
Guide 7 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
If you financed a BMW between 2007 and 2024, your agreement could fall within the FCA's proposed motor finance compensation scheme. This guide explains how BMW finance claims work, why historic agreements are being reviewed, how compensation is assessed, what the latest legal challenges mean for payouts, and how to check whether your agreement may be eligible.

Guide 6 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
If you bought a Vauxhall using 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 Vauxhall finance compensation is assessed, why legal challenges have delayed payments, what a car finance refund check involves and the options available if you're considering a claim.

Guide 5 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
Thinking about making a MotoNovo Finance claim? This step-by-step guide explains how to claim against MotoNovo Finance, how to find old car finance agreements, what information you'll need, your options for making a claim, and what the latest FCA developments mean for eligible motorists.

Guide 4 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
Thinking about making a Close Brothers claim? This step-by-step guide explains how to claim against Close Brothers Finance, how to find old car finance agreements, what information you'll need, your claiming options and what the latest FCA developments mean for eligible motorists.

News 4 August 2026 | Andrew Franks |
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will participate in the FCA's Motor Finance Compensation Scheme, setting it apart from lenders continuing to challenge the redress programme. While compensation payments remain subject to ongoing legal proceedings, eligible customers with historic motor finance agreements could benefit if the scheme is upheld. The average estimated car finance compensation is £829 per eligible agreement, although individual payouts will vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Guide 3 August 2026 | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
Thinking about making a Black Horse finance claim? This step-by-step guide explains how to claim against Black Horse Finance, what information you'll need, whether to use a finance claims expert, how a car finance refund check works, and what the latest FCA developments mean for your claim.

News 31 July 2026 | Andrew Franks |
The Information Commissioner's Office has carried out searches at properties across the UK as part of a major investigation into spam marketing linked to the car finance scandal. The regulator says it has received millions of complaints about unsolicited text messages promoting car finance claims and believes organisations under investigation may have sent around 170 million marketing texts in just eight months. The enforcement action highlights growing scrutiny of unlawful marketing as interest in car finance compensation continues to rise.

Guide 31 July 2026 | Andrew Franks |
The latest FCA car finance developments have changed the expected timetable for compensation, but the proposed redress scheme remains in progress. If you had a PCP car finance or Hire Purchase agreement with MotoNovo Finance between 2007 and 2024, you may be wondering whether you're eligible to claim. This guide explains the latest updates on the car finance scandal, including the FCA's proposed compensation scheme, legal challenges, expected delays, and what they mean for MotoNovo customers. You'll learn who may be eligible, whether MotoNovo Finance is refunding customers, how MotoNovo finance compensation could work and where to find more detailed guidance on making a claim or understanding potential refunds.

Guide 30 July 2026 | Andrew Franks |
If you had a Close Brothers PCP or Hire Purchase agreement, you may be wondering whether the UK's car finance scandal could affect you. This guide explains the latest FCA car finance updates, who may be eligible for compensation, why legal challenges have delayed payouts and what the changes mean for motorists. You'll also learn why Close Brothers is part of the FCA's proposed compensation scheme, whether Close Brothers are refunding customers yet, when PCP payouts could begin and where to find more detailed guidance on making a claim or understanding how compensation may be calculated.

News 30 July 2026 | Andrew Franks |
New FCA research suggests many motorists remain uncertain about how to make car finance claims despite growing awareness of the car finance scandal. The regulator found that one in four consumers lack confidence making a complaint without help and has launched a nationwide campaign to explain the different options available, including making a complaint directly using its free template letter.