Car insurance
Get car insurance from just £291*
Get a Car Insurance quote*10% of new customers paid £291 or less in March 2025. Excludes YouDrive.
Why choose Hastings Direct car insurance?
One of the UK’s most competitive car insurance providers, with over 3 million car customers and over 25 years' experience
Here when you need us - that’s why we accepted 99% of customers motor claims in 2024 and have a 24/7 emergency claims helpline
Our easy-to-use app makes it simple to message us, manage your policy, make a claim and renew online. We'll even give you tips on how to drive better if you’re a YouDrive customer
Great cover at a great price
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Hastings Direct YouDrive – Get a great price from day one – and a great price every year if you drive well
Hastings Direct – Defaqto 5 Star rated cover that includes courtesy car, windscreen cover and uninsured driver promise
Hastings Essential – straightforward cover that includes a courtesy car and EU cover as standard
Hastings Premier – Our Defaqto 5 Star rated cover includes motor legal expenses, RAC breakdown and a courtesy car
Hastings Direct YouDrive – Get a great price from day one – and a great price every year if you drive well
Hastings Direct – Defaqto 5 Star rated cover that includes courtesy car, windscreen cover and uninsured driver promise
Hastings Essential – straightforward cover that includes a courtesy car and EU cover as standard
Hastings Premier – Our Defaqto 5 Star rated cover includes motor legal expenses, RAC breakdown and a courtesy car
Optional extras
Take out vehicle breakdown cover with Hastings Direct and you can boost protection with our range of optional extras.
RAC breakdown cover
Motor legal expenses
Enhanced personal accident cover
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