I don't honestly think people see purchasing home insurance as a great experience. The less friction the better. I think the policy I bought is reflected in the price bracket. The one thing that anno... See more
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It wasnt a great experience to be honest It was a pain!i got locked out of the system twice just before payment. Not sure if i will bother with any insurance from anyone next time.
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Fairly quick service updated my insurance without me knowing but didn’t charge extra, but the updates were correct.
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A good price for my new car, I couldn’t take the insurance out online as my VRM hadn’t been recognised (DVLA not quite updated?), however, a call to Swinton was soon sorted by Clare, no surprise chang... See more
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Swinton has been helping people find insurance for 60 years. Back then you would just buy insurance but one man decided to compare lots of prices and pass the savings onto his customers. This honest personal approach is the cornerstone of Swinton today. Going the extra mile for their customers, Swinton offers a wide range of insurance products, taking the time to listen to what their customers need. If you would like to see feedback about our Swinton Pet product, please visit our Trustpilot account https://www.trustpilot.com/review/swinton.co.uk/pet-insurance
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4.3
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Quote was competitive and registration…
Quote was competitive and registration was easy... 5 star
4 August 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!
We are thrilled to hear that you found our quote competitive and that setting up your policy was nice and easy. Providing great value along with a smooth, hassle-free registration process is always our goal!
Thank you for choosing us, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need any assistance with your policy in the future.
Kind regards, Tahara @ Swinton Insurance
Good on line
Good on line ! But came home from holiday and rang up to renew !!! Needed to change number plate also !!! Was £59 but on phone went up to £134 !!!! Then went on line again and cost £61 !!!!!!
3 August 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for your review and for bringing this to our attention. I understand your concerns regarding the difference in pricing between your online quote and the phone quote. I want to reassure you that with Swinton Insurance, we guarantee that the price offered to our existing renewal customers will not be higher than what we would offer if selling a new policy through the same channel, with exactly the same risk information and level of cover.
Upon looking into your details, I can see you contacted us after the renewal date had passed, & when we re-generated a quote, it was not as competitive as the original premium. I am pleased to hear that you were able to find a suitable quote online.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help on the below link
https://www.swinton.co.uk/contact-us
Kind regards, Tahara @ Swinton Insurance
Extremely underhanded…
Extremely poor and underhanded auto-renewal process.
I received an email at the end of last week telling me that my car insurance was going to auto-renew on Monday. I had not realised that the policy I took out last year had been set to auto-renew.
On Sunday afternoon I logged into my Swinton account specifically to stop the renewal, only to discover that there is no way to disable auto-renewal online. The only option appears to be to contact customer services, which was closed because it was outside normal working hours. For something as important as taking hundreds of pounds from a customer's account, it is astonishing that customers cannot manage this themselves online 24/7.
When I checked the policy details, the new insurance was not actually due to start until 9 August, so I reasonably assumed I still had time to resolve it.
That evening, I received an email thanking me for renewing. Swinton had already charged my card for an insurance policy that would not even begin for another six days.
If a company is going to use auto-renewal, customers should receive clear and prominent notice well in advance and most importantly be able to switch auto-renewal off easily through their online account. Requiring customers to telephone a call centre during working hours in order to prevent a future payment is an unacceptable process.
Taking payment six days before the new policy begins, while providing no online mechanism to stop the renewal, feels deliberately weighted in favour of securing the renewal rather than giving the customer genuine control over their policy.
Whatever Swinton may point to in terms of a tick box or terms agreed to a year earlier, this is not what I consider transparent or customer-friendly treatment. The whole experience felt unnecessarily obstructive and underhanded, and has ensured I will not use Swinton again.
3 August 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns regarding the auto-renewal process of your car insurance policy.
I completely understand your frustration at not being able to disable the auto-renewal online and discovering this only after receiving the email notification. We strive to make managing policies as straightforward as possible, and I’m sorry that this was not your experience.
Just to clarify we send our renewal invites around 21 days prior to your renewal date to provide customers the time to shop around should they wish to. These are sent via your preferred delivery method. I apologise if this was not your experience.
If you would like to discuss your concerns further or to log a complaint, please use the below link:
www.swinton.co.uk/contact-us
Kind regards,
Michelle @ Swinton Insurance
experience and expertise
8 April 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your review!
We are delighted to hear that you felt the benefit of our team's experience and expertise. Delivering knowledgeable, dependable service to ensure our customers feel fully supported is always our priority.
Thank you for choosing us, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need any assistance with your policy in the future!
Kind regards, Tahara @ Swinton Insurance
Home insurance setup
A simple process to set up a new home insurance policy. Explanations were given for all conditions.
31 July 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for your lovely 5 star review! We're pleased to hear that you found the process of setting up your new home insurance policy simple and straightforward. It's great to know that our explanations helped you understand the policy and its conditions.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards, Kirsty @ Swinton Insurance
Value and very simple to use
Very reasonable price and easy to find and navigate website. Keeping things simple made my experience great. Also a lot cheaper than my insurance renewal who thought it acceptable to considerably increase my insurance after 4 years of customer with no claims.
2 August 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for your fantastic 5 star review! We're so pleased to hear that you found our website easy to use and that the straightforward process made arranging your insurance a great experience. It's also wonderful to know we were able to offer you a better value alternative to your renewal.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards, Kirsty @ Swinton Insurance
Straitforward to get sorted out
3 August 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are pleased to hear that arranging your cover with us was a completely clear and hassle-free process.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Karl @ Swinton Insurance
Great Service.
Very helpful, easy to engage with and a full understanding of our needs for insurance also a very sensible price with great care given to get it right thank you very good service indeed.
2 August 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Many thanks for leaving such a detailed rating of your experience.
We are glad that our team provided such helpful support, fully understood your requirements, and took the time to tailor your cover at a competitive price.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Karl @ Swinton Insurance
Very simple to act on the quote
Very simple to act on the quote. Simple website, all done in minutes. Best price we could get too
2 August 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you so much for letting us know how you got on.
We are glad to hear that finalizing your quote on our digital platform was entirely hassle-free, and that we could get everything sorted for you in just a matter of minutes at a fantastic price.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Karl @ Swinton Insurance
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Many thanks for letting us know how you got on.
We are glad to hear that you found our rates to be so much more affordable for your cover.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Karl @ Swinton Insurance
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for letting us know how you got on.
We are glad to hear that arranging your insurance was a swift process and that we could provide the exact cover you require at an affordable rate.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Karl @ Swinton Insurance
Straightforward to use
31 July 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
We really appreciate you taking a moment to rate us.
It is fantastic to hear that you found the entire setup incredibly simple and smooth to navigate from start to finish.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Karl @ Swinton Insurance
Easy to apply
Easy to apply. Communication ok but still prefer to speak to a human without paying extra for it . But policy to suit.
30 July 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're glad to hear applying was easy and that you found a policy to suit your needs! We also really appreciate your feedback regarding phone support. We always want to make sure getting in touch is simple for our customers.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Leanne @ Swinton Insurance
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review.
We're delighted to hear your transaction was easy and that you got our best price!
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Leanne @ Swinton Insurance
Website well pre-informed on…
Website well pre-informed on detail.also 9 year NCB acknowledged.
Pricing good, options clear and not ambiguous/contradictory.
Appreciated no specious Age-loading, common to most.
Grateful for paper documents as an option...cognisant that not every elderly person is WiFi savvy!
You might market yourself more aggressively as "Elderly friendly"
1 August 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're delighted to hear our team was so helpful and professional for you! Providing great service is what we always aim for.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Leanne @ Swinton Insurance
Very helpful and professional unlike…
Very helpful and professional unlike udrivecover.con
31 July 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
We're delighted to hear our team was so helpful and professional for you! Providing great service is what we always aim for.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Leanne @ Swinton Insurance
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for your great 5 star review and feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found our service quick and easy, and that you were happy with the price you received.
If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.
Kind regards, Kirsty @ Swinton Insurance
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found our service fast and that you were happy with our competitive price.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and thank you for choosing us.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Kind regards, Vicky @ Swinton Insurance.
Bike cover
How easy it was to understand . And it only took a few minuits. Also the price
31 July 2026
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found the process easy to understand and quick to complete.
We're also pleased that you were happy with the price. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing us for your insurance.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Kind regards, Vicky @ Swinton Insurance.
Reply from Swinton Insurance
Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you found the online purchase process straightforward and easy to complete.
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing us.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Kind regards, Vicky @ Swinton Insurance.
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