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  • VT with RCI and disputing charges

    Sorry I’m new to this and posted the below in another topic but this one seems more relevant for my issue...

    hi, looking for some help and guidance on the following matter. I voluntary terminated on an agreement with RCI which does the car finance for Nissan as my car was in negative equity. I had already paid at least 50% of my PCP agreement and had read lots on here which stated I shouldn’t have to pay any further charges.

    I used the template letter from here to terminate and knew straight away that the company would try and claim all sorts. I even had the vehicle checked by a local to make sure whether there was anything that would be deemed as unreasonable wear and tear.

    The guy arrived for the inspection on 11th May and basically marked the following damages:
    - scuffed still extension - smart repair - £64
    - glove box lid broken - replace - £106.85
    - bonnet - excessive chipping - refinish £113

    Total damages - £283.85

    He showed me the scuff which yes there was a slight scuff but I had never noticed it. He also opened the glove box and it seemed to jam when closing but i never really used it so didn’t notice any issues shutting it.
    But the biggest frustration is the excess chippings on the bonnet. For a car that has drive almost 26,000 miles, surely that is wear and tear?

    Anyway he asked if I wanted to dispute and I said yes. He said he needed a signature to dispute so I clarified what me signing was relating to and he confirmed the signature was only to mark as dispute and I was not agreeing to any other terms. Car went and now I haven’t heard anything until now - letter through the door dated 6th July outlining the charges above Plus £140.85 excess mileage.

    My mileage was also just below 26,000 and I had an allowance of 30,000 but have terminated 5 months early. They claim they pro-rata it but there is no mention of this in my contract.

    The letter also states that they understand I might want to discuss some of the charges and if I do then to call them on a number that charges 10p per minute (higher to call from mobiles).

    I am not really sure what my next step should be. A few things I’m also unsure about...

    - can they leave it that long between the inspection and sending out the letter of charges?
    - if I agreed to pay the glove box and scuff but dispute the other things, am I opening myself up to something i don’t actually have to pay for?
    - what do I do next?

    The letter says it needs paying within 14days. My biggest worry is that I’m getting married in a couple of months and already have lots to pay for but I also don’t want this stress hanging over me. Please someone help! Would appreciate any advice on this - thanks!
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    My biggest worry is that I’m getting married in a couple of months and already have lots to pay for but I also don’t want this stress hanging over me.
    Hello , if you've already read the information on the forum then I have nothing more to add. If you are so worried about other things such as getting married I would suggest you just pay them for the peace of mind. Otherwise you stand your ground and take the risk like everyone else on here.
    If you have a question about the voluntary termination process, please read this guide first, as it should have all the answers you need. Please do not hijack another person's thread as I will not respond to you
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      Originally posted by R0b View Post

      Hello , if you've already read the information on the forum then I have nothing more to add. If you are so worried about other things such as getting married I would suggest you just pay them for the peace of mind. Otherwise you stand your ground and take the risk like everyone else on here.
      I appreciate your reply, but to be honest, there are so many different threads on here that I'm confused about what to do next which is why I decided to post. Yes I have the worry of having it hanging over my head but weddings are also expensive and paying the best part of £500 is not ideal at the moment.

      Would appreciate any advice in relation to the questions I've posted and how I respond to the finance company, even if it's pointing me in the direction of another useful thread.

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        Have a look at the thread below

        http://legalbeagles.info/forums/foru...on-your-rights
        If you have a question about the voluntary termination process, please read this guide first, as it should have all the answers you need. Please do not hijack another person's thread as I will not respond to you
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        LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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