I use 0870 quite alot for all numbers that want to charge me the earth last mobile bill from £10.00 per month shot upto £94 this was a shock as i only want to check my infant daughters dla. Also directline has me waiting for over an hour on all numbers to themselves. can't attend hospital appointments until i change car insurance over. have missed loads. I think they have cottoned on but still if i'd taken the chance to call theyre 0845 number i'd be paying the same as last months bill. is anyone experiencing the same. i have been on hold for an hour today.  >:(

From what you say, I would have thought that the question you would like the answer to is "Is there a more effective alternative number to contact Direct Line Motor Insurance?"

You haven't said which number or numbers you've tried, so I'm unable to comment with much clarity.

Perhaps there are different numbers that we list and one of the others would be more effective.

In your question, you ask has Direct Line "cottoned on"? There are many reasons why numbers listed on our site may become less effective, and companies looking on here and actively disabling them or delaying calls is but one reason. As I said, I think that really what you want is a better alternative; but then it's up to you to ask if you would like help with this.