Guide 22 September 2026 |  | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
What Happens If Your Car Finance Was Sold to Another Company?
If your car finance was sold or transferred to another company, you may still be able to pursue a car finance claim. This updated guide explains who may be responsible, what the Blue Motor Finance sale and FirstRand’s planned MotoNovo exit mean for customers, and how the FCA legal challenges are delaying car finance compensation in 2026.
News 21 September 2026 |  | Andrew Franks |
Woodville Creditors Owed £299m as Administrators Investigate Car Finance Funding
Collapsed car finance litigation funder Woodville Consultants faces almost £299 million in unsecured creditor claims after entering administration with just £254,734 in cash. Administrators are investigating its law firm loan book, £37 million owed by connected parties and how much could ultimately be recovered for investors.
News 18 September 2026 | | Andrew Franks |
Motor Finance Claims Firm Cuts Losses While Waiting for Cases to Progress
A major motor finance claims law firm has reduced its annual losses while continuing to fund a large portfolio of unresolved consumer cases. Consumer Rights Solicitors values its wider claims book at around £72 million, but its accounts highlight the high costs and financial uncertainty involved in large-scale consumer litigation.
Guide 17 September 2026 | | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
What Happens If My Lender Asks for More Information About My Car Finance Claim?
Your lender may ask for more information to identify an old finance agreement or investigate your complaint. This updated guide explains what lenders may request, what to do if you no longer have the paperwork, how a car finance refund check may help trace historic agreements, and what the FCA’s partially suspended redress scheme means for information requests in 2026.
Guide 16 September 2026 | | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
I Can’t Find My Car Finance Documents. Does That Stop Me From Claiming?
Lost your old PCP or HP agreement? Missing paperwork does not necessarily stop you from investigating a car finance claim. Learn how to find old car finance agreements, how a car finance refund check may help trace historic finance, and what the FCA scheme’s legal challenges and delays mean in September 2026.
Guide 15 September 2026 | | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
Can I Make a Claim if the Dealership Closed Down or Changed Ownership?
A closed, sold or rebranded dealership does not automatically stop a car finance claim. This updated guide explains who to contact, how historic agreements and broker records may still be traced, what a car finance refund check can help with, and how the FCA legal challenges and partial suspension affect car finance and PCP claims in 2026.
News 14 September 2026 | | Andrew Franks |
FirstRand Puts Aldermore and MotoNovo Up for Sale After £548m Motor Finance Hit
FirstRand has formally put its UK business, including Aldermore Bank and MotoNovo Finance, up for sale after taking a £547.8 million pre-tax hit linked to motor finance redress. We look at why the group is leaving Britain and what the sale could mean for MotoNovo Finance claims.
Guide 11 September 2026 | | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
Volkswagen Finance Claims 2026: What VW's FCA Scheme Challenge Means for Customers
Volkswagen Financial Services is one of the four parties challenging elements of the FCA motor finance redress scheme. This updated guide explains what the legal proceedings mean for Volkswagen finance claims, why parts of the scheme are suspended, what happens to existing complaints and how customers can check historic VW finance while the Upper Tribunal case continues.
News 10 September 2026 | | Andrew Franks |
Black Horse Court Ruling Raises Questions Over Time Limits for Car Finance Claims
A County Court ruling involving a 2005 Black Horse finance agreement has raised new questions about time limits for historic car finance claims. The judge found that the Limitation Act does not prescribe a statutory limitation period for certain unfair relationship claims, although the non-binding decision is expected to be appealed.
Guide 9 September 2026 | | Shannon Smith O'Connell |
Toyota Finance Claims 2026: Could More Than One Agreement Be Relevant?
Financed more than one Toyota over the years? Each agreement may have a different outcome under the FCA motor finance redress scheme. This updated guide explains Toyota finance claims, PCP and commission arrangements, the partial scheme suspension, upcoming Upper Tribunal hearings and why expected payouts have shifted into 2027.