Important update

Supporting our customers through financial difficulty

At Close Brothers Motor Finance, we do everything that we can to support our customers through financial difficulty.

Getting payment support

If you need help with your payments we will support you to find a solution which best suits your needs.

 

 

    What support can you offer during the cost of living crisis?

    We understand that most UK households are being impacted by the rising cost of energy, food and bills. That’s why we want to reassure our customers that we can offer support if you’re facing financial difficulties.

     

    The support we can offer will depend on your individual circumstances and how long you’re likely to need help. Options could include (but are not limited to):

    • Reducing your monthly payment for a while, to be repaid over an agreed period*.
    • Missing a payment, to be repaid over an agreed period*.
    • Changing the date your monthly payment is due.

    You may have other rights under the terms of your vehicle finance, which we can talk to you about once we better understand your circumstances.

     

    *Any personalised payment plan we agree with you will affect your credit score for the length of that arrangement. This could impact your ability to borrow money in the future. We can discuss this in more detail with you when exploring your available options.

     

    Call our specialist team today who are experts in supporting customers facing tough times.

    0333 321 6060

    I am not working, and I think this will affect my ability to pay, what should I do?

    Please call us on 0333 321 6060 (select option one) to discuss the options available to you, which we will tailor to your individual circumstances.

    I have missed a payment, what should I do?

    You can bring your account up to date in three ways:

     

    1. Pay online here.

    2. Call our automated payment line on 0333 321 6062 and follow the prompts to pay by card.

    3. Or to speak to us, please call 0333 321 6062 and select option two.


    If you’re worried about falling further behind with your payments, we’re here to help. Please give us a call so we can discuss the options available to you. If you’ve recently received a Notice of Default in the post please get in touch immediately to speak to one of our trained colleagues.
     
    The sooner you contact us, the better placed we’ll be to find the right support for you.
     

    I am going to miss my next payment, what should I do?

    Simply give us a call on 0333 321 6060 (select option one) to find out what options are available to you. Options will vary depending upon your individual circumstances.

     

    The sooner you contact us, the better placed we’ll be to find the right support for you.

    I am in financial difficulty and my agreement is due to expire soon, what should I do?

    If you've already agreed a payment plan with us and it will still be in force at the end of your agreement, we'll write to you 10 days before your agreement ends to explain the options available to you. If you're not in a payment plan and are unable to make your remaining payments, please contact us on 0333 321 6060 (select option one) to discuss your options.

    What options might be available to me?

    If you're still able to make your monthly payments, we recommend that you do. However, if you find yourself in financial difficulty and are unable to make payments, you should contact us to find out what options are available to you.

     

    The options available will vary depending upon your individual circumstances and the period over which you are likely to need help. Options include (but are not limited to), allowing arrears to be repaid over a longer period if reasonable, reduced payments for a short period of time, or other payment plans to help you get back on track with your finance repayments. You may have other rights under the terms of your agreement with us, which we can talk to you about once we better understand your circumstances.

    How will missed payments affect my credit file?

    If we agree an arrangement with you, this will be reflected on your credit file for the duration of that arrangement.

     

    To speak to any of the credit reference agencies, they can be contacted using the following details:

    www.equifax.co.uk or 0800 014 2955
    www.experian.co.uk or 0800 013 8888
    www.transunion.com or 0330 024 7574

    Free and independent advice

    You can get free independent help and advice from several sources, including:

    Money Helper

    A free service provided by the Money and Pensions Service delivering impartial guidance that's backed by government.

    Go to Money Helper

    National Debtline

    Free and independent advice over the phone and online. 

    Go to National Debtline

    Citizens Advice Bureau

    Network of independent charities offering confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

    Go to Citizens Advice Bureau

    StepChange Debt Charity

    Get free debt advice online for as long as you need. 

    Go to StepChange

    Pay Plan

    A family owned company providing free, simple debt advice backed by unions, employers, banks and debt advice groups.

    Go to Pay Plan

    Hub of Hope

    A mental health support database provided by the national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma.

    Go to Hub of Hope