Does Compensation Include Legal Fees or Penalties?

Does Compensation Include Legal Fees or Penalties for Mis‑Sold PCP Claims?

When you've been mis‑sold a PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) agreement, you're likely focused on reclaiming overpaid interest, hidden dealer commission, balloon payment inflation, and undisclosed fees. But an important question often arises:

Does the compensation you receive include legal fees or penalties? Or do you face extra charges or out-of-pocket costs?

Let’s clarify how compensation works under FCA rules, what kinds of fees might apply, and how our expert claim platform ensures you get every penny you’re owed—without hidden costs or risks.

Understanding Compensation Scope

When a PCP finance deal is mis‑sold—through inflated APR, undisclosed dealer commission (DCA), inflated balloon payments, or hidden fees—compensation is strictly defined:

A full refund of overpaid interest and fees
8% statutory interest from the date of each overpayment
No penalties
No legal fees deducted from your compensation

Crucially: you’re not penalised for seeking what you were overcharged.

What Compensation Covers

When your claim is accepted, the total compensation includes:

  1. Refund of the APR overpayment, comparing actual APR versus fair FCA benchmark rates
  2. Reimbursement for hidden dealer commissions and fees, such as admin or balloon inflation
  3. Statutory 8% interest, compounded from each overpayment date
  4. Claim expenses, in our case covered by a transparent success fee

In short, there are no hidden deductions—just a straightforward, regulated payout.

Legal Fees: Who Pays Them?

Under the FCA and Financial Ombudsman rules:

  • You choose how to submit your claim: DIY, via a solicitor, or through a regulated claims provider
  • Any legal fees or commissions are paid from the compensation, not on top of it
  • ”No Win, No Fee” arrangements ensure you owe nothing if your claim fails
  • Compensation isn’t impacted by quote amounts for legal costs—it’s recalculated fairly

That means whether you use a lawyer or a specialist platform, the overpayment refund isn’t eaten by fees.

Why It Matters: Avoiding Hidden Costs

Mis‑sold PCP claims can stretch over months. If fees are buried, it could wipe out the payout you deserve. We safeguard you by ensuring:

  • Transparent pricing from the start
  • No negative deductions other than agreed success fees
  • Clear breakup of what you reclaimed—interest, fees, interest, and net payout

That way, every pound you receive is actually yours.

How Our Platform Protects You

  1. No hidden charges beyond agreed success fee
  2. Cost forecast provided upfront
  3. No risk of claim cancellation fees
  4. Regulated process, compliant with FCA and Ombudsman
  5. Clear itemized settlement showing gross and net amounts

Our system is designed for total financial transparency and peace of mind.

How to Claim Without Extra Costs (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Free Eligibility Check

Quick form flags common mis‑selling issues—APR, commission, fees.
Time: under 24 hrs

Step 2: Estimate Compensation

Using FCA-approved calculators, we estimate your refund.
Time: 2–4 days

Step 3: Agree Terms

We provide full cost breakdown—no surprises later.

Step 4: Collect Documents

Upload agreement, payment schedule; we fetch more if needed.
Time: 1–3 weeks

Step 5: File Complaint

We draft and submit a compliant complaint to the lender or Ombudsman.
Time: 2–4 days

Step 6: Negotiate & Settle

When accepted, lender pays compensation. You get entire gross amount minus transparent fee.
Time: 4–8 weeks

Our model ensures no penalties, no upfront costs, and no hidden deductions.

Final Summary

  • Compensation includes: refund of overpaid interest, hidden commissions/fees, statutory interest
  • No penalties or deductions that diminish your compensation
  • Legal or claim-handling costs only apply by agreement—and transparently
  • Full protection through regulated, no-win-no-fee framework
  • You get the money you should have had, without hidden losses

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You deserve full compensation—no penalties, no surprises.

FAQs About Fees & Penalties

Q: Will my compensation be reduced by penalty fees?
A: No—under FCA rules, compensation isn’t offset by penalties or procedural costs.

Q: Do I need a lawyer?
A: No. Our FCA-regulated process handles everything—from analysis to Ombudsman escalation.

Q: Are there any upfront costs?
A: Never. You only pay if and when you receive compensation.

Q: Can compensation cover my legal fees?
A: Yes—FTC rules allow legitimate claim expenses to be covered by payout, but only when transparent.

Q: How long does it take?
A: Most claims finalize in 6–12 weeks. Escalations can take 5–9 months.

Q: If I used a solicitor, can I switch to this service?
A: Yes—compensation is yours, and you can choose to save on legal fees moving forward.

 

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