Hastings Direct Reviews 

195,789
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Considering 27,036 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the competitive and fair pricing, often finding it cheaper than alternatives or previous policies. The user experience and website navigation are consistently praised for being easy, straightforward, and efficient. Many people also appreciate the good service provided, noting its quality and the smooth process. However, some customers also mentioned difficulties with the process, such as setting up policies or making changes, finding it confusing or frustrating. A few other people also felt that customer service interactions could be challenging, with some experiencing repetitive conversations or issues with online functionality.

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Price

Clients share positive opinions on price, with many reviewers finding the pricing competitive and affordable,... See more

User experience

Reviewers mention positive feedback about user experience, with many finding the process, paperwork, and app... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting ease of starting new insurance policies and... See more

Customer service

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of customer service, with many praising the professional, helpful, and... See more

Website

Consumers find the website to be positive, highlighting its ease of navigation and straightforward process... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick to fix my problem, thanks. Would have been 5 stars if logging into the App & creating a password was possible, just won't let me pass black screen with unwanted useless facts... still unable to... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Having just joined Hastings it is very early days. However, so far I have been impressed. They have been attentive and considerate in their approach to their new client keeping me up-to date and expla... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The overall experience is positive and many services are available in the app. Their RAC service was quite good and they paid the assistant beforehand so no needed for further headaches. However, the... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I don't like hastings or any insurance dealers lets get that straight. I chose hastings for the price against what i was paying. I don't like using the data tracker one little bit. I hated setting it... See more

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  1. Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Broker

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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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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and professional call…

Very friendly and professional call centre staff. Prompt online qoute.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Stephen,

It’s great to hear you received the level of customer service you deserved. 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 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, Good value for money, Good app

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

It’s great to see you received the level of customer 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 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful

27 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Maurice,

It’s great to hear you received the level of customer service you deserved. 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 5 out of 5 stars

Fully comprehensive insurance

Fully comprehensive insurance, at a great price, buying was fast & fuss free.

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Elaine, it's good to see that we could offer you the level of cover that you needed at a competitive price. Thank you for leaving a 5-star review with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Elfyn, I'm glad this was so straightforward. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very competitive prices for insurance.

Very competitive prices for insurance.

5 August 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Petar, thanks for your review, we’re so glad you’re insured with us! We really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear we’ve been able to offer a competitive price. If there’s anything else you need, just get in touch and let us know. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good.
Good cover, for a realistic price, in today's market.
App tracking for first month, might have been a bit dodgy. I received a message, when my phone was on the move, on the golf course. Informing me that my current journey was being monitored! 😆

14 July 2026
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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

All done online very easy and the price…

All done online very easy and the price was over a£100 cheaper than my previous insurance.

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Nick,

Thank you for your review. I'm glad this was straightforward and we could offer you a competitive price. We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just bought the car insurance and it…

Just bought the car insurance and it was quick and easy. Everything is done via the app.
Good price.

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Jack,

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

Really easy to do

Really easy to do

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Raymond, I'm glad this was so straightforward. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Easy straight forward process…

Awesome Easy straight forward process to buy insurance from this company, been with them for past year 2025, i did renew the policy succesfuly for another year with same.company, overall 9 out of 10 affordable prices. all depends of if you are a good driver with no claims and no accidents or bad driving behaviour.
Good Price, Good Service, and a good user experience.
Thank you Hastings direct

5 August 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi, thanks for your review, we’re so glad you’re insured with us! We really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear we’ve been able to offer a competitive price. If there’s anything else you need, just get in touch and let us know. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

It’s great to hear you received the level of customer service you deserved. 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 5 out of 5 stars

Easy transaction

27 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello, I'm glad this was so straightforward. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Malky 00 the messaging app nobody looks at…

Using the messaging app nobody looks at these messages and you get an automated reply. What is not close to the answer AI has lots of mistakes. Tried to call the company. Nothing.

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Malcolm,

Thank you for your review, I'm very sorry if you have struggled to get the help you need from the app. The messaging service isn't a live one so at times, there may be a bit of delay before a reply. You can call the Customer service team on 0333 321 9801 or send us a private message on Facebook if you have any questions. We'll do all we can to help you. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid!

Horrible I wouldn't recommend this insurance, also they track you when you don't even have the insurance bought yet, without your permission. Avoid!

6 August 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

Thanks for your review, we’re sorry you’re unhappy with the terms of this policy.

The App policy is slightly different to a standard car insurance product, and we appreciate that it’s not for everyone. We do ask that you read the terms before you buy the policy as we strive to make it clear what kind of policy this is and what is required before it is purchased. We're sorry if this information wasn't seen.

I regret that you've had a poor experience with us and I hope that you have since been able to find suitable cover for your vehicle. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trust worthy and affordable

Trust worthy and affordable

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Sharon, it's good to see that we could offer you the level of cover that you needed at a competitive price. Thank you for leaving a 5-star review with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy transaction

Easy transaction, no complications. Good service

6 August 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great to be able to insure on multi car…

Great to be able to insure on multi car as all in one place makes it easier

3 August 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello, it's good to see that we could offer you the level of cover that you needed. Thank you for leaving a 5-star review with us. ~Theo, Social Media Team

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