{"id":142151,"date":"2018-10-26T15:56:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T14:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=142151"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:47:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T14:47:09","slug":"direct-line-car-insurance-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/direct-line-car-insurance-review","title":{"rendered":"Direct Line car insurance review"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#pros, #cons {font-size: 1rem !important;} .reviewCard-banner { width: 100%; border-radius: 0.7em 0.7em 0 0; background-color: #d9f4f0!important; height: 80px; } .reviewCard-ratingGrid { width: auto; border: scolid; border-radius: 2.5em; padding: 0.6em; border-width: 1px; border-color: #d5d9dc; width: 85%;} .reviewCard-decoratedGrid-1, .reviewCard-decoratedGrid-2, .reviewCard-decoratedGrid-3 {border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #e3e5e8; margin-bottom: 0; padding: 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em;} .reviewCard-decoratedHeader { font-size:0.8em; color: #6c7881; margin-bottom: 0;} .reviewCard-decoratedData { font-size:0.8em;   font-weight:700;} .reviewCard-productCard { margin-top: -5em; border-radius: 0.7em; } .reviewCard { border-radius: 0.7em; } .reviewCard-header { padding: 1em; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 700; color: #18304b; }    @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { .reviewCard-ratingGrid { width: 85%; padding: 0em; } .reviewLogo {width:30%;} .reviewCard-decoratedData { font-size:1em;} .reviewCard-decoratedHeader { font-size:1em;} .reviewCard-header { padding: 0; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 700; color: #18304b; } .u-1\\\/2{width: auto !important;} }\n\n\n\n@media (min-width: 961px){\n.reviewCard .u-2\\\/3\\@m {\n    -webkit-flex-basis: auto !important;\n    -ms-flex-preferred-size: auto !important;\n    flex-basis: auto !important;\n    -webkit-box-flex: 0 !important;\n    -webkit-flex-grow: 0 !important;\n    -ms-flex-positive: 0 !important;\n    flex-grow: 0 !important;\n    width: auto !important;\n}\n}\n.u-1\\\/2 {\n    \/* width: auto !important; *\/\n    width: 50% !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n      \n\n  \n                \n\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border reviewCard\">\n<div class=\"reviewCard-banner\">\n<h3 id=\"verdict\" class=\"reviewCard-header is-hidden is-visible@s\">\nOur verdict\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\n<div class=\"u-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s\">\n<h3 class=\"reviewCard-header is-hidden@s is-visible\">\nOur verdict\n<\/h3>\nDirect Line has made a selling point out of the fact it's not sold via comparison sites \u2013 but this does mean it's harder to compare its quotes with those from rivals. You'll need to put in a bit of extra leg work and go direct if you want to get a quote and then compare it with other quotes. <br><br>If you do, you'll find the brand offers a choice of 3 comprehensive policies (Essentials, Comprehensive and Comprehensive Plus) and third party, fire and theft cover. If you want just third party cover, you'll need to look elsewhere. <br><br>Get started by visiting Direct Line\u2019s website and sign up for a policy. Or, if you have read this review and decided that Direct Line car insurance is not for you, you can also compare other car insurance policies.\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:1em;\"><span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Best for:<\/span> High levels of customer satisfaction<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"u-grid\" style=\"margin-top: 1em\">\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\">\n<strong>Pros<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"list-4\">\n<li>No-claims bonus protected for a range of no-fault claims (comprehensive cover only)<\/li>\n<li>No charge for mid-term amendments<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive deals for existing customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\">\n<strong>Cons<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"list-12\">\n<li>No 24\/7 claims line (out of hours emergency line available)<\/li>\n<li>If you want a quote, you'll have to go direct as it's not on price comparison sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n  <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s u-grid__col--orderFirst\">\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border reviewCard-productCard\"> \n  <div class=\"luna-card__block text-center\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662f9ec48ef15.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662f9ec48ef15.png\" alt=\"Direct Line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662f9ec48ef15.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662f9ec48ef15.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662f9ec48ef15.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662f9ec48ef15.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662f9ec48ef15.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">    \n    \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<span class=\"\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\">\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--standard\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">6.9<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--standard persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nStandard\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"u-grid aligncenter\">\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n \n\n<p>Direct Line says it offers exclusive deals to existing customers, won\u2019t charge extra for mid-term amendments and if you have comprehensive cover, promises to protect a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/no-claims-bonus\">no-claims bonus<\/a> if you have to claim after being hit while parked. Here\u2019s everything else you need to know about this top-rated car insurer.<\/p><h3 id=\"compare\">Compare Direct Line car insurance policies<\/h3><div class=\"content tableWithFilters\n        \n        \n         -table-container\" id=\"comparison-table\" data-section=\"table\">\n    <div class=\"tableWithFilters__tableTop\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentWrapper tableWithFilters__contentWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"tableWithFilters__table content\">\n        <div class=\"js-comparison-calculator comparison-calculator comparison-calculator--paginationNav f1   \" data-category=\"1dc45122-6238-4d0b-a685-fb3fc163ce47\" data-template=\"comparison\" data-niche=\"UKFCI\" data-site=\"UKFCI\" data-auto-recalculate=\"true\" data-post-country=\"uk\" data-fieldset=\"ukfci-default2\" data-compare-fieldset=\"compareInfobox\" data-post-id=\"142151\" data-mobile-template=\"\" data-origin=\"straightforward-niche\" data-side-filters=\"false\" data-sort=\"\" 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alt=\"Direct Line logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1d46973e.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1d46973e.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1d46973e.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1d46973e.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1d46973e.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/direct-line-car-insurance-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Direct Line Third Party Fire and Theft<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                    first-row\n                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"No\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.tick_cross_optional\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Courtesy car cover\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.tick_cross_optional\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"New car replacement\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfci.product.tick_eu_cover\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"EU cover\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Yes, third party only cover while in the EU. Can be upgraded to provide comprehensive cover for a fee.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 36px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"N\/A\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Personal accident cover\">\n                        N\/A\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-1\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfci.product.tick_multi_car_discount\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Multi-car discount\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><a href=\"\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Direct Line Third Party Fire and Theft information\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-9b9306f3-70e7-4a69-b21d-4a31fa7c5715\" value=\"9b9306f3-70e7-4a69-b21d-4a31fa7c5715\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"                            Direct Line Third Party Fire and Theft            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":null,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"9b9306f3-70e7-4a69-b21d-4a31fa7c5715\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-9b9306f3-70e7-4a69-b21d-4a31fa7c5715\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"a6d5ed61-95a1-4e23-b961-75b2ca436d71\" data-provider-id=\"9e74b961-854a-4b3f-8a4e-3d9f59c58d09\" data-product-name=\"Direct Line Comprehensive\" data-provider-name=\"Direct Line\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-5 mobile-row-count-9  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/direct-line-car-insurance-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1f5c9295.png\" alt=\"Direct Line logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1f5c9295.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1f5c9295.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1f5c9295.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1f5c9295.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/662fa1f5c9295.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/direct-line-car-insurance-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Direct Line Comprehensive<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                    first-row\n                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"Yes\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.tick_cross_optional\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Courtesy car cover\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"1\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.tick_cross_optional\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"New car replacement\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfci.product.tick_eu_cover\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"EU cover\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Up to 90 days.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 36px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"You or your partner are covered up to the amount in your insurance agreement.\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Personal accident cover\">\n                        You or your partner are covered up to the amount in your insurance agreement.\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-1\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfci.product.tick_multi_car_discount\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Multi-car discount\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--description comparison-table__feature--longtext sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-mobile=\"\" data-desktop=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-description js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Product Description\"><ul style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li>Guaranteed hire car as standard<\/li><li>Taxi to get you to your destination if you've been involved in a crash (T&amp;Cs apply)<\/li><li>No-claims discount protection (Terms apply)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><a href=\"\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Direct Line Comprehensive information\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend 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Compare 95 providers<\/a><\/div><h3 id=\"who_is_direct_line\">Who is Direct Line?<\/h3><p>Direct Line began in 1985 and sold car insurance from the start. Since then, it has branched out to van, travel, pet, landlord and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/home-insurance\/direct-line\">home insurance.<\/a><\/p><p>This award-winning company is one of the UK\u2019s leading car insurers.<\/p><h3>Who underwrites the car insurance from Direct Line?<\/h3><p>Direct Line policies are underwritten by U K Insurance Limited.<\/p><p>U K Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.<\/p><h3>What\u2019s covered under my policy?<\/h3><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFCI\" data-fieldset=\"coverbenefits\" class=\"UKFCI coverbenefits \">\n        <table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\">\n        <tbody><tr><th>Product Name<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Direct Line Third Party Fire and Theft<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Direct Line Comprehensive<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Damage to your car<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Damaged windscreen and window glass<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Fire and theft<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Personal accident cover<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Medical expenses<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Personal belongings<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Liabilities to third parties<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Using the car abroad<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Alternative travel costs<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>No-claims discount<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>No-claims discount protection<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713 if eligible<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713 if eligible<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Permanently fitted audio equipment<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n        <\/table><\/div><h3 id=\"what_types_of_car_insurance_are_available\">What are Direct Line\u2019s different policies?<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Essentials<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">This is the entry-level comprehensive cover. It includes a courtesy car, uninsured driver promise, personal accident cover and windscreen repairs.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Comprehensive<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Direct Line\u2019s Comprehensive offers more than Essentials and covers you to drive other cars, has new car replacement if your car less than a year old and is written off or stolen and onward travel if you\u2019re involved in an accident. It also has personal belongings cover and will cover for lost or damaged keys and hotel expenses if you can\u2019t drive after an accident.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Comprehensive Plus<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Comprehensive Plus is Direct Line\u2019s top comprehensive policy. It has higher levels of personal accident, personal belongings and hotel expenses cover. The new car replacement is for cars up to 2 years old and the courtesy car will be similar to your own.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Third Party, Fire and Theft<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">This covers you if your car is damaged by fire or stolen, and if other people claim against you for injury or damage to their car or property.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">DrivePlus insurance<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Direct Line offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/young-drivers\/black-box-car-insurance\">telematics<\/a> (or \u201cblack box\u201d) insurance to drivers aged 25 or under. The black box or plug-in device monitors and rates driving habits. The higher the safety score, the less the premium is likely to be at renewal.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">SELECT Premier insurance<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Direct Line offers this highest level of car insurance specifically designed for owners of high-value cars.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000006\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Van insurance<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Direct Line offers commercial van insurance that allows you to use your van or pick-up for work. It has comprehensive and third party, fire and theft options, with add-ons available.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><p>If you have more than one car in your household, you might be able to get a discount on your premiums through the Direct Line multi-car insurance cover.<\/p><h4>Optional extras<\/h4><p>Direct Line offers a range of additional protection to bolt onto your policy, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Breakdown cover.<\/strong> Direct Line offers 4 different levels.<\/li><li><strong>Guaranteed hire car plus.<\/strong> Direct Line will provide you with a hire car if your car is damaged due to an accident or fire, or if your car has not been recovered after being stolen. It comes as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-optional-extras\">optional extra<\/a> with Comprehensive and is standard with Comprehensive Plus. It doesn\u2019t include windscreen claims and customer delayed claims.<\/li><li><strong>Motor legal protection.<\/strong> Direct Line will provide up to \u00a3100,000 of legal costs in the event of a legal dispute following an accident. There has to be more than a 50% chance that your claim will succeed.<\/li><li><strong>No-claim discount protection.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need a minimum of 4 years\u2019 no-claims discount and no more than 1 at-fault claim within the past 3 years for all drivers combined to be eligible for this cover.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"how_do_I_make_a_claim?\">How do I make a claim?<\/h3><p>You can make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directline.com\/car-cover\/claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a claim online<\/a> or call the claims line on 0345 246 8811 to register a claim. This claims line is open 8am\u20139pm Monday to Friday, 9am\u20135pm Saturdays and 11am\u20135pm Sundays.<\/p><p>You will need to provide the following information in order to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-claims\">claim:<\/a><\/p><ul><li>Your personal details and policy number<\/li><li>Details about the incident including as location, damage or injuries sustained<\/li><li>Names and contact details of everyone involved in the incident such as third parties, passengers and any witnesses<\/li><li>Crime reference number, if applicable<\/li><\/ul><p>It\u2019s vital that you let your insurer know about an incident as soon as possible, even if it\u2019s not your fault. Failure to do this could result in a rejected claim later on.<\/p><h3 id=\"what_is_my_excess\">What is my excess?<\/h3><p>Your insurance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-excess\">excess<\/a> is the amount of money you will need to pay towards a claim. Your insurer won\u2019t pay out for a claim that costs less than this amount. A compulsory excess amount might vary depending on the age of your car and your driving experience.<\/p><p>A voluntary excess is on top and is normally set by you when taking out a policy. You\u2019ll have the option of adding or increasing a voluntary excess \u2013 which should lower your premium.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll find details about any compulsory or voluntary excesses in your policy document.<\/p><h3>Direct Line car insurance customer reviews<\/h3><p>Customers who took part in Finder\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/best-car-insurance#fulltable\">2024 customer satisfaction survey<\/a> were positive about Direct Line, with many highlighting competitive pricing and reliability.<\/p><p>One customer praised Direct Line for being \u201ccontactable, with competitive prices\u201d.<\/p><p>Among Direct Line customers in the survey, 78% said they would recommend the brand to a friend. <\/p><style type=\"text\/css\">\n    .survey-response {\n        overflow-x: auto;\n        max-width: 800px;\n    }\n\n    .survey-response .luna-table th,\n    .survey-response .luna-table td {\n        padding: 0.3rem 1rem calc(0.20rem + 1px);\n        font-size: 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If you cancel within 14 days of starting your cover or receiving your documents (whichever is later) then you\u2019ll pro-rata refund. 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If you wish, cover can start instantly.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000008\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How long is a quote from Direct Line valid for?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>A quote from Direct Line is valid for 30 days.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000009\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I pay for my car insurance in monthly instalments?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, Direct Line offers policies that can be paid in full or by monthly direct debit payments.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000010\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000010\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Does Direct Line offer temporary cover?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000010\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, but only for existing policy holders in order to insure a second car. 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