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Car Finance Compensation claims for millions UK drivers. Sky News Sentinel Legal

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UK Car Finance Scandal EXPLAINED — Hidden Commissions, Supreme Court Case
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UK Car Finance Scandal EXPLAINED — Hidden Commissions, Supreme Court Case

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Motor Finance

Johnson v FirstRand Car Finance Supreme Court Decision Day 3

The third and final day of the Supreme Court hearing in Johnson v FirstRand — the closing act in what's become the most important consumer finance appeal in decades.

1st May 20254 min read
Johnson v FirstRand Car Finance Supreme Court Decision Day 3

Motor Finance

How Big is the Motor Finance Scandal? Analyst Consensus Reveals Billions in Hidden Exposure

New data from Close Brothers and Lloyds suggests major under-provisioning across the sector, with analysts forecasting a potential industry-wide liability exceeding £35 billion.

22nd April 20253 min read
How Big is the Motor Finance Scandal? Analyst Consensus Reveals Billions in Hidden Exposure

Motor Finance

Johnson v FirstRand Supreme Court Day 2 Analysis

The second day of the Supreme Court hearing saw an intense examination of legal arguments, significantly reinforcing the position of consumers in the fight against undisclosed commissions.

17th April 20253 min read
Johnson v FirstRand Supreme Court Day 2 Analysis

Motor Finance

Johnson V FirstRand Supreme Court Day 1 Analysis

The landmark car finance mis-selling case kicked off its opening day with intense debate surrounding undisclosed commissions — a case set to reshape consumer financial rights across the UK.

16th April 20253 min read
Johnson V FirstRand Supreme Court Day 1 Analysis

Motor Finance

ITV News Exposes Hidden Car Finance Commissions in Car Finance Mis-Selling Scandal

In an ITV News investigation, Sentinel Legal's Sam Ward exposes how car dealers were trained to push customers into higher interest finance deals, and why 99% of 31.7 million motor finance agreements included undisclosed commissions.

14th March 20255 min read
ITV News Exposes Hidden Car Finance Commissions in Car Finance Mis-Selling Scandal

Motor Finance

Supreme Court Blocks Treasury from Car Finance Claims Case

The UK Supreme Court has rejected intervention requests from His Majesty's Treasury and the Finance & Leasing Association in the landmark Johnson v FirstRand case — a major win for consumers.

19th February 20255 min read
Supreme Court Blocks Treasury from Car Finance Claims Case