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A £55.87 million compensation scheme relating to historic vehicle delivery charges is expected to open for claims later this month, with a separate process planned for businesses registered on the DVLA Fleet database.
The scheme follows final approval by the Competition Appeal Tribunal of a plan to distribute compensation to consumers and businesses that bought eligible new cars and vans between 2006 and 2015. The legal action concerned charges imposed by international shipping companies for transporting new vehicles to the UK.
BVRLA members that purchased vehicles during this period could be eligible for compensation. Payments start at £25 for the first eligible vehicle, with additional amounts payable for subsequent vehicles.
A separate claims process is expected for businesses registered on the DVLA Fleet database, using vehicle records to identify eligible purchases and calculate compensation. The BVRLA is continuing to engage with those administering the scheme and will provide members with relevant information once the arrangements have been confirmed.
In the meantime, members who believe they may be eligible are encouraged to register for updates on the Car Delivery Charges website.
