Hastings Direct Reviews 

196,090
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Considering 27,053 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that policies are affordable, offering great value and reliable coverage compared to other available options in the market. People also note that the online platform is exceptionally straightforward to navigate, making the entire process of setting up or renewing insurance simple and quick. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating difficulties when trying to reach customer support representatives by phone or dealing with unexpected price increases. Some reviewers were not happy with specific website navigation issues, automated phone menus, or complicated renewal steps when trying to make policy changes.

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Price

Customers had positive experiences with price, often noting that policies are priced competitively and offer... See more

User experience

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of user experience, frequently praising the ease of navigating the app... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, noting that purchasing policies is quick, easy, and... See more

Customer service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with customer_service. While many reviewers praised helpful... See more

Website

Consumers find website to be positive, highlighting that it was hassle free and easy to navigate even for... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

price was good but getting intouch with them was hard as I can not use that app very good need a dedicated phone line that is visible on app

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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

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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 1 out of 5 stars

Been with Hastings for home insurance…

Been with Hastings for home insurance for a while. As per their marketing emails contacted them about a simple 1 storey extension- they won't extend our policy or explain why they won't insure so let in a predicament with no home insurance, no advice or help. So frustrated as this must happen all the time, understand might need to pay more etc but left with nowhere to go but elsewhere. Poor level of service on the only occasion I have needed to contact them

August 12, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I experienced a minor incident with my…

I experienced a minor incident with my vehicle and visited a private garage to obtain a quotation for repairs. The garage provided the quotation and awaited approval for an extended period. Due to the delays, I decided to carry out the repairs myself. After completing the repairs and saving costs, I have been attempting to obtain payment for the invoice from the company, but without success. I advise caution when engaging with this company, particularly if you own an expensive vehicle.

August 12, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I thought a month before i.d renewed my…

I thought a month before i.d renewed my policy but on the day it was not renewed then when i inquired what was happining i was given a much higher price to continue so i refused then got a cheaper quote myself on line

August 11, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend if you want to cancel early

Wanted to switch my car insurance policy over to a new policy and they wanted to charge me a higher monthly fee for a much cheaper and smaller vehicle. When cancelling this in April, I had an admin/cancellation fee to pay which I set up a standing order to pay off. They then took my standard car insurance direct debit the month after, despite me cancelling my policy and this took ages to get the money back. They are now claiming I owe them MORE money even though I paid off the remaining balance via standing order and had to be refunded. Bearing in mind, I dealt with this 4 months ago!!! Awful company to get a hold of via email to make a complaint and send evidence to.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very simple process

Very simple process. Easy to install app and set up a policy. App has everything you might require from reporting claims to breakdowns and recovery. Don’t know why I haven’t tried this before.

August 4, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Excellent service

August 11, 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Martha,
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 competitive price and the…

A good competitive price and the website was easy to understand and the insurance form was quick to complete.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Stephen,
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 changed my policy with my existing…

I changed my policy with my existing insurance company from a van to a car & stupidly believed their “best price” - momentarily my premium rose to £500+ 🤣 I cancelled & my meerkat recommendation was Hastings Direct - i save myself over £250 by changing to Hastings, plus the app is very easy to use - thanks 🙏 Hastings !!!

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Hastings Direct

Hi Jeremy,
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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