If you purchased a vehicle between 2006 and 2013, you may be eligible to recover a percentage of the price you paid for your car.
What is the so-called “car cartel”?
In 2013, the CNMC (National Commission on Markets and Competition) concluded that a group of car manufacturers had formed a “cartel” with the aim of exchanging sensitive and confidential information. As a result, the National Commission on Markets and Competition imposed several fines on them in 2015, accusing them of engaging in practices to control the vehicle distribution market, which was anti-competitive.
A few days ago, the Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court ratified these fines after learning that the National Court had rejected each and every one of the appeals filed by the manufacturers against the CNMC’s fines.
Can I make a claim?
If you purchased a vehicle between 2006 and 2013 through renting, leasing, or direct purchase, and it falls within the group of 20 affected brands, you can file a claim! In fact, any buyer, whether a company, self-employed individual, or private individual, is eligible to claim.
Which brands are affected?
Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Dacia, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Volkswagen, Toyota, Volvo.
How much can I recover?
The specific amount you can recover depends on each vehicle, but compensation estimates can range from 10% to 15% of the purchase price.
What documentation do I need for the claim?
- Vehicle registration and technical specifications.
- Purchase invoice or policy with a financial institution in the case of LEASING OR RENTING.
- Expert report.
