Claims Company? How They Work vs Claiming It Yourself (2026)
Claims companies take a cut of your payout just to fill in a form. You can complain yourself — Chris drafts it, you sign, send and keep 100%.
Free plain-English guides to reclaiming mis-sold car finance, PPI, packaged bank account fees and unaffordable loans in England and Wales — keep every penny of any refund, with no claims-firm cut. Start with the guide that fits your situation: a car finance commission complaint under the FCA redress scheme, an unaffordable lending reclaim on payday, doorstep or guarantor loans, a packaged bank account reclaim for monthly fees you never needed, or a wider financial mis-selling complaint covering PPI, insurance and investments. Each guide shows you exactly what to write, who to send it to, the time limits that apply, and how to escalate to the Financial Ombudsman — including a step-by-step PCP and car finance complaint to the Ombudsman. Thinking of handing it to a claims company? They take a slice of your payout for filling in forms you can handle yourself — see claims company versus claiming yourself before you sign anything. And if your claim belongs in the county court instead, our Money Claim Online complete walkthrough covers that route from start to finish. Every guide is free to read — and when you’re ready, Chris can help you draft your own documents to a professional standard, in minutes.
Claims companies take a cut of your payout just to fill in a form. You can complain yourself — Chris drafts it, you sign, send and keep 100%.
Paying a monthly fee for a packaged bank account that was mis-sold? Reclaim the fees plus 8% — free, no claims firm. Chris drafts your complaint.
Lent money you couldn’t afford to repay? Complain about unaffordable/irresponsible lending and reclaim interest + 8% — free, no claims firm. Chris drafts it.
Mis-sold car finance with hidden commission (2007–2024)? Complain to your lender yourself under the FCA redress scheme — keep 100%, no claims firm. Chris drafts it.
Financial mis-selling — COBS, Consumer Duty, motor finance commission, DB pension transfers, IRHP, redress methodology.
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