Close Brothers Group Reviews 7,022

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers found the service to be quick, easy, and straightforward, particularly when setting up loans and financing. People often highlighted the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, noting that they received clear explanations and support throughout their process. The efficiency in handling transactions and the overall smooth experience were frequently praised by consumers. However, some people were dissatisfied with the contact and customer service, reporting difficulties in reaching the company and receiving inconsistent information. There were instances where customers experienced issues with payment processing, including unexpected charges or delays in receiving funds. A few other people also felt that the staff could be unhelpful or unprofessional in certain situations, leading to frustration and a lack of resolution for their concerns.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Everything went great, start to finish. Courteous, helpful, knowledgeable. Only criticism I have is the experience was to quick, I was at work unable to respond to emails phone calls and texts, always... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Simple generally. Found website never let me log in as I always got a warning I had used the password I last 24 passwords. Not sure that ever changed. Don't like charges for changing number plate.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great company have had car finance with close brother's a few time's over the year's and can honestly say it's been an absolute pleasure to be a customer, if i've ever had a problem it has been... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This firm looked after me when I couldn't get finance elsewhere. Intersest payments was reasonable. Just wanted to say Thanks for helping me 4 years ago when I desperately needed another vehicle for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very impressed with the professional way your company works, all my dealings so far have been explained fully with lots of helpful advise also added. I look foward to our ongoing relationship... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nightmare with proof of identity. Asked for same information 3 times. Code for registration sent by Close Finance incorrect and crashed the online interface. I gave up dealing with the telephone o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My loan was arranged by the motorcycle sales person who found me the best rate available. The loan was set up very quickly, needing just a copy of my licence and a recent utilitybill. I have used Cl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought peugeot rcz r and the dealership a aspi specialist cars sold me a car whit trouble in engine After they don't want accept the car return I try to return the car after done two di... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My loan was arranged by a motor dealer who found me the best rate available. The loan was set up very quickly, needing just an e signature. Other than that I have had no need to contact Close Brother... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately had a bad experience financing my car as it turned out to be not fit for purpose. On a brighter note close brothers fought my side to the end and got the dealership to take the car back... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far, very good. Quick, simple application with super fast response. Been kept up to date throughout the whole process and also given all the extra information needed.....answering my questions be... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is specifically about Close Brothers - Vehicle Hire division. Close Brothers are painfully rubbish at doing a simple job, such as communication with a client. We have had a vehicle down for 3... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I applied I really had no expections. But my application was dealt with very professionally and quickly. I was advised constantly about the process, and was kept in the picture at all times.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had an extremely stressful time with our Car dealer who was supposed to pay off our previous Car Finance to Close Brothers 1 month ago but hadn’t. I only realised this when Close Brothers contac... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrendous... Cancel your direct debts... Ask to extend your finance to end of your contract- Got told- yes no problem we can do that. Now its weve never done this nothing written dow... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very good experience purchasing my first car with car money, peter was very nice and so helpful. I recommend car money to anyone getting their first car because they make the process simple an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic team especially Daniel who took me through everything step by step plus gave me up regular dates regarding my finance I applied for , I had used this firm before, a very very long time ago... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your phone call was welcomed. I was at first surprised as I had not read your e mail beforehand that a welcome call will be coming. A prompt set up for the loan whilst at the car dealer was also a res... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very easy to get car finance through these guys. Yet when the car you bar has serious engine problems only to discover im driving an illegally modified car. (Ad blu tank removed) it takes months to g... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing experience! Thank you so much, Pumza ,your effort and dedication truly made a difference. The staff are always kind, friendly, and very helpful. Kudos to the entire team for prov... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had two cars with close brothers had no problem with them what so ever exellent service helpful staf you phoned for any information would use them again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience arranged finance for first car which I decide to cancel because garage messed me around,they had no problem cancelling it for me and arranged again for another car with no problems a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a car from a local car sales close to me the owner showed me the payments that i thought wete very good. Aplied for finance and got an answer in less than 1 hour. Agreed to the terms and within... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had zero problems with this company from the get-go (for the last 4 yrs). They were extremely helpful when I was hit by another car, which caused expensive damage to my car. I couldnt have aske... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a simple and easy decision. I was able to ward-off other competitors that had an interest in the same car. I had a breakdown and already spent a lot of money on repairs. The promptness and str... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I also want to highlight Close Brothers, who continue to be a top lender in my experience. I’ve always had great interactions with them — professional, reliable, and easy to work with every time. Th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent company for car finance very easy transaction not had any reason to call so cannot comment on customer service. Sure it's great also.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very pleased with your services, you have an excellent customer service. Being my first time, it felt effortless. I will say overall excellence.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good had to pay bit more deposit than i wanted but did nt mind as brought my monthly payments down to whats affordable and makes me happy

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Financed my Audi with them for 5 years ,at the time finance rate was great and payments where always taken accurately and on the same date , would use again

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I brought a car with the help of Close Brothers finance. I paid on time for 4 years, didn't hear from them, and I never needed to contact them. I decided to pay the settlement fee a year before my fin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are an amazing company they helped me buy my new car i had a good credit report but some of the most common company wouldn't help me . I would recommend them

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From time I got my car close brothers kept me informed throughout ,informed me with letters each year. I had not issues during my time with my payments and a smooth 4 years which went quickly. A big t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrendous!! I tried to cancel my Policy, after finally getting hold of a 'real person' you are passed here there an everywhere. A simple job , or so i thought. I've had to give my personal... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick easy and very straight forward, everything handled really well and communication was brilliant every step of the way

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service. Nearly 4 weeks after making my final payment I still don't have a settlement letter confirming. Each time you call customer service you speak to people that clearly have no... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with Close Brothers, all good to start with easy transaction to buy my car can’t fault this part. My issues started when I wanted to pay my loan early. They make it difficult and the pena... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finance Agreement was easy to set up, once this was completed, I had to ensure the payments were made each month, that’s all. Close Brothers gave me a statement of payments/how much I still owed. Opti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have just become a customer of Close Brothers to complete the purchase of my car. The procedure was completed quickly and easily with their very helpful and knowledgeable staff. The security was very... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally unprofessional service. Hard to get hold of them on the phone. Unable to understand my query, need to repeat multiple times. Diverting back and forth between the insurance company and their... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dealer said I was top tier credit rating and car was purchased on the day of pick up As I was driving away the dealer ran outside to tell me to wait as Close Brothers wanted 3 months bank stat... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't accept a payment from me. Rang insurance and paid them all sorted close brothers and their employees do not listen, totally unprofessional and clueless. Keep clear. Im looking at other revie... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling company. Tried to settle my agreement today following previous attempts over the last 2 months. I requested a figure to settle in full and close the account. They gave me an amoun... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with close brothers is excellent, it’s quick and easy and staff are very friendly and very helpful to achieving my goal to own my 1st Ducati Monster

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I find Close Bros easy to deal with and work with. Good access to your account, easy to understand and if needed good direct comunication.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to see my car Tuesday afternoon and went to pick it up Wednesday morning very smooth transaction keept in the loop from start to finish 👌

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Missed a payment due to being out of work and where I have endorsements me insurance was over 315 a month for a 1.4 car. Now I can't even get into work or take kids to school etc as this scamme... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience I have to say was an absolute delight and started when I enquired about a Range Rover Evoque at a local dealership and not even 10 minutes after that I received a phone call from a very... See more

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Company details

  1. Money & Insurance

About Close Brothers Group

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Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking.

We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our Banking offering includes specialist and secured lending, and deposits for small businesses and individuals.

Commercial: Hire purchase; leasing and loans for capital assets; debt factoring; invoice discounting; asset-based lending; and other specialist financing for SMEs.

Retail: Used car, motorcycle and light commercial vehicle financing; insurance premium financing; and savings products for individuals and corporates.

Property: Development finance for residential properties; funding for commercial properties; refurbishment and bridging finance.


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

7K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using Close Brothers Motor…

I’ve been using Close Brothers Motor Finance for the past 4 years and honestly couldn’t be happier. The whole experience has been smooth from start to finish. Their website is really easy to navigate, making it simple to manage everything without any hassle. Customer service has always been helpful and professional whenever I’ve needed support. Overall, a great company that I’d definitely recommend to anyone looking for reliable motor finance.

10 April 2026
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Hello Dave! We're happy to hear that you've had a smooth experience with our motor finance services over the past four years. It's great to know our website is easy to navigate and our customer service team has been helpful. Thank you for your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loan was arranged through close bro…

Loan was arranged through close bro they took time to explain each stage and by the end of the day I had a new car. Great service and would use them again.

9 April 2026
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Hello John! It's great to hear that you had a good experience with us. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A STAR 🌟🌟

Hi had vert good experience with c/b/g had meny motorbikes with then and just got a van. A STAR FOR THEM

12 March 2026
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Hi Andrea. It's great to hear you had a positive experience. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nightmare with proof of identity.

Nightmare with proof of identity.
Asked for same information 3 times.
Code for registration sent by Close Finance incorrect and crashed the online interface.
I gave up dealing with the telephone operator who was clearly making things up as he went along.
Would never deal with them by choice

3 March 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hello Edward. We regret the difficulties you experienced with the proof of identity and registration key process. We will definitely investigate this to improve our service further. Please contact us on 0333 321 6060 or email us on customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com. Thanks for your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling company to deal…

Absolutely appalling company to deal with. Incompetent, dysfunctional and unprofessional throughout what should have been a straightforward and simple process to settle my financial agreement. I can't believe how disorganised this organisation are in truth. I used to be involved in this line of work earlier in my working career, but never encountered such bad service or had need to make an official complaint before. They certainly need to polish up their act, because in my very recent experience it's positively atrocious to the point of frustration and anger.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hi Allen. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced when settling your agreement. Your experience is not what we aim for, and we'll review your feedback to improve our service and prevent similar issues in the future. Please contact us on 0333 321 6060 or email us on customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for the excellent service

Thank you for the excellent service, The staff were very helpful on the phone, and after my call he sent me an email contamination that my payment had been received. Everything was handled quickly and professionally. I really appreciate your help.
Kind regards
Timmey Limited

8 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

​Absolutely shocking customer service.

I recently sold my car to a dealer, who settled the outstanding finance with Close Brothers and actually paid more than the remaining balance. You would think a professional financial institution would automatically process the overpayment and refund me. Not Close Brothers. I had to contact them myself just to get the refund process started.

​I was explicitly told by their team that the money would be in my account within 5 to 7 days. That timeframe came and went, and nothing arrived.

​I contacted them a second time to find out where my money was, and they didn't even bother to reply. They completely ignored me. I am now having to chase them down for a third time just to get my own money back.

​They are incredibly quick to take your payments, but when they owe you money, they hold it hostage and ignore your messages. Still waiting on my refund. Save yourself the stress and avoid using this company at all costs!

JamieLee Davids was the so called expert who initially replied to me.
Agreement number: 29-804264

17 March 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hello Lee. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you've experienced regarding your refund and the lack of communication regarding your refund . We will definitely investigate this to improve our service .Thank you for your feedback. Please contact us on 0333 321 6060 or email us on customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The car i bought for £10,000 broke down…

The car i bought for £10,000 broke down several times in the space of a year, so much so my would't use it. I contacted C Close Brothers on the 5th of March this year to terminate my agreement and had to pay nearly £3000 which i did. The car is still here and no one has been in contact with me as regards a collection date I am in poor health and have explained this to Close Brothers but i dont think they care about that. This situation is causing me more mental health issues. All i want is for them to take the car, is that too much to ask? I would never use Close Brothers again and have advised others not to

5 March 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hi Matthew. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with your car and the collection of it especially since you aren't in good health. We'll investigate this matter to resolve it as quickly as possible. Please contact us on 0333 321 6060 or email us on customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs poor service throughout

Should imagine you’d say 5 star if you don’t actually need to speak to any department with close brothers
Appalling service so far obnoxious complaint handlers poor response actually no response to emails. Don’t answer calls hide behind “meetings” always a lie or excuse as to why nothing has been done. I’m not surprised this company is financially struggling!

7 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had two cars with close brothers had no…

Had two cars with close brothers had no problem with them what so ever exellent service helpful staf you phoned for any information would use them again.

6 April 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hello Tony! We're happy to hear that you had excellent experiences with our team. We appreciate your kind words and are thankful for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Finance Company

Finance Agreement was easy to set up, once this was completed, I had to ensure the payments were made each month, that’s all. Close Brothers gave me a statement of payments/how much I still owed. Option to pay more each month, if I so wished, it’s good to have this flexibility. Would definitely use again and would highly recommend.

3 March 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hello Angela! It's great to hear that you had a good experience with setting up your finance. Thank you for your positive recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The friendship

The friendship, the service, the way they go to the extra mile to help is excellent, I have never witnessed a company like that. I honestly recommend them to any one. Thank you for all the service you have given me.
Rayjames.

27 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bullying & Constant Harassment Tactics

My partner entered into finance with this company to buy a car - he then changed his mind & cancelled agreement within the 14 day cooling off period.
Despite cancelling agreement Close Brothers took 1st payment, without his consent, from his account resulting in his account being overdrawn. Several phone calls later he was informed agreement was in their system & being finalised for closure & they would reimburse money within 5 working days. 3 weeks on he has still not received any reimbursement - he continues to receive 'bullying & harassing' phone calls asking for his 1st payment, which he advised the company had already taken from his account. He has lodged a formal complaint in regards to how he has been constantly harrassed & the disgusting customer service by Close Brothers, to be told the complaints process will take 8 weeks!!!!
Never, never use this company for car finance!!!!

2 April 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hello Linda. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties experienced with the first payment and reimbursement. We aim to make this process as simple as possible for our customers so our complaints team will definitely investigate this and give you the best possible outcome. Please contact us on 0333 321 6060 or email us on customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Simple generally

Simple generally. Found website never let me log in as I always got a warning I had used the password I last 24 passwords. Not sure that ever changed. Don't like charges for changing number plate. Settlement when i phoned changed when sent in writing (up of course). Otherwise no concerns or issues.

22 March 2026
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Reply from Close Brothers Group

Hi Nick, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced when logging into your Close Online account and understand how frustrating this must have been. This issue can sometimes occur if you previously held a Close Online account for an earlier finance agreement using the same email address. We're also sorry to hear that you're unhappy with the fee applied for changing your number plate. Please note, this charge covers the cost of administering the change and is a common practice across the industry. It's also permitted under the terms of your agreement and clearly outlined in your documentation. With regard to your settlement quote, the amount may change depending on any additional interest applied between the time you contacted us and when the quote was issued. If you have any questions, we're happy to help. Please call us on 033 3321 6060 or email customer.enquiries@closebrothers.com. Thank you for your feedback.

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