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What is the number for Hastings?
We need to speak to you to do this, so please call us on 0333 321 9801 so we can help. We’re open: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm. Saturday 9am-5pm.
How long do I have to report an accident Hastings?
Making a claim
As a condition of your car insurance policy, you must tell your insurer if you’re involved in an accident, even if you don’t want to make a claim. This should be done within 48 hours of the incident and failure to do so could invalidate your cover.
How do I get proof of no claims from Hastings?
Simply log in, go to the Documents section and select Get NCD. A letter with all your NCD information will be uploaded to the app or MyAccount and we’ll email you when it’s ready to view, normally within two hours.
Do Hastings Direct ask for proof of no claims?
How do you get proof of car no claims discount? If you decide to change your car insurance provider, they’ll want to see proof of your no claims discount. Your current insurer may include details of your no claims discount in your renewal or cancellation letters.
Does Hastings have live chat?
We’re here to support you over live chat during our opening hours. Head over to our MyAccount log in page. When our agents are free, a red tab will appear on the right-hand side or the bottom of your screen. Click on ‘Can we help?’
Is Hastings insurance the same as Hastings Direct?
In most places Hastings Premier and Hastings Direct are the exact same.
Do I have to pay excess if not my fault?
Paying the excess when it’s not your fault
If the other driver has admitted fault and has already told their insurer, your excess might be waived. But usually you’ll have to pay it – so make sure you can afford it. When your insurer is certain you’re not at fault, you’ll get it back.
Do you pay excess if not your fault Hastings?
Do you have to pay excess towards a third party claim? If someone files a claim against you after an accident, your insurance provider will cover the excess. If it’s a personal claim, however, then you’ll need to contribute the excess agreed when you took out the policy.
What happens if you don’t report an accident within 24 hours UK?
After the 24-hour period in which accidents can be reported has elapsed, the police may arrest a driver who can be interviewed as a suspect and charged on this basis. Both the offences of failing to stop and failing to report can be charged at the same time.
Where do I find my no claims bonus?
You can find out how many years of no-claims bonus you’ve accumulated on your car insurance renewal paperwork, on your cancellation letter, or a letter from your provider confirming your no-claims discount. To be valid, it must be dated within two years of starting your new car insurance policy.
How many years no claims do you lose?
Each insurer will have their own rules about how long you have had a no-claims bonus for. Most will accept a no-claims bonus that’s less than 2 years old, but others may accept less than 3 years. However, they may only accept 3 years if they were the last insurer.
Do no claims expire?
Can your No Claims Bonus expire? The expiry period for an unused no claims bonus is two years after you’ve cancelled your last policy. So if you have taken a break from driving but you don’t want to lose your NCB, you’ll have to take out a new policy within two years to carry on where you left off.
How much does car insurance go down after 1 year no claims?
How much discount will you get? All insurance companies have their own no claims discount scale, but a typical example might be: 30% discount after 1 year’s claim-free insurance. 40% discount after 2 years.
Can I contact Hastings Direct by email?
Call us on 0333 999 8875. Email: lending@hastingsdirectloans.com. Write to us at: Complaints, Hastings Direct (Loans), Conquest House, 32-34 Collington Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3LW.
How do I pay my bill on Hastings Direct?
How do I make a payment?
- Log in, select Payments and, if you have more than one policy, choose the one you want to make a payment for.
- Select Make payment.
- Enter your credit or debit card details and pay.
- You’ll be told if your payment’s been successful.
Who is Hastings Direct owned by?
Hastings Direct is a trading name of Hastings Insurance Services Limited, and is part of the Hastings Group.
What’s the difference between Hastings Premier and Hastings Direct?
Is Hastings Direct the same as Hastings Premier? Hastings Premier offers breakdown and motor legal expenses cover, which is not standard with Hastings Direct. Both are Defaqto five-star and Moneyfacts five-star rated, but these ratings apply only to the comprehensive versions of these policies.
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How do you prove you are not at fault in a car accident?
To prove you are not at fault in a car accident, you will need to show sufficient evidence that another party was at fault. This evidence may include the police report, eyewitness statements, photos or videos of the scene, and traffic camera footage.
What happens if you don’t tell your insurance about an accident?
If you don’t tell your insurer about the accident, or if you tell them too late, then they may cancel your policy and refuse to insure you in the future.