XS Direct Car Insurance UK 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Almost everyone has exposed this scam insurance company in their reviews, detailing how it has deceived them through various tactics. Unfortunately, I had a similar experience. In April 2021, I was i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company!!! My goodness! They are awful. After 3 years of having very minor accident, they sent me letter saying I am owing them £1700!!! 2 days later I receive a letter from debt colle... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be careful this company .I got accident on January 2016 and didnt reveive any email from XS direct saying whose liability it is . After more than 5 years they sent me email saying they pay third part... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company for sure so fraudulent. I pay grands for insurance for someone to come WRONG way around a round about and hit into THE BACK OF me, I took very clear pictures of the collision. I had inve... See more

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XS Direct is a company with an innovative vision; to provide drivers with cheaper car insurance in exchange for sharing the risk of a claim. We offer lower premiums to drivers in return for sharing the risk of an accident. By paying a lower premium and having a higher excess, our drivers save, and their car insurance premium is guaranteed.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid any dealings with XS Direct!!

Almost everyone has exposed this scam insurance company in their reviews, detailing how it has deceived them through various tactics. Unfortunately, I had a similar experience. In April 2021, I was involved in an accident where the other person's car sustained only minor scratches. However, through fraudulent means, they managed to inflate the repair bill to nearly £13,000, an amount that was completely unjustifiable. XS Direct then deducted £350 from excess for my own vehicle’s repairs, which I had paid out of pocket, and demanded that I cover the remaining £2,650 in excess. When I requested a thorough investigation and pointed out that the other party was falsely inflating the claim to extort money, instead of addressing my concerns, XS Direct threatened me with legal action if I fail to pay the amount. After my experience of being scammed by them, my advice is simple: avoid any dealings with XS Direct at all costs. If I had the option, I would give them zero stars. 😡

April 15, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company!!

Do not use this company!!! My goodness! They are awful. After 3 years of having very minor accident, they sent me letter saying I am owing them £1700!!! 2 days later I receive a letter from debt collector. If I can give this company “0” star I definitely would. Do not use them. I would rather pay an expensive company. My goodness I am so annoyed 😡.

December 6, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The insurance is a scam

The insurance is a scam. After playing with my complaints for 2 years, they wrote me to pay 1700 pounds for someone who actually hit my vehicle.

They said they couldn't repair my vehicle because I didn't have an independent witness, even though I had someone in my passenger seat. How do I now pay someone who hit my vehicle and didn't have anyone in his car? Does he get his vehicle repaired at my expense? I don't even know where to get the 1700, and they are now threatening me with a legal battle. They have transferred my case to a debt collector despite disputing the claim.

I am exhausted, scared and frustrated. I have never been in this position before, and I do not know how to handle it.

November 20, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This insurance is a joke

This insurance is a joke! Do not choose them if you dont want to pay thounds pounds at the end.
I has a minor accident, I didnt make any claim and after 1.5 year they emailed me saying that I need to pay £4000!
Do you know what is the most interesting? In small writing in their contract it says that they DO NOT cover 3rd party costs after an accident. So all the bills and payment are on your head. Basically you pay them for nothing

April 14, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Literally the worst company ever for…

Literally the worst company ever for insurance! They extra charged me 400 pounds because I didn’t have a job during the lockdown!!! I had to pay 3k the insurance plus I scratched a car and had to pay other 3k!!! I paid this company stupid money for insurace! I wasn’t even covered!!! Avoid them!

August 16, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraud!!!! Stay away

Last year they claimed I done a hit and run and I kept telling them I didn't hit any car , they didn't believe me , so they paid out the other driver and put it down on The database as a non fault claim . Without me knowing.

August 4, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One of the worse company i come across

One of the worse company i come across, instead helping their client they keep the client in dark And punish them with rejecting claim. Not only that but also giving u stress and recording the false injury claim on my policy. Which i am taking them in legal way. They never look into non-fault claim u made but they too focus to record a claim against u even u not involve in it.

May 19, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STOLEN CAR

Basically if you need to claim just go to the ombudsman straight away , my car was stolen , the thief was caught i am going to court on 04-04-22 to witness against him , he stole 2 cars from my compound , he was caught both cars were returned , police reports availabe , court dates are there .

BUT XS DIRECT IS DECLINING ANY CLAIM SINCE THE CAR WASN'T STOLEN ACCORDING TO THEM .

March 22, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Anyone go with solicitor against this…

Anyone go with solicitor against this insurance? I was in my country with my car and someone clone my plates and make a accident and the insurance cancel my policy i have paid it for a year.. never return my money

March 5, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible insurance Company

Terrible insurance Company. Unhelpful, and only care about themselves. Won't give you a chance to speak your side of the story, nor ask for evidence. Accept anything given to them and payout whatever is asked for. Highly unprofessional company, how they are regulated and allowed to keep working I have no idea.

March 1, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's a very bad insurance company I…

It's a very bad insurance company I have a non-fault claim with them and after I'm waiting for three months to give me the result and my money they cancel my policy for no reason and they were too rude to me

February 24, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting is the first word I think of…

Disgusting is the first word I think of with x s direct there lack of cumunication is diabolical in fact the whole company is' there lack of justification and fairness is disgraceful they will not call or email or make any efforts in resolving bills and will hang you out to dry they will take everything from you PLEASE PLEASE stay well clear of this company there scandalous and will take everything they can get from you they won't call you they won't email you they will change arranged payment dates they will lie to you they will cancel your policy without warnings they will cut your heart out and eat it I cant express in words how sickerning theses people are how immoral how these people get away with it from my experience they have ruined my life and I have now got severe depression and been severely affected by x s direct after struggling from having covid after struggling threw family losses and to being homeless they have no reasoning no compassion and I hope one day they will be exposed to the relentless fees from a prang with a car door iv had to pay thousands and thousands and now they want another thousand without warning your dispicable this is the world we live in and the people have had enough of blood sucking voltures like you

January 20, 2022
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Reply from XS Direct Car Insurance UK

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're sorry you were unhappy with your experience. If you would like us to investigate further you can submit a complaint by e-mailing us with further details and including your policy number to: complaints@xsdirect.com. We'll look into it and do our best to resolve the matter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofesisonal and don't know what they’re doing.

I called to make an enquiry on a claim I was considering taking out after being involved in a minor hit and run, it was decided that I wouldn't go forward with the claim and would fix the car myself to avoid losing my no claims bonus and also since the repairs would cost less than the £3000 excess which I was fine with and already understood, the company too agreed with me that that was the best decision for me. I have now come to the end of my insurance and have seen that they have written down I have a claim on my policy and charged me an extra £2,000 for the renewal price, to my additional first year costs. I called up to try and rectify the issue and have been informed that indeed that there should have been a follow up email sent to confirm that the case was not to effect my policy let the broker and under writers from grove and teen were too lazy to finish their jobs and have left me suffering as collateral damage, whilst it has been agreed that the fault is not mine no effective results have been seen, they still haven't sent the letter of settlement, despite being on the phone for hours and being transferred to person after person, they appear very unprofessional and clearly don't know what they’re doing. I would avoid and go to a more reputable company.

December 21, 2021
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Reply from XS Direct Car Insurance UK

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're sorry you were unhappy with your experience. If you would like us to investigate further you can submit a complaint by e-mailing us with further details and including your policy number to: complaints@xsdirect.com. We'll look into it and do our best to resolve the matter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not even a single star or i can give…

Not even a single star or i can give -10 stars beacuse my car got stolen in September no ine is bothered from these guys to pay my insured amount big time scammers

October 27, 2021
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Reply from XS Direct Car Insurance UK

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're sorry you were unhappy with your experience. Like all insurers we need to thoroughly investigate claims before issuing payments. Some claims may take longer than others, depending on the circumstances - especially if we require information from outside parties beyond our control, such as the Police for example. If you would like us to review the particular issues that arose in your case, you can submit a complaint by e-mailing us at complaints@xsdirect.com. We'll look into it and do our best to resolve the matter.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

very bad

why send me reneewall insurence if i don't use this van,and canseled this insurence

October 19, 2021
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Reply from XS Direct Car Insurance UK

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're sorry you were unhappy with your experience. It's common practice for insurers to issue a renewal notice at the end of a policy term. It is then the customers choice whether to renew or not. If you would like us to investigate further you can submit a complaint by e-mailing us with further details of exactly what the issue was - complaints@xsdirect.com. We'll look into it and do our best to resolve the matter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scamed.by XSDIRECT

Scamed.by XSDIRECT. The firm who like to say NO .

October 9, 2021
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Reply from XS Direct Car Insurance UK

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're sorry you were unhappy with your experience. If you would like us to investigate further you can submit a complaint by e-mailing us with further details of the issue at complaints@xsdirect.com. We'll look into it and do our best to resolve the matter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not even 1 star and I can't believe…

Not even 1 star and I can't believe that this company is still operational.
They have no regard for their customers and whilst dealing with me have made significant failings.

Fortunately, I complained to the Ombudsman and they upheld my complaint against these crooks and ordered them to pay back the amount I was overcharged.

July 12, 2021
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Reply from XS Direct Car Insurance UK

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're sorry you were unhappy with your experience. We have taken steps to implement the decision of the Ombudsman and are glad that the disputed matter has now been resolved through their service.

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