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It offers 3 levels of comprehensive cover (Essential, Direct and Premier), third party, fire and theft cover, a telematics or \"black box\" policy and multi-car cover. <br><br>However, its website could be more user-friendly to make it easier for customers to understand what is and isn\u2019t included in their policy, and it doesn't make it obvious at first glance that third party, fire and theft is an option. It only offers third party insurance to existing customers, not new ones.<br><br>Get started by visiting Hastings Direct\u2019s website and sign up for a policy. If you have read this review and decided that Hastings Direct car insurance is not for you, you can also compare other car insurance policies on the market.\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:1em;\"><span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Best for:<\/span> A wide choice of cover options<\/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>Windscreen and personal belongings cover included as standard in the Direct and Premier comprehensive policies<\/li>\n<li>Hastings Direct has multi-car and \"black box\" cover options and cover is available to new and young drivers<\/li>\n<li>Online claims process<\/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>It doesn't offer third party only cover to new customers<\/li>\n<li>There isn\u2019t a lot of information about its third party, fire and theft policy available prior to quote stage<\/li>\n<li>The Hastings Direct website could be easier to navigate<\/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\/64f617ffc80d6.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffc80d6.png\" alt=\"Hastings Direct Standard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffc80d6.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffc80d6.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffc80d6.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffc80d6.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffc80d6.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">    \n    \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse u-grid--alignCenter\">\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/5 u-1\/1@s u-grid__col--alignTop text-center\">\n<div class=\"luna-stars luna-stars__fill--80 luna-stars--primary\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<div class=\"has-margin-bottom-xxsmall text-x-small fin-text-grey\">Finder score <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Our experts rated key features of the account. 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We looked at what each policy includes, the pros and cons of cover and how to make a claim with Hastings Direct. It also offers third party, fire and theft and third party only policies.<\/p><h3 id=\"compare\">Compare Hastings Direct 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=\"ca6ee90f-65c3-4421-b0db-ed6030ff3131\" 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=\"86404\" data-mobile-template=\"\" data-origin=\"straightforward-niche\" data-side-filters=\"false\" data-sort=\"\" 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   display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      order: -1;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      justify-content: center;\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__timer {\n    display: inline;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__sep {\n    margin: 0 1px;\n  }\n\n<\/style><tr data-product-id=\"2e925120-d792-4147-8e46-d885c4fce370\" data-provider-id=\"55694aa5-7291-47ec-80a6-fd722bd220a4\" data-product-name=\"Hastings Direct Standard\" data-provider-name=\"Hastings Direct \" 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\/hastings-direct\" 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\/64f617ffe4709.png\" alt=\"Hastings Direct  logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffe4709.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffe4709.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffe4709.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffe4709.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/64f617ffe4709.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\/hastings-direct\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Hastings Direct Standard<\/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=\"\" 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=\"EU Cover third party only (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=\"Up to \u00a31000\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Personal accident cover\">\n                        Up to \u00a31000\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\"><b>Finder's summary:<\/b> Hastings Direct does offer strong options for comprehensive car cover, as well as other types of car insurance, such as multi-car and black box cover. However, its website could be a lot more user-friendly to make it easier for customers to understand what is and isn\u2019t included in their policy. <br><br><b>Who it might be good for:<\/b> Someone who wants an all-round comprehensive policy, that can also have multi-car or a black box policy.\n                  <\/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 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/car-insurance\/confusedcom-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFCI%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22ukfci-default2%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%22ca6ee90f-65c3-4421-b0db-ed6030ff3131%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22UKFCI%2B-%2BHastings%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221778338307%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Hastings%2BDirect%2BStandard%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%222e925120-d792-4147-8e46-d885c4fce370%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2286404%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22car-insurance%252Fhastings-direct-car-insurance%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"See quote for Hastings Direct Standard\">            \tCompare quotes      \t<\/a><a href=\"\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Hastings Direct Standard 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-0000000002-2e925120-d792-4147-8e46-d885c4fce370\" value=\"2e925120-d792-4147-8e46-d885c4fce370\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"                            Hastings Direct Standard            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":null,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"2e925120-d792-4147-8e46-d885c4fce370\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-2e925120-d792-4147-8e46-d885c4fce370\">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=\"ef4d7267-c794-4e29-9a9f-82c8f3580c2f\" data-provider-id=\"55694aa5-7291-47ec-80a6-fd722bd220a4\" data-product-name=\"Hastings Premier\" data-provider-name=\"Hastings Direct \" 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\/hastings-direct\" 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\/62b17d55cd7ef.jpg\" alt=\"Hastings Direct  logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62b17d55cd7ef.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62b17d55cd7ef.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62b17d55cd7ef.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62b17d55cd7ef.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62b17d55cd7ef.jpg?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\/hastings-direct\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Hastings Premier<\/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=\"\" 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><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"Up to \u00a35000\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Personal accident cover\">\n                        Up to \u00a35000\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__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 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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Hastings Direct?<\/h3><p>Hastings Direct was founded back in 1997 and has since grown to offer the UK everything from bike and van insurance to home insurance.<\/p><h3>Who underwrites Hastings Direct car insurance?<\/h3><p>Hastings Direct\u2019s car insurance policies are underwritten by Advantage Insurance Company Limited, which is an associated company of Hastings.<\/p><h3 id=\"cover\">What\u2019s covered under my policy?<\/h3><p>Hastings Direct offers 3 comprehensive car insurance policies which differ in price, benefits and the cover they provide.<\/p><p>There is not much information about the Essential policy on the Hastings Direct website, though the company describes this policy as a \u201cno-frills policy with basic and affordable coverage\u201d.<\/p><p>Here is what the other 2 comprehensive options cover:<\/p><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\">Hastings Direct Standard<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Hastings Premier<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Damage to your car<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u2713<\/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\">\u2713<\/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\">\u2713<\/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>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\">Optional<\/td><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Optional<\/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><h4 id=\"optional_extras\">Optional extras<\/h4><p>Hastings Direct offers a range of optional extras you can add to your policy to give you even more peace of mind.<\/p><p>These include:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/breakdown-cover\">Breakdown cover<\/a><\/li><li>Motor legal expenses cover<\/li><li>Enhanced personal accident cover<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-lost-key\">Key cover<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>What are Hastings Direct\u2019s 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\">Essential<\/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 policy offers you more than a third party, fire and theft policy but not as much as the Direct or Premier comprehensive policy. It includes a courtesy car and cover in the EU.<\/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\">Direct<\/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\">The mid-range comprehensive policy insures you to drive other cars, includes windscreen and personal belongings cover and comes with vandalism and uninsured driver promises.<\/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\">Premier<\/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\">Premier gives you everything Direct does but also includes motor legal expenses and breakdown cover.<\/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<\/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\">Third party cover is the legal minimum. It\u2019s avaialable for existing customers only.<\/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\">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=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">A level up from third party only, it gives you cover in case of a fire or if your car is stolen. New and existing customers can buy this policy.<\/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\">Multi Car<\/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\">With a Hastings Direct Multi Car policy you can have a single policy for all the cars registered at your home address and you\u2019ll get a discount for every car you add.<\/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\">YouDrive<\/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\">YouDrive is the Hastings Direct telematics car insurance policy. Once it\u2019s set up, you\u2019ll be able to track how you\u2019re driving via the app. YouDrive looks at your actual driving style and gives you a price depending on how well you drive.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>How do I make a claim?<\/h3><p>You can start a claim <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsdirect.com\/car-claims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a> or through the Hastings Direct app.<\/p><h3>What is my excess?<\/h3><p>An excess is the amount of money you contribute to the cost of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-claims\">claim<\/a>. The amount of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-excess\">excess<\/a> will depend on the level of cover you have and the nature of your claim. Details of your excess amounts will be displayed in your policy schedule.<\/p><p>In some instances, more than one excess will apply, in which case Hastings Direct will add them together.<\/p><p>There are 2 types of excess and these are:<\/p><ul><li>Compulsory excess which is set by the insurer underwriting your policy.<\/li><li>Voluntary excess which is in addition to any compulsory excess. You can set this as low as you want to reduce the amount you have to pay if you make a claim. Or you can increase it, which is likely to reduce your premium.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Hastings Direct 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 Hastings Direct, with many highlighting good service and quick responses.<\/p><p>One commented: \u201cSorted out my claim with a minimum of fuss,\u201d which is what anyone would want from their insurer.<\/p><p>Among Hastings Direct customers in the survey, 78% said they would recommend the brand to a friend, and it came eighth out of 11 brands.<\/p><h3>How to cancel Hastings Direct car insurance<\/h3><p>You need to call 0333 321 9801 to cancel your policy.<\/p><p>You are able to cancel your car insurance with Hastings Direct up to 14 days after your start date with no cancellation fee. After this time period, a \u00a345 cancellation fee will be charged.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/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=\"accordion0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000007\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I drive other cars with my Hastings Direct policy?<\/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=\"accordion0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/can-i-drive-another-car-on-my-car-insurance\">insured to drive other cars<\/a> with your policy, but cover will be third party only (even of you have comprehensive cover for your own car).<\/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\">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=\"accordion0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, you have the choice of paying for your Hastings Direct policy in full or by monthly direct debit payments. Note that interest applies to monthly 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=\"accordion0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000009\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Does Hastings Direct offer daily or temporary car 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=\"accordion0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No, Hastings Direct doesn\u2019t currently offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/car-insurance\/temporary-car-insurance\">temporary car insurance<\/a> cover.<\/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\">How do I check my Hastings Direct car insurance expiry date?<\/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>You can check your expiry date and other policy details online or through the Hastings Direct app.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">The offers compared on this page are chosen from a range of products we can track; we don't cover every product on the market...yet. 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