The Motor Ombudsman
The Motor Ombudsman is the automotive dispute resolution body. Fully-impartial, it is the first ombudsman to be focused solely on the automotive sector, and self-regulates the UK鈥檚 motor industry through its code of practice. Click to find our list of members.听
Contact details
Address
71 Great Peter Street
London
SW1P 2BN
United Kingdom
Contact information
Email address: [email protected]
Website: Phone: 0345 241 3008
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Type or sector of disputes
The entity is competent for disputes in the following sectors
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New cars听
- Service and repair
- Vehicle sales听
- Vehicle warranty product
- General Consumer Services听
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- The entity is competent for disputes against traders established in
- United Kingdom
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- Procedure
- Fees
- No fees have to be paid by the consumer
- Fees have to be paid by the trader听
- Variable fee
Traders:
This varies dependent on the Code of Practice听 - Language(s)
The entity is handling the procedure in the following languages: - English
Average length of the procedure (in days or months) -
The procedure has an average length of 30 days
Conduct of the procedure -
The procedure is done: in writing, orally
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The entity does not require the physical presence of the parties and/or of their representative
- Outcome of the procedure
- The procedure is binding on the trader
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- Grounds for refusal
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The consumer did not attempt to contact the trader first to try and resolve the matter bilaterally
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The dispute is frivolous or vexatious
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The complaint is being or has previously been considered by another dispute resolution body or by a court
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The consumer has not submitted the complaint to the dispute resolution body within the required time limit
