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Hyundai finance with Close Brothers
Check whether your Hyundai agreement arranged through Close Brothers between 2007 and 2024 is eligible under the FCA's Consumer Redress Scheme.
Takes under 60 seconds. No documents needed. No win, no fee*.
About Close Brothers
Close Brothers has set aside £300 million for motor finance redress. Close Brothers estimated in April 2026 that the scheme as published would result in a pro-forma provision of approximately £320 million on a post-PS26/3 basis, compared to its existing IAS 37 provision of £294 million as at January 2026. The provision remains under review.
Named in both the Court of Appeal ruling (October 2024) and the Supreme Court judgment [2025] UKSC 33 (Hopcraft v Close Brothers). One of two lenders at the centre of the landmark ruling. Has suspended new motor finance lending while the review proceeds. Accepted the FCA's scheme in 2026 and confirmed it will not challenge.
Current scheme status
Accepted scheme; not challenging. Has suspended new motor finance lending.
Hyundai and motor finance
Hyundai grew significantly in the UK market throughout the scheme period, moving from a value-led brand to a competitive mainstream player; consistent finance volumes were written across its range.
PCP became increasingly dominant for Hyundai from around 2013 onwards, with Hyundai Finance active through franchised dealers alongside broad market lenders in the network.
Hyundai's strong value positioning and growing brand reputation drove increasing finance volumes through the scheme period. PCP became dominant from around 2015 as Hyundai moved upmarket, with average agreement values ranging from approximately £8,000 on an i10 to £26,000 on a Santa Fe or Tucson. Hyundai Finance operated through franchised dealers alongside broad market lenders, and the brand's rapid market growth during the DCA era means a significant number of agreements may be in scope.
Common Hyundai models in scope
Hyundai i10
Hyundai's city car; sold on PCP and HP throughout the scheme period across multiple generations, one of the brand's most accessible entry points.
Hyundai i20
Hyundai's supermini; consistently strong UK volumes on PCP and HP throughout the scheme period across two generations.
Hyundai i30
Hyundai's family hatchback and highest-volume UK model for much of the scheme period; widely sold on PCP from the second generation onwards.
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai's bestselling SUV, growing rapidly from its 2015 UK relaunch; predominantly sold on PCP with strong finance penetration through to the scheme end date.
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai's larger family SUV; above-average agreement values in eligible cases given the higher vehicle price throughout the scheme period.
Hyundai ix35
Hyundai's first mainstream SUV in the UK, sold from 2010 to 2015; PCP and HP agreements from this period may fall within the scheme.
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai's compact crossover launched in 2017; growing PCP volumes through to the scheme end date, available in both petrol and full-electric versions.
Are you eligible?
You may be eligible to claim against Close Brothers if all of the following apply:
- You took out a PCP or HP motor finance agreement between 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024.
- The finance was arranged through a UK dealer or broker, on a regulated agreement.
- The agreement was for a car, van or motorcycle for personal use.
- You can identify yourself, we can trace the agreement details on your behalf.
What makes an agreement eligible?
- A Discretionary Commission Arrangement (DCA) was in place and was not properly disclosed to you. Under a DCA, the dealer could increase your interest rate to earn a larger commission from the lender without telling you.
- The commission paid to the dealer was unusually high — amounting to at least 39% of the total cost of credit and 10% of the loan — and was not properly disclosed.
- There was a contractual tie giving the lender exclusivity over your finance, which was not made apparent to you.
What you could receive
The FCA has confirmed the average payout under the scheme is £829 per agreement. Individual outcomes vary depending on the size of your agreement, the commission charged, and how long the finance ran. If you financed more than one vehicle through Close Brothers, each agreement can be assessed.
How it works
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Tell us your basics
Enter your name and a few details. We do not need finance documents to start, our team will trace historic agreements on your behalf.
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We assess your agreements
We check what we find against the FCA scheme criteria and tell you which agreements are likely in scope, including any you may have forgotten.
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We pursue the right route
Where the scheme offers the best outcome, we run it for you. Where independent litigation could produce a better result, we say so honestly and explain why.
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Frequently asked questions
Did Close Brothers use Discretionary Commission Arrangements on Hyundai finance?
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Will making a claim affect my credit score?
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What if my lender has been taken over or has exited the market?
Related information
Close Brothers hub
All Close Brothers scheme information and related makes.
Hyundai hub
All UK lenders that financed Hyundai during the scheme period.
All lenders and makes
Browse the full directory of lenders and car manufacturers in scope.
The scandal explained
Background on the FCA review, the Supreme Court judgment, and the redress scheme.
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