Millions of UK drivers who bought new cars between 2006 and 2015 are owed a share of a £56m payout

From the Newshound archive · first published 24 September 2026 · last updated 25 September 2026.

A UK court has approved a £56m compensation scheme for consumers overcharged on new car deliveries after shipping companies were found to have fixed prices. The Competition Appeal Tribunal signed off on the arrangement, with payments starting at £25 per vehicle for purchasers or lessees of new cars or vans across 37 brands during that period.

Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Nissan and Kia are among 37 brands whose buyers are eligible.

The European Commission fined five shipping firms — including MOL, K Line and NYK — 395 million euros in 2018 for rigging vehicle transport prices.

Payouts of at least £25 per first vehicle are expected later this year — experts urge consumers to sign up now to be first in line.