Demanda Hoy

Did you know that if you bought a car between 2006 and 2013, you could be entitled to compensation of up to 15% of the price of your car? The car cartel is a fraud.

Twenty-one manufacturers and distributors of different car brands participated to exchange commercially sensitive and strategic information. They committed an infraction violating the rights of consumers.

Just for the period from February 2006 to August 2013, the fines amounted to 171 million euros.

If during those years you bought a car, it is likely that you have paid an extra cost. It is estimated that 90% of existing car brands in Spain participated in the car cartel.

If you have been a victim of the car cartel, you could recover the money you have been overcharged.

What is the car cartel?

The car cartel is a fraud in which 90% of the car brands on the market are involved.

What car companies were part of the cartel?

This is the list of companies sanctioned by the CNMC:

Automobiles Citroën Spain, SA, B&M Automobiles Spain, SA, BMW Ibérica, SAU, Chevrolet Spain, SAU, Chrysler Spain, SL, Fiat Group Automobiles Spain, SA, Ford Spain, SL, General Motors Spain, SLU, Honda Motor Europe Limited branch in Spain, SL, Hyundai Motor Spain, SLU, Kia Motor Iberia, SL, Mazda Automobiles Spain, SA, Mercedes Benz Spain, SA, Nissan Iberia, SA, Peugeot Spain, SA, Renault Comercial Spain, SA, Toyota Spain, SL, Volvo Car Spain, SA, Volkswagon Group

Who can claim?

Any natural or legal person who has purchased a vehicle of the sanctioned brands between February 2006 and August 2013 with DWT license plates from HSK.

What can I claim?

You can claim the extra cost that was imposed on you (up to 15%), in addition to the interest generated from the purchase.

The extra cost may vary depending on the conditions of sale, which is why a personalized study of each case is necessary to calculate it.

 What documentation will I need?

You need a proof of purchase, (the purchase invoice or the contract in the case of leasing or renting) and the Technical Sheet of the vehicle.

With this documentation we can make a preliminary study of your case.

How much will it cost me?

Each case is unique, and the cost may vary depending on the personalised study. Therefore, we recommend that you contact us to study your case.

It’s easy join the group claim. Just fill out the form and we’ll contact you to get your full details to register your claim and then let us do the work on your behalf.

Register your claim