How they scammed you: Sentinel Diaries Ep. 2
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In Episode 2 of Sentinel Diaries, we uncover the hidden strategies of the car finance industry, where cars became mere mechanisms for selling finance agreements.
Sentinel Legal takes you behind the scenes of their four-year investigation, revealing how dealerships and lenders prioritised hidden commissions over consumer fairness.
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From whistleblower revelations to courtroom battles, this episode exposes the practices that have left UK consumers footing the bill and sets the stage for the Supreme Court’s pivotal 2025 decision.
[3:46] - How It All Started: Sentinel Legal’s first discoveries of unethical car finance practices.
[7:28] - Whistleblower Evidence: How insiders exposed dealership tactics to upsell finance.
[10:03] - The Redaction Game: Deciphering documents to uncover hidden commissions.
[14:12] - Sell the Car, Sell the Finance: Why dealerships were incentivised to prioritise finance agreements.
[19:07] - The Fight in Court: Building evidence bundles that turned the tide in motor finance claims.
[20:43] - Supreme Court 2025: What’s at stake for UK consumers and the legal industry.
Insider Revelations: Hear directly fromwhistleblowers and Sentinel Legal about theindustry’s hidden practices.Consumer Empowerment: Learn how thesediscoveries are reshaping car finance claims andwhat they mean for you.The Legal Battle: Follow Sentinel Legal’smeticulous work in taking cases to court andsetting new precedents.
Q1: What does "Sell the Car, Sell the Finance" mean?This refers to the practice of selling cars at a loss while profiting from hidden finance commissions.
Q2: How did Sentinel Legal uncover these practices?Through four years of investigative work, including whistleblower interviews, DSARs, and court battles, Sentinel Legal exposed systemic issues in the car finance industry.
Q3: Why does this matter to consumers?Millions of UK consumers may be entitled to compensation for hidden fees and unfair agreements. This podcast explains how to take action.
Q4: What’s the significance of the Supreme Court’s 2025 hearing?The April 2025 hearing could set a landmark precedent, determining how compensation is calculated for mis-sold car finance agreements.
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