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Debt collection for Automotive

For garages, repair businesses, tyre providers and parts suppliers, an unpaid account may involve a repair-price query, a missing credit or a payment posted against the wrong invoice. We look at what was agreed and how the balance was calculated, keeping repairs, parts supply and fleet accounts distinct.

What is holding up payment?

The account behind the invoice

  • An unpaid repair invoice

    An estimate, agreed-work record and itemised invoice help explain the repair price and any difference the customer questions.

  • Parts or tyre credits are missing

    Credit notes and statements help clarify whether a credit has been agreed and whether it is reflected in the account.

  • A fleet-account payment is unclear

    Payment and invoice records help check which invoices a payment relates to, rather than treating a payment-allocation query as simple non-payment.

A disputed invoice needs review, not assumptions. Tell us what your customer has said and what your records show; acceptance and recovery depend on the account.

Useful documents to have ready

These records help explain the account. Tell us what is missing; not every document applies to every case. General evidence checklist →

An optional checklist, not a requirement

You don't need to tick anything or have every item before you get in touch. Having these to hand can save time later. If something is missing, just tell us. Your ticks stay on this page and aren't sent to us.

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Submit a debt for review

The public enquiry forms send initial details only. Speak to us about the relevant supporting documents before sending them; do not include unnecessary confidential or sensitive information.

A considered approach to your account

  1. Review the account

    We check the evidence, contracting customer, overdue balance and any payments or credits. We explain honestly whether the debt is suitable for us to pursue. A referral or signed contract does not guarantee acceptance.

  2. Understand what is holding up payment

    Dispute handling is a core strength. We review the evidence, listen to the explanations and help the parties communicate when a disagreement is holding up payment. Tell us what has already been tried to resolve the dispute. We review it before deciding whether we can help. We explain the realistic options and seek a resolution, without guaranteeing agreement or recovery.

  3. Agree the instruction and make contact

    We confirm the applicable fees and instruction before collection. Our experienced account managers provide professional customer contact, keeps you informed and discusses responses and proposals with you.

  4. Consider the next step together

    We offer debt collection with legal action and enforcement available where appropriate. As part of our service, we arrange for our partner solicitors to handle formal letters and court claims, and for enforcement providers to act where it may be considered after successful court action if payment remains outstanding. Statutory demands, winding-up petitions and bankruptcy petitions are available where appropriate. Your account manager explains the options, risks and costs. Nothing progresses automatically: further action requires your approval, and additional costs only apply if you specifically agree to them. This is a range of recovery options, not a guarantee of full repayment.

Automotive questions

Can you review an unpaid repair invoice?

We can discuss the repair account and assess its suitability using the agreed work, estimate and itemised invoice. Our focus here is unpaid repairs and supply accounts, not repossession or vehicle finance.

What if the repair price is disputed?

Provide the estimate, record of agreed work and any correspondence about the price. We review the difference being questioned and help the parties communicate; the dispute is not automatically treated as a valid, recoverable debt.

What if a credit or payment has not been applied?

Include the credit note or payment details with the statement. The balance needs to be checked before further collection, including which invoice a payment was intended to cover.

Can I ask about your services before referring a debt?

Yes. Make a general service enquiry or telephone us to discuss your requirements. You do not need to submit a debt to ask a question. If you have an account ready, the debt-review form sends initial details only, not documents or client registration.

How are collection fees agreed?

No win, no fee: collection fees are based on the amount recovered. We confirm your applicable rate before you instruct us. There are no upfront fees for pre-legal collection; our agreed commission applies only to money recovered. Further action needs your approval, and no additional costs apply unless you specifically agree to them, including legal work or visits. Money we collect for you is held in ring-fenced, audited client accounts before it is passed to you.