1st Central Value

1st Central Value

1st Central Value provides motor insurance at the lowest price possible and is different to our 5 Star Defaqto rated product.

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Have you heard about our online products?

Did you know that you could get 1st Central Value cover at a slightly cheaper price? Not only that, but whenever you need to make a change, you can make them online with no admin fees!

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What's included with 1st Central Value
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Our 1st Central Value product provides comprehensive motor insurance at the lowest price possible. It’s different from our 5 Star Defaqto rated product, as it has a higher excess and doesn’t include cover for glass damage, loss of personal belongings, personal accident cover, audio equipment or our uninsured driver promise. This cover is comprehensive only.


The following is included as standard when you take out 1st Central Value cover.


Also includes

  • Available as online only

    This product can be available as an online only product, allowing you to benefit from no admin fees when making changes online.
  • Hotel Expenses

    You're covered for up to £500 if you require a hotel stay when your car is involved in an accident.
  • Third Party, Fire & Theft

    We’ll replace or repair your car, spare parts or accessories if they are lost or damaged due to fire, lightning, explosion, theft or attempted theft.
  • Liability to others

    You’ll be covered for amounts you’re legally liable to pay if someone else is injured or killed, or if their property is damaged as a result of an accident in your car.
  • Medical expenses

    You're covered for up to £100 of medical expenses for each person injured in your car if it’s involved in an accident.
  • No Claims Discount

    For every year of claim-free driving, you’ll accrue No Claims Discount.

Does not include

  • RAC Breakdown Cover

    Be covered by one of our various levels of RAC Breakdown Cover to help you get back up and running.
  • Legal Expenses Cover

    If you have an accident and it’s not your fault, we’ll give you up to £100,000 of car insurance Legal Expenses Cover to help you recover uninsured losses and costs.
  • Personal belongings

    We'll pay up to £250 for loss of, or damage to, personal belongings in or on your car caused by accidental damage, fire or theft.
  • Audio and Visual

    We’ll cover your navigational equipment, radio and any other audio and visual equipment which is permanently fitted to your car.
  • Windscreen

    We'll replace or repair a damaged windscreen or window (including scratched paintwork caused by broken glass) and this won’t affect your No Claims Discount.
  • Personal Accident

    We’ll pay out up to £7,500 if an accident in your car results in your death, permanent loss of sight or loss of one or more limbs.
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Additional cover for extra peace of mind

Here's a list of our optional extras that can be added to our products.

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We're here to help every step of the way

If you’ve got a question about your policy, you might find the answer you’re looking for on our Help & support page.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer live chat?

We also offer live chat across our sales pages, within Your Account and on our Help & Support page. Look out for the blue chat web chat icon at the bottom right of the page.

You can use web chat to and discuss any queries you may have with our Customer Services, Sales, Renewals, Claims and Payments & Finance team.

You can also make a payment if you’re in arrears, providing we already hold your payment method on your account.

See our opening hours here

How do I get in contact with you?

Remember, you can manage your car insurance online. Simply log in to Your Account to review and update your details with ease - anytime, anywhere and for a reduced admin fee.

If you have a 1st Central Online policy, everything is done through Your Account. So, you'll need to log in to manage, make changes, cancel or renew your policy.

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Customer Services, Sales, Renewals and Instalment enquires

To make a change, discuss your monthly instalments or an outstanding debt, enquire about a quote or renew your policy:

Webchat
0333 043 2085

Mon - Fri: 8am to 8pm
Sat: 9am to 5pm
Sun: 10am to 2pm
Bank holidays: 10am to 4pm

New Claims
Report a new claim:
0333 043 2011

24 Hours a day, 7 days a week

Make a windscreen claim:
0333 043 2012

Existing Claims
Discuss an ongoing claim:
Webchat 
0333 043 2022
claims@1stcentral.co.uk

Mon - Fri: 9am to 6pm
Bank holidays: 10am to 4pm

For all other contact numbers click here.
How do I cancel my car insurance policy?
If you'd like to discuss cancelling your policy, please call us on 0333 043 2085.

Our opening hours are:

Mon - Fri: 8am to 8pm
Sat: 9am to 5pm
Sun: 10am to 2pm
Bank holidays: 10am to 4pm

Cancelling your direct debit instruction won't automatically cancel your policy and you may incur additional charges.

Details of our fees are here.

How much do you charge if I cancel my policy?
Details of our fees are here.