
Guide 20 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
Getting approved may have been the main priority when you arranged Blue Motor Finance, but the FCA review raises different questions about what sat behind the agreement. This updated guide explains Blue Motor Finance claims, commission arrangements, eligibility and ineligibility, potential compensation, refund checks and the legal challenges now delaying parts of the FCA scheme. It also covers the Upper Tribunal hearing expected in December 2026 or February 2027 and what the partial suspension means for motorists.

Guide 19 August 2026 | Chris Roy |
You do not necessarily have to return to your original dealership to part exchange a PCP car. Another dealer can potentially settle the outstanding finance as part of the transaction. Before changing cars, it is important to check your PCP settlement figure, understand the vehicle's current value and establish whether you have positive or negative equity.

Guide 19 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
If you arranged Alphera finance through a dealership, the monthly payment may not tell the whole story. The FCA's motor finance scheme examines commission, disclosure and relationships between lenders and brokers that may have influenced historic agreements. This guide explains Alphera finance claims, PCP eligibility, potential compensation, refund checks and what the latest Upper Tribunal proceedings mean for motorists in 2026.

Guide 18 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
If you financed a vehicle through Santander between 2007 and 2024, your agreement could fall within the FCA's proposed motor finance compensation scheme. This guide explains who may be eligible, how Santander car finance claims are assessed, what Santander's motor finance compensation provision means, how the latest legal challenges and Upper Tribunal proceedings could affect compensation, and how a car finance refund check or PCP claim check can help you understand your options.

News 18 August 2026 | Andrew Franks |
The collapse of litigation funder Woodville Consultants is facing further scrutiny as administrators investigate more than £300 million raised from investors. The review includes its funding model, payments to third parties and commissions paid to promoters. Woodville funded law firms pursuing hundreds of thousands of consumer cases, including car finance claims, but its administration does not determine whether individual motorists remain eligible for compensation.

Guide 17 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
If you financed a vehicle through Barclays Partner Finance between 2007 and 2024, your agreement could fall within the FCA's proposed motor finance compensation scheme. This guide explains who may be eligible, how Barclays car finance claims are assessed, what the latest legal challenges and Upper Tribunal proceedings mean for motorists, and how a car finance refund check or PCP claim check can help you better understand your agreement.

Guide 14 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
If you financed a Peugeot, Citroën or DS vehicle between 2007 and 2024, your agreement could fall within the FCA's proposed motor finance compensation scheme. This guide explains who may be eligible, the different types of commission arrangements under review, how PCP finance claims are assessed, what the latest legal challenges mean for motorists, and how to carry out a PCP claim check.

Guide 13 August 2026 | Andrew Franks |
Some UK car dealers are calling for vehicle specific consumer rules similar to US lemon laws, arguing that the current system can be difficult to apply across used cars of different ages, mileages and values. We explain what motorists are protected by today, how the Consumer Rights Act applies to faulty used cars, and what a UK lemon law could potentially mean for buyers.

Guide 13 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
If you financed an Audi between 2007 and 2024, your agreement could fall within the FCA's proposed motor finance compensation scheme. This guide explains who may be eligible, the different types of car finance mis-selling under review, how compensation is assessed, the latest legal challenges affecting the FCA's plans, and what to expect if you're considering an Audi finance claim.

Guide 12 August 2026 | Chris Roy |
Is MotoNovo Finance refunding customers? This guide explains why MotoNovo is part of the UK's car finance scandal, what FirstRand's £750 million provision means, who could qualify for compensation, how refunds are assessed, and what the latest FCA developments mean for motorists considering a claim.