Hastings Direct Reviews 173,904

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Quick and easy to fined insurance at a…

Quick and easy to fined insurance at a good price

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

We're really pleased to hear this was a straightforward experience and that we could offer you a competitive price. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for choosing to insure with Hastings Direct. ~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Very easy to deal with great customer…

Very easy to deal with great customer service .explained every detail made life bit easier

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Kevin,

It’s great to hear you received the level of customer service you deserve, thanks so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. ~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Good price

Good resonably priced insurance!

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Simon,

I'm glad we were able to offer you a competitive price this year. Thank you for choosing to insure with Hastings Direct , we really appreciate it. If you ever need anything, feel free to get in touch. ~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Easy to understand their offer and…

Easy to understand their offer and straightforward purchase at fair price.Proof will be if I ever have to call upon it

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Gordon, I'm glad this was so straightforward. Thank you for insuring with us this year. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Good communication

Good communication

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Colin, I'm glad you had a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great value for money and easy to use…

Great value for money and easy to use purchase process

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Terry,

We're really pleased to hear this was a straightforward experience and that we could offer you a competitive price. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for choosing to insure with Hastings Direct. ~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Verified

I just cancel my insurance before 10day…

I just cancel my insurance before 10day .insurance was start they cut 80£.

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Ketankumar,

We’re sorry you’re unhappy with the cost of cancelling your policy.

When a policy is cancelled, we only charge for the exact numbers of days you’ve been insured for, as well as for any fees that apply. Please visit www.hastingsdirect.com/about-us/our-fees for details of our fees and charges.

You can find a breakdown of the costs of your cancellation (how much you’ve been charged compared to how much you’ve paid so far for your policy) in your policy documents. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Better price with same company.

I found a better price on a comparative site which was also with Hastings Direct so when I called them they went through the details to ensure that the cover was the same as there original price.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Stuart, I'm glad renewing your policy with us was so simple and that we could do so at a competitive price. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for insuring with us this year. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When an Algorithm Becomes Judge, Jury, and Insurance Agent

Cancelled by a Robot, Ignored by a Human

I rarely write public reviews, but this experience deserves one for the sake of transparency.

Hastings Direct offered what looked like a fair price at the start, tied to something called a driving score. The promise was simple: keep it above 30 and your cover continues. The problem is that no one truly explains how this “score” is judged. Speed, cornering, braking, and even mobile phone signals are tracked by an algorithm that you cannot question or verify. It records its version of truth, and when it decides you have failed, your insurance quietly ends.

My score dropped without any clear evidence of wrongdoing. There was no appeal process, no fair investigation, just a polite cancellation email dressed in formal words. The same email claimed that if I cancelled myself, I “wouldn’t need to declare it” to new insurers. That statement is misleading because cancellations are still traceable in the UK insurance market.

In most cases, insurance companies speak about prices, but the truth is more serious. It has become a form of pressure, even a quiet form of extortion, because every driver in Britain must be insured by law. Insurance is meant to be a safeguard, a collective promise that if something happens, people are protected. Yet the system is built on suspicion, not trust. It is not about protecting customers; it is about protecting companies from their own customers.

What Hastings Direct calls “risk management” is not about safety, it is about control. Their algorithm does not see people, it sees data points, and once that data turns against you, no one listens. You are left uninsured, without a voice, and blamed for something you cannot even see.

To make things worse, the system punishes practical behaviour. I need to charge my phone to keep my tracking enabled, and when the battery is low, it disables tracking automatically. That alone can lower a score. It shows how flawed and unrealistic this monitoring is, treating normal human actions as faults.

They have given me 20 days to find another insurer, which I will. And even if Hastings were to offer another chance and apologise, I would still move to another insurer. If their robot told me to go away, then I will go away. That is what they want, and I am not coming back. Trust, once broken, cannot be repaired with a message.

In a country that prides itself on fairness and consumer protection, it is alarming how easily a faceless algorithm can label a driver as “risky” and void their policy. Hastings Direct presents this as policy enforcement, but in truth, it leaves people uninsured based on data they cannot defend or even review.

If this is what the future of “smart insurance” looks like, it raises deeper questions about transparency, accountability, and trust. Perhaps the real risk is not in how we drive, but in how easily we trust the systems that claim to protect us.

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

Thanks for your feedback, we're really sorry to hear about your experience and to see that the policy has been cancelled. We always aim to provide great service, so it's disappointing to know we missed the mark this time. We'll make sure your comments are passed on so we can do better in the future.

In the meantime, if you think this policy was dealt with incorrectly or wrongly cancelled and you would like to make a formal complaint, please visit www.hastingsdirect.com/about-us/customer-complaints or call us on 0333 999 8904. When we’ve logged your complaint, we’ll get back to you within five working days. You can find further information about this process here: www.hastingsdirect.com/help. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Consistently Reliable Cover and Support

I’ve repeatedly renewed my policy with Hastings Direct because they consistently provide the cover I need. If the renewal price ever increases, I know I can simply call them and they’re always willing to accommodate. Their customer service is approachable and flexible, which makes the renewal process smooth and reassuring.

June 2, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Michelle,

Thank you for choosing to renew with Hastings Direct this year. We’re really pleased to have you with us and hope you have a great year ahead. Your feedback on this is really appreciated!
~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t go with Hastings direct as they…

Don’t go with Hastings direct as they rip you off left right and centre I made a payment plan and they wanted the full price to pay back for counselling the Insurance. I’m on benefits and don’t get that much. I told them and they told me that’s not my problem. wouldn’t even ensure anything with them they are a really bad company.

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Courtney,

Thanks for your review, I'm very sorry to see that you had a poor experience with us.

We’d love to take a further look at this and ensure that the amount quoted to cancel was correct.

If you want us to take a further look at this, please give us a call on 0333 321 9801 so we can help you. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great service

Clear precise answers to questions asked. Great product at a very good price.

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi,

It’s great to see we could provide the level of cover you needed at a competitive price. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review, we really appreciate it. ~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cory was fantastic in helping me cancel…

Cory was fantastic in helping me cancel my insurance after a poor call with someone else. He went above and beyond and delivered fantastic service - thank you!

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Alex, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us and it’s fantastic to hear you received such a great level of service from this advisor. If there’s anything else you need assistance with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Super easy insurance

Easy to access details and update if needed. Straight forward insurance company.

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback and for leaving us a five-star review, it really means a lot. Please let us know if you have any questions about your cover.
~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great service and great price for our…

Great service and great price for our home insurance

July 17, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Sandra,

It’s great to see you received the level of service you deserved and that we could offer you a competitive price. Thank you for choosing to insure with Hastings Direct this year – we truly appreciate it. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Walk away

My advice if approaching renewal is to walk away. There is something inherently wrong with their risk data which they will not share with you. There are much more professional brokers to take your business to. There is no empathy here ... so please do not expect any, whatever your need to contact them is.

October 7, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Tom,

Thanks for your feedback, we're really sorry to hear about your experience. We always aim to provide great service, so it's disappointing to know we missed the mark this time.

If you need any help with your policy, please give us a call on 0333 321 9801. I hope that you are able to find suitable cover for your vehicle soon. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

So far so good

So far so good, easy to buy online

October 14, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Dan, I'm glad this was so straightforward and you had a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Talk on the phone

Easy access by telephone
Polite and easy to understand staff
Much cheaper than other companies

October 14, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Vivien,

It’s great to hear you received the level of customer service you deserve, thanks so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. ~ Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a company car…

I recently purchased a company car insurance policy with Hastings Direct and, initially, the process seemed straightforward. I received emails instructing me to download their app, which I did immediately at the start of the policy. I set up my account, created a PIN, and completed all the necessary information.

Shortly after, I received another message with a link to download the app again (which I had already done). Following that message, I was suddenly unable to access my account, receiving an error message stating: “Sorry, your policy information isn’t available at the moment.” I assumed this was a temporary technical issue on their side.

As a full-time student dealing with a family emergency abroad (my mother had a stroke), I was unable to investigate further right away. Upon returning, I was shocked to find an email stating that my policy had been cancelled — allegedly because I had not downloaded the app, which I had clearly done from the very beginning.

I called Hastings Direct immediately after seeing the cancellation email. The customer service representative told me there was nothing that could be done, even though the policy had only just been cancelled a few hours earlier. I explained my situation in full, but the agent offered no assistance and simply repeated that it was cancelled and could not be reinstated. When I asked for a clear explanation or a second chance to renew the policy, I was told it was not possible — without any proper reason. I asked to speak with a manager, waited on hold, and was eventually told the manager was busy with another client and would call me back. That call never came.

This whole situation has left me extremely frustrated and disappointed. The app instructions were confusing and the system seems unreliable. The cancellation feels unfair, especially considering that I did everything asked of me at the start. Worse still, Hastings Direct had already taken the full first payment before cancelling the policy without providing proper support or communication.

Overall, this experience feels like a scam — take the initial payment, provide vague instructions, and then blame the customer for non-compliance. The customer service I received was unhelpful and lacked any empathy or proper guidance. I would strongly advise others to be cautious when considering Hastings Direct for car insurance.

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

Thanks for your review, we’re sorry you’re unhappy with the cancellation of the YouDrive policy.  We're also sorry to read about the health of your mom and we wish for the very best concerning your health.

A YouDrive policy is slightly different to a standard car insurance product, and we appreciate that it’s not for everyone. We make sure our terms and conditions are clearly stated before you buy a policy online. This includes the need to share your driving data with us through the app by driving the vehicle. If the vehicle is not going to driven for an extended period of time or the app cannot be paired to the box within the required time frame, the Telematics team will need to be informed by the policyholder before the period begins and before the policy is cancelled.

Documents and emails would have been sent days in advance of the cancellation explaining why the policy was being cancelled and when this would be done. I regret if these weren't seen and that it led to the cancellation of the policy. We appreciate the difficult situation and measures could have been put in place if the team was informed before the policy cancelled.

I appreciate the frustration that this couldn't be reinstated and I hope you are able to find suitable cover for your vehicle soon.

If you think this was incorrectly done and you would like to make a complaint, please visit www.hastingsdirect.com/about-us/customer-complaints or call us on 0333 999 8904. When we’ve logged your complaint, we’ll get back to you within five working days. You can find further information about this process here: www.hastingsdirect.com/help. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Worst ever company if you have an…

Worst ever company if you have an accident. It’s been a week since my crash and my car has only just been towed to the shop. No one at the company seems to know anything and I am having to act as the middle man between the insurance and the car shop. It’s taken 6 days to get a hire car also as the managers are not wanting to spend the additional cost on a car for me! The claims department are awful and so unhelpful. Have now put in 2 complaints. I am so unimpressed and really wished I had more help as I have never been in an accident before and had so many questions and they just don’t seem to care. RAC even was joking to me about how bad Hastings is if you actually need to use them. Will not be renewing next year. Cannot wait to get out of this contract.

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Charlotte,

Thanks for your review, we’re sorry you weren’t happy with our service and to see that you have had a poor experience during your claim.

Providing our customers with the best possible experience is always our top priority, especially when it comes to making a claim, so we regret that you didn't get this.

Please call our Complaints team on 0333 999 8904 if you’d like an update on the status of your complaint or have anything further to add. The team will be happy to help you. ~Theo, Social Media Team

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