesco not accepting liability or responsibility. Unacceptable service from an insurance provider. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Quite difficult to deal with when making a claim

2
Quite difficult to deal with when making a claim - I wouldn’t recommend them for car insurance Reviewed on: 2nd April 2024

I like tesco insurance.

5
I like tesco insurance. You can get discount with club car. The customer service also nice. Reviewed on: 16th March 2024

Over 20 years no claims.

1
Over 20 years no claims. 10+yrs loyalty. Had a minor fender bender, my fault. Have been banned from taking out tesco car insurance policies in the future! Diabolical Reviewed on: 1st March 2024

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