Ford Finance / FCE Bank Charges Reclaim

[jooshy87]

Hi guys, pretty new to the forum so please move if in the wrong forum.

 

I have had previous success in reclaiming charges down the years but before all the hoo-ha with court cases.

However I had a hammering on my car finance with ford, done through FCE bank I believe back in the day with regards to late payment charges, over limit charges etc etc.

 

The account is since closed but was running from about 6 years ago up until 18 months ago.

Is there still any scope for me to reclaim these in this day and age?

 

As i'd obviously like to pursue some of my money back if its a possibility but don't want to chuck a tenner their way for a SAR if its not going to get me anywhere!

 

If this is the case id appreciate some guidance. Initially i think i will need to send a SAR as i have lost the majority of statements. Would this be sent to Ford Finance or FCE do you know?

 

Thanks in advance!

[silverfox1961]

Hi

Sorry you were missed.

 

Overdrafts are the one charge which would be difficult to reclaim. Other charges (loans, credit cards) are fair game. Even if there were no charges applied, it is still good practice to get copies of your account history which may show malpractice as well.

[jooshy87]

Hi silverfox, its not overdraft charges - it was car finance bought through ford credit which i believe is represented by FCE bank according to paperwork. I was paying back around £150 a month over a few years and was hit with a number of £25 charges for late/missed payments. Is there a chance of claiming these back if i go through the process?

 

I'm in the process of going at it with old store cards now in another thread as I've done the banks ones in the past.

[dx100uk]

if these were charged within 6yrs from today yes

 

outside of 6yrs, you might have issues

 

links are below

 

dx

[jooshy87]

Cheers DX will follow the same platform as my store card and send off both SAR this weekend. Thanks again.

[jooshy87]

£150 interest plus £45.84 in interest (8.20%). Letter sent today with schedule of charges for the total of £195.84. Will let you know on any developments.

[jooshy87]

Similar to my other thread on Santander/RI Card charges, i have sent 2 letters to them stating i did not accept their final resolution and second time that i was willing to take an offer as a GOGW prior to taking my case to the FOS. They dismissed each of them and maintained theyre stance by directing me to the FOS.

 

Have i lost the battle with this one or can any one advise how to move forward? Thanks