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70+ lenders due to issue refunds


YOUR TICKET TO A CAR FINANCE REFUND

If you purchased a car, van, or motorbike on PCP or Hire Purchase between 2007
and 2021, you could be due thousands back in compensation.


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“If you paid for a vehicle with car finance prior to January 28, 2021, you could
be entitled to compensation.”

UK car finance: ‘millions of drivers could get payout’ as watchdog investigates

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says that some customers 'may have been
charged too much' on car finance loans before January 2021.




THE FCA IS TAKING ACTION

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, has been
actively investigating potential mis-selling practices within the car finance
sector. The probe is centred on suspicions that brokers and lenders may have
failed to disclose key information to consumers, particularly concerning hidden
and unfair commission arrangements.

The FCA is primarily concerned about whether consumers are being adequately
informed of the total costs tied to car finance deals. During its review, the
FCA identified multiple issues, including a lack of transparency around
commission structures, which may have led to customers being overcharged.

Several high-profile organisations have been impacted, with banks, automotive
finance companies, and independent lenders adjusting their practices in
response. Major names such as Barclays Partner Finance, Santander Consumer
Finance, and BMW Financial Services are among those who have been closely
monitored during the investigation.



Be ready to claim your compensation when the FCA makes its ruling.

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Sales commissions banned in January 2021

In January 2021, the FCA banned unfair  commission arrangements in the car
finance industry after discovering that lenders were incentivising brokers and
car dealers to apply higher interest rates to maximise their earnings.

Full industry investigation started in January 2024

The full-scale investigation into potential mis-selling within the car finance
industry, prompted by growing concerns that some lenders and brokers were
engaging in unfair practices, began in January 2024.

Announcement of review findings due in May 2025

The findings of the review are expected to be announced in May 2025. This will
provide clarity on the scale of the issues and may also include provisions for
compensation, offering financial redress to consumers.


SO, HOW HAVE YOU BEEN MIS-SOLD?

Lenders and brokers have a duty to be transparent, ensuring that every aspect of
your finance agreement is clearly explained. However, in many cases, consumers
have been misled about multiple critical details. You may have been mis-sold if
you weren’t made aware of hidden fees or inflated interest rates, being pushed
into deals with higher monthly payments, or if the terms and conditions were
complex or purposefully vague, making it difficult for you to fully understand
what you were agreeing to.

It's more than likely that you have also been mis-sold, run a free online check
to find out.

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High & Unfair Interest Rates

Finance agreements typically come with interest fees that the borrower must pay.
However, many consumers were offered deals with inflated interest rates because
of discretionary commission arrangements.

Motorists may have thought this was a fixed rate, but there were cheaper deals
available that the dealer should have told them about. The average consumer may
have paid £1,100 more interest than necessary.

Undisclosed Commission Fees

A claim might be possible if the dealers didn’t tell you a commission agreement
was in place or if they did but omitted how much money they would receive. This
practice, banned in 2021, allowed brokers or dealers to offer customers an
inflated interest rate, which they would take as part of their commission.

Lack of Affordability Checks

Under the FCA’s guidelines, the dealer or broker must check that you can afford
the loan before you sign the agreement. An affordability check looks at your
income and credit history to ensure you can cover the monthly payments. You may
be able to claim if the company that arranged the finance failed to conduct an
adequate affordability check.


MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO TOOK OUT VEHICLE FINANCE BEFORE JAN 2021 ARE DUE A
REFUND. CHECK IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE.

You could be one of them if any of the below apply:

 * You bought a car on finance before January 2021
 * You weren't told about sales commissions

It's that simple! Over 70 lenders have been affected by the scandal. Check for
free to see if you're due a refund from your lender.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

Your rights are safeguarded by consumer protection laws. If you were misled
about the financial terms or conditions of your car finance agreement, you might
have a valid basis for a claim. Legally, you are entitled to complete and
accurate information about your contract's terms.


CAN I CLAIM FOR MULTIPLE CARS?

Absolutely, you can submit claims for more than one car if you were misled in
multiple PCP or HP agreements. However, keep in mind that the rules and
processes may differ for each vehicle, depending on the details of the
agreements and any legal precedents concerning those misrepresentations.


DO I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING?

We handle your case on a 'No Win, No Fee' Read more basis. We will only be
compensated if the claim is successful. This aligns our interests with yours,
demonstrating our confidence in our ability to secure a positive result. In the
event of a favourable result, our billing structure entails a nominal deduction
from your compensation.


HOW MUCH WILL I GET?

The compensation you could receive depends on several factors. One of the
earliest successful claims involved a borrower who paid an interest rate of
5.5%. It was later revealed that the bank was offering similar loans at 2.49%.
As a result, the bank had to refund the borrower £1,147 for the excess interest
charged.


WHEN WILL I BE PAID?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently conducting a thorough
investigation into PCP and HP contracts. This involves placing a pause on the
8-week deadline that finance providers have to respond to complaints that
involved discretionary commission arrangements. Whilst consumers can still
complain to their finance provider, the provider will not have to respond to
their complaint until June 2025, at the earliest. Following this, any eligible
claims will likely be processed within three to six months.


CAN I CLAIM ON MY OWN?

For PCP mis-selling claims you do not need to use a law firm or a claims
management company to make your complaint to your provider, you may be able to
do this yourself for free. There are however many benefits of choosing us to
handle your claim. We will manage all communication with your lender, working
closely with them to ensure that you receive a fair level of compensation. If
your lender encounters any difficulties in locating your details, we will assist
them to enable your claim to proceed.


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Did you know you can also claim for vans, camper vans and motorbikes?


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The online registration check is free but not a conclusive answer to the full
eligibility to claim for compensation.

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and operated by Olton Alexander Limited which is registered in England and
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and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims
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Please note that all information submitted via Claim Station is treated
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Claim Station is a trading style of Olton Alexander Limited, an adept claims
management company (CMC) regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can
claim for free without using a claims management company by contacting your
lender directly and if your complaint is not successful you can refer it to the
Financial Ombudsman Service for free.

For more information on the FCA's car finance investigation click here.

*In successful cases we charge a fee of 18% to 36% including VAT. A success fee
will be deducted from each successful claim. If you cancel your claim after the
14 day cooling off period you will be charged for any work undertaken at the
rate of £60 including VAT per hour.

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