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Car finance compensation should be paid next year

Car finance compensation should be paid next year

Summary

Millions of UK drivers could receive compensation next year for car loans that were mis-sold. This involves commission arrangements between lenders and dealers and stems from a ruling by the UK's Supreme Court. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is working on a compensation scheme to guide eligible motorists on how to claim.

Key Facts

  • Millions of UK car owners might be eligible for compensation due to mis-sold car finance deals.
  • The UK Supreme Court's decision affects up to 30 million agreements made from 2007 to 2020.
  • The FCA plans to launch an awareness campaign to explain who can claim and how to do so.
  • Claimants are expected to receive less than £950 per deal.
  • The scheme will address issues from discretionary commission arrangements, high dealer commissions, and inaccurate finance information.
  • The FCA is still finalizing details like whether claims will be automatic or require opt-in.
  • Some firms involved with the compensation scheme have not been cooperative with the FCA.
  • Comparatively, fewer people will be eligible than in previous compensation cases like the PPI scandal.
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