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The FCA is sounding the alarm on the motor finance industry’s readiness to handle its $9 billion compensation program, warning over 100 firms they’re not prepared to pay what’s owed to consumers after shady “secret” commission deals left borrowers blindsided. A major industry roundtable is set for this week, with payouts averaging $830 per eligible claimant—but that could shift based on individual cases. The regulator will soon reveal examples of both stellar and flawed practices to keep everyone honest. While big banks have done this before, carmakers like Mercedes and VW are tackling mass redress for the first time—with Mercedes already earmarking $400 million and VW still silent. A consumer group is already challenging the entire scheme, adding legal uncertainty. Despite pushback, the FCA stands firm, insisting companies must be ready regardless of legal battles, and warning outdated complaint systems could seriously harm consumers.

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