Car finance mis-selling isn’t limited to shady dealers or high-risk loans — millions of UK drivers may have been mis-sold finance on well-known car brands.

If you used a PCP or HP agreement to buy a car, this article reveals the brands most often linked to mis-sold finance claims.


🚗 Car Brands Commonly Linked to Mis-Sold Finance

  1. Mercedes-Benz

    • One of the most frequently mentioned in hidden commission complaints.

  2. BMW

    • Thousands of drivers may have been overcharged without knowing it.

  3. Ford

    • Often sold via PCP deals with little or no disclosure of broker fees.

  4. Volkswagen (VW)

    • VW Finance has faced multiple mis-selling complaints in the UK.

  5. Audi

    • Another premium brand with PCP deals often involving commissions.

  6. Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, and Vauxhall

    • These mainstream brands are also widely included in claims.


⚠️ Why It Matters

When dealers earn a secret commission, it creates a conflict of interest — they may choose deals that pay them more, not what’s best for you. This practice is now under legal scrutiny and compensation is available.


✅ Am I Eligible?

If you financed a car from any of these brands (or others) and weren’t told about commission or felt misled, you could be owed money.

👉 Check your eligibility in under 60 seconds

Start your Car Finance Claim

If you took out car finance between April 2007 and January 2021 and believe your agreement included any of the above unfair practices, you might be eligible for compensation. A successful claim could mean a refund of overpaid interest, reduced outstanding balances, or other financial redress.