Hastings Direct Reviews 

195,349
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 26,910 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the ease and straightforwardness of obtaining insurance, finding the website simple to navigate and the overall process quick and efficient. Many people appreciate the competitive and often significantly lower prices for their policies, with some noting premiums decreased considerably compared to other providers. Reviewers also praise the helpful, professional, and courteous staff, who provide excellent service and support, making interactions pleasant and reassuring. However, some customers also noted concerns regarding high administrative fees when making changes to their policies, such as adding temporary cover or updating vehicle details.

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Service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I found taking out Car Insurance with Hastings relatively easy. However, when I rang up to add a couple of days onto my policy at the start of the policy I was quoted an absolutely outrageous price fo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to get insurance... one's I rang Hastings it wouldn't let me do it on line.But I don't understand why they didn't let me insure my bike on line... I filled in all my details then it said so... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to make a claim this year for the first time and I was very anxious because the accident was my fault. But. The whole process was amazingly straightforward and I only experienced helpful res... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value buildings and contents insurance . All ready have my cars and motorbike insurance with them. Hasting app easy to use and shows all your policies, easy to make ammendments etc. Not had to... 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

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Takunda,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Liezl,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Insurance is good but that's all

App doesn't work and can only speak to a person on weekdays during normal work hours. According to the website they work Saturday and Sunday but that's not the case. I have a van and a car policy but can't see both. Originally had car insurance but when I added the van the car policy disappeared. Made a claim and after two years not sorted so van insurance is sky high even though the claim isn't settled and now I got a court case pending from the person that hit me. It's very stressful and feel they have forgot me as not heard a word in over a year

1 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello,

Thanks for your review, we’re sorry to read about the poor experience you had during this claim and to see that you didn't get the customer service you needed.

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 receive this and we appreciate the delay and poor communication is frustrating.

If you would like contact arranged with the Claims team, please send us a private message on X, @Hastingsdirect or on Facebook and provide the claim reference number. We'll do all we can to arrange contact with them so you can discuss this. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price easy to buy

Good price easy to buy beat most other insuries easily and of course I also have car cover

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Philip,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used Hastings before and the ease…

Have used Hastings before and the ease of getting insurance was good as was the price for the cover would use them again

24 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Don,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valuable

Grateful good service

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Narinder,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was done online to renew my…

Everything was done online to renew my car insurance, which all went smoothly. The price was also lower than that quoted by my previous insurers.

24 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Douglas,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the pleasure dealing with Denise…

I had the pleasure dealing with Denise a South African lady . The customer service level she gave was exceptional. Besides explaining everything she had a great sense of humour which is missing in many people nowadays. A great credit to Hastings Insurance . Thank you from a very happy Policy holder XA20016134956

1 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Ian,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth change arrangement

You made the change on insurance policy very easy to complete

16 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Roger,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Everything was fine

Everything was fine, thanks.

24 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Avril,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service easy to contact and best quote well pleased

Good service easy to contact best quote well pleased

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Ronnie,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

QUICK and Polite

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Rosemary,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful live chat with agent who…

Very helpful live chat with agent who answered my queries & guided me through completing purchase of policy

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Shelia,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great insurance

Really good insurance

24 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Dilan,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute con artists

Absolute con artists. Gave me a £645 quote via third party comparision site and increased it to 700 while completing the details. Won't pay them even if the cheapest!

31 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hello Georgi,

I'm very sorry to read about the increase in price. I can appreciate the frustration this would have caused, and I hope that you have since been able to find suitable cover for your vehicle. I'm afraid we're not able to check the quote here to see why this may have occurred. If you would like to discuss it further, please give us a call on 0333 321 9801 so we can take a further look for you. ~Theo, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and helpful staff member…

Very efficient and helpful staff member who helped with the temporary change to my policy

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Nigel,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A good quote from Hastings Direct

I went onto Compare The Market to find a good price to get my new motorbike Insurance, Hastings Direct gave me a really good price and I know they are a reputable company. Pleased to say that I took out their insurance

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Sharon,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to follow process

The process was relatively simple, the price was competitive.

24 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Kate,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy .

31 July 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Akram,
Thanks for your review, we really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback.
If there’s anything else you need, please find out how to get in touch at www.hastingsdirect.com/contact-us and let us know.
Thanks,
Nicole, Social Media Team

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