Hastings Direct Reviews 173,773

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers appreciate the competitive pricing and the ease with which they can obtain quotes and set up policies. The user-friendly app and website contribute to a seamless experience, allowing consumers to manage their insurance needs efficiently. Many reviewers specifically mentioned the straightforward nature of the online information and the clarity of the policy details. Consumers also value the helpfulness and politeness of the staff, with several reviewers highlighting positive interactions with customer service representatives. The ability to speak to a person and receive clear, concise assistance is a significant advantage for many. However, some reviewers expressed concerns regarding the cancellation process. While opinions on customer service are mixed, the overall sentiment towards the company's pricing, service, and user experience remains highly positive.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I have only recently chosen a car insurance policy with Hastings Direct. Everything went fine, bar one thing.. Hastings have not notified my previous car insurers Sterling (whom have arranged for my... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Quote was initialised by one of the comparison websites. I checked it direct with Hastings to check everything was included that I needed from my old policy. All covered. I was able to choose dif... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m saying 4 because your braking stats are so harsh! I’ve gone down so many points because braking apparently means I’m slamming them. The rest is fine and on a full bar, but my breaking is the pro... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Regardless of my reason for contacting them, their Customer Service has been second to none. I can't claim they've been one of the cheapest policies I've found for either my car or home insurance, but... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Most competitive price for insurance adding my teenager on as a learner. Great comm. The little black box is discreet, and I really like logging in and getting praised for an awesome drive on the ap... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hastings Direct was the most competitive quote on my recent motorcycle insurance search. I already had a policy with Hastings on my other bike so it was an easy decision to add the second motorcycle... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Really impressed by the pricing. Not just once, but twice. Hastings beat all of the price comparison sites I tried. I was so happy when I was able to add my new second car to the policy and a receive... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After receiving my renewal quotes I was eager to speak with somebody to figure out a good price for me being a second year driver. After holding for about 3 minutes a very helpful lady named Aisha was... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I despise car insurance companies & their ways. Imagine my surprise when I called Hastings to cancel my policy, selling my car, they were really helpful, fast & efficient. I received my refund in les... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I was very impressed to speak to someone who went through all the options for our vehicles, they were polite and patient and very helpful and managed to get us cover for my son who has just passed his... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initial contact with Hastings Direct was very easy to deal with. From start to finish , Steer Ayr kept me informed of progress re car damage. They even arranged to do the work during my holiday so the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Simple process from start to finish, all sorted within 10 minutes. Very competitive quote, not the cheapest I could’ve picked but the best known (to me) company reputation wise.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately I was a victim of a hit and run, I suffer extremely with my mental health and dealing with things as quickly as other people. Hastings have no time limits on reporting accidents as such,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hastings Insurance provided great value for money. They dealt with our insurance quote promptly and we were good to go. Didn't try to oversell us but ensured we got what we wanted and explained our co... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I used Go.Compare and the process was simple and thorough. The transfer to Hastings was seamless and their home insurance seems very good value and comprehensive. It is easy to access the policy detai... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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The guy I spoke to when taking my policy out deserves a raise. The one thing I don’t like is the black box like it’s not the speed or anything it’s the breaking and cornering. You go round a round abo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Applying to the original cover was easy and quick To renew it this year require just a few clicks and it was done. However I forgot that I had set up automatic renewal so for a while I had two policie... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Obviously the real test of any insurance company is hopefully not one I will have to deal with, but as far as buying and set up the experience has been excellent. The app was easy to get up & running... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called to find out the best options for my renewal and couldn’t fault Marvin, he was so patient and the call was smooth and stress free. Really friendly staff, amazing service in comparison to other c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I am happy with your service at the moment, hope it will go with ease and comfortable. Keep the tacker straight forward, I am feeling quite difficult to connect with phone, like do on bluetooth and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Being able to ring a number and actually speak to a person was why I renewed my motor insurance and taken out house insurance. He was very polite and so helpful. So frustrating when your only optio... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I received a quote via Go.Compare that was acceptable compared to that quoted by my current insurer. I found it necessary to call Hastings due to a small misunderstanding and have to say that the pers... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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good price easy to understand customer support team Would have had 5 stars if House and car insurance were under same policy, needed two email addresses???

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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The staff on the phone was very friendly and helpful the only thing I was disappointed with I could not extended my 90 day cover in Europe so when my insurance has expired I will have to look somewhe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I have been with Hastings for two years and it’s has been a pleasure. I have the electronic tab in the car which has enabled me to be a better driver. My insurance renewal was £60 cheaper a month whic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I needed to update my policy, Hastings were easy to contact and quickly completed the changes, I even received a partial refund. The app is simple and most changes can be done without contacting them.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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got my car insurance sorted and was pleased with the extras i received, Greggs coffee every month for a year and a £20 Sainsburys voucher. really pleased with the price and what i have included with t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Best car insurance company going! I used to be with first central but their prices are too high and I’ve decided to swap to Hastings, best choice I ever did. They offered me a much more comfortable op... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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It was easy to follow and priced well for all elements covered in your insurance policy for my Ford Fiesta SO14 JVM. My renewall from Esure was cheaper but did not cover all of your protections. Kin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Clear website, enough but not too many emails. Optional extras made tailoring my insurance quote fast and simple. No issues.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

What I personally would like to know is, how comes with 20 odd years of no claims bonus (which means I must be paying attention to the roads) that you can still charge me just under £1,800.00. I’m not... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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From searching on compare the market and getting my quotes, your company offered me the best plan. Including all I wanted from my car insurance. It waa easy to sort online

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Renewing my car insurance with Hastings was quite straightforward and satisfactorily. However when I wanted to add my Wife's car in a multi car deal I found the service and the premium quoted to be to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Really easy to do ,felt bogged down trying to navigate a good deal with other companies, looked at Hastings, got a really good deal . Very happy ,

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Needs to be more competitive with the prices, was insured with you last year and so I thought you would be better value but not so, I got much better deals elsewhere.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hasting premier came in £150 less than my previous provider for the same level of cover. Very easy to set up, all done online and email and quick to send policy through. Highly recommend.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve just had the pleasure of speaking with Joe, who has been able to get me home insurance after almost a week of calling various providers, brokers, and even BIBA. Over the last year I’ve s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Everything fine, marked four not five stars as I would have liked written documents, not just online. But then I think most companies do the same.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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It was relatively easy to arrange my car insurance. Could I have got it cheaper elsewhere, possibly, but Hastings is a well-known company and therefore regarded as a safe option.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I am autistic so it’s important to me that the process of getting insurance is as easy as possible. The app is easy, I can make changes if I need to.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ease of navigation on the website, clear distinct questions which were easy to answer. No messing around with payment, amount due and payment options clear. Would recommend to anyone looking for n... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Clear options about how you want to personalise your house insurance. Quick and easy to speak with an agent. Great cover, good price !

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Your system when followed by a new home insurance customer is quite daunting, & sadly so is your signing in for direct access, but once mastered & signed in, becomes quite a simple system.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Not the lest expensive insurance however it covered what we needed ,also the online information is very straight forward and easy to manage.The follow up was quick and informative.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great guidance to connect the car gadget….your advisor was very patient! My husband dealt with Hastings, and he found all the people he spoke to were helpful and friendly.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Quite surprised about how much the insurance went up seeing as it's a little 1.2L Chrysler. Was thinking of looking elsewhere.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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The fact that you made it seem like you actually wanted to keep me as a customer and helped me get a better value for money.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Got a quote through compare the market check all the information just i wanted quick and easy all running smooth

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Very helpful advice about car insurance for a newly qualified driver. I will use Hastings Direct in the future

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hastings you out did yourself, the app is easy to instal and user friendly. The you drive tracking tab got to me on time and to set up was easy as described in the video.

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Hastings Direct is one of the UK's fastest growing insurance brokers. We offer car, bike, van and home insurance.

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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Awful, was loyal to them years but each year they try to rip your eyes out with their renewal. They are okay if you never actually have to deal with them with anything. They then tried to charge me double when I changed my postcode but could get a cheaper policy elsewhere than what I was already paying.

They charged me for the rest of the month (even though I paid the full month) and cancellation fee and said it would have been the amount they would charge. Absolute cowboy insurance company. No customer loyalty or support. Price gouging experts.

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Good details

Easy looking at the differences in the different level of policies from basic to premier
his was helped by using the confused.com site

October 14, 2025

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