The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) examined about 32 million car finance agreements and found that many lenders and dealers did not tell customers about commissions paid for arranging loans

A supreme court hearing could open the door to billions through car finance claims.

Updated August 2025 to reflect the latest legal rulings on hidden commissions. When it comes to valuing a mis-sold car finance claim in the UK, several factors need to be considered. Compensation is generally aimed at covering the financial disadvantage caused by the mis-selling, particularly in cases involving Discretionary Commission Arrangements (DCAs). The FCA estimate that the average payout will be around £950 per claim. Also, a Supreme Court ruling opened the door for