Hastings Direct car insurance
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- Start or track a car claim without the need to call
Manage your account
With MyAccount you can view your documents and many of our customers can make changes to their policy including:
Make a new claim
We're sorry to hear you've had an incident. To get you to the help you need quickly go to our claims help centre to make a new claim for your car, home, van or bike insurance.
We're here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Manage an existing claim
For updates, how to send us information and answers to key questions visit our claims help centres.
Windscreen repair
If your windscreen is cracked or chipped please contact our partners, National Windscreens. Don't forget to have your reg number to hand!
Broken down?
Here's how to get in touch with us if you've broken down and need help.
Call centre open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Get help
Our help centre can answer many of your frequently asked questions and help you get in touch with us.
Good driver? Get the price you deserve
Good driver? Get the price you deserve
Most insurance is based on your answers to a bunch of questions but YouDrive also looks at your actual driving style. So you'll get a great price on day one and, as long as you drive well, you'll keep getting a low price every year. Simple.
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Simplicity is the best policy
Life is supposed to be crazy, to be messy, to be colourful. But we believe insurance should be the opposite; straightforward and simple, with great cover at great prices.
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Young drivers car insurance
Aged 17-25 and new to the road? Here's some advice on finding affordable car insurance as a young driver.
Just passed your driving test? Congratulations! All those months of hard work have finally paid off and now the open road awaits you. Having a driving licence will give you a new-found freedom;
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How to declare a SORN
If your car's not being driven on public roads, declare your car off the road with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).
If you own a car that's not being driven on public roads, you're legally required to notify the DVLA by making a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).
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Car breakdown advice
Do you know what to do? How to stay safe if you've broken down, and ways to prevent your car from breaking down.
It's really important to keep up with car maintenance to help avoid a breakdown. But even well-maintained vehicles can sometimes fail and the reason for a breakdown is sometimes completely out of the driver's control.
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Telematics car insurance
Young or new to driving? Be rewarded for safe driving with a telematics car insurance policy.
Telematics car insurance policies work by monitoring a driver's habits behind the wheel and adjusting insurance costs accordingly. It's designed to reward safe drivers and offer savings that really add up over the years.
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Defaqto 5 Star rated
Our Hastings Direct and Hastings Premier car insurance is Defaqto 5 star rated.