The Iveco eDaily, a popular electric van model, was commonly sold on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP) finance agreements during the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) investigation period from 6 April 2007 to 1 November 2024. This period saw millions of motor finance agreements being potentially mis-sold due to discretionary commission arrangements, affecting 12.1 million eligible agreements (FCA, March 2026) and resulting in an estimated £7.5 billion (FCA, March 2026) overcharge with an FCA-estimated scheme average per eligible agreement: £829 (FCA estimate).
How the Iveco eDaily was Typically Financed
The Iveco eDaily is a versatile electric van that has been popular among businesses for its efficiency and environmental benefits. During the investigation period, it was frequently financed through PCP or HP agreements, with typical finance amounts ranging from £20,000 to £45,000 (FCA estimate). Common lenders who provided financing for the eDaily included
Black Horse,
Lombard,
Close Brothers Motor Finance, and Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions. These loans often had terms of 36 to 60 months.
In PCP agreements, there is typically a balloon payment at the end of the term that can be settled in full, traded for another vehicle, or refinanced if the borrower has the option of returning it to the lender after the agreement ends. Balloon payments are often higher than monthly instalments and may not reflect the residual value of the van accurately due to potential overcharging through discretionary commission arrangements.
The FCA Motor Finance Investigation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) conducted an extensive investigation into motor finance agreements, uncovering widespread issues with discretionary commission arrangements. These arrangements allowed manufacturers and dealerships to receive undisclosed payments from lenders for every agreement sold, which could incentivise them to push customers towards more expensive financing options rather than the most suitable ones.
According to the FCA’s findings, 12.1 million eligible agreements (FCA, March 2026) were affected during the investigation period (FCA, March 2026).2 billion in total losses (FCA estimate). This investigation highlighted significant concerns about transparency and fairness in the motor finance industry.
- Discretionary Commission Arrangements (DCA): Look for any mention of DCAs in your finance documents. These arrangements allowed manufacturers and dealerships to receive undisclosed payments from lenders.
- Relevant Dates: Ensure that your finance agreement falls within the specified period, as agreements before or after these dates may not be affected by the FCA’s findings.
- Finance Lender Information: If you financed your eDaily through a lender such as Black Horse, Lombard, Close Brothers Motor Finance, or Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, it is worth reviewing your agreement carefully.
If any of these factors apply to your situation, you should consider checking with your lender for further details and potentially initiating a complaint process.
You do not need a
claims management company to complain about potential mis-selling of your Iveco eDaily finance agreement. Common lenders such as Black Horse, Lombard, Close Brothers Motor Finance, and Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions have customer service departments dedicated to handling complaints. You can contact them directly to discuss the issues with your finance agreement.
The process involves submitting a detailed complaint letter outlining the specific concerns about your financing terms and asking for a review of your case based on the FCA’s findings. Your lender should respond within a set timeframe, typically 30 days, with an initial acknowledgment and subsequent updates as they investigate your claim.
You can complain directly to your lender for free without incurring any additional costs or fees associated with hiring third-party services. This direct approach is often more straightforward and quicker than going through claims management companies.
Sources and References
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). "Motor Finance Market Investigation." FCA, 2024.
- Office of National Statistics Census (ONS). “Census: Key Findings.” ONS, 2021.