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AA Driving School Fined £4.2M for Hidden Fees in the UK

Primul articol: 15 apr. 2026, 09:34 | Ultima actualizare: 15 apr. 2026, 09:59 | 2 surse | 2 articole

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The AA Driving School has been penalized for failing to adequately disclose fees to learner drivers, leading to unexpected costs. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that these hidden fees violated consumer protection laws. The fine of £4.2 million aims to deter similar practices in the future and ensure transparency in pricing for driving lessons.

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AA fined and ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees Foto: BBC UK
BBC UK English 15 apr. 2026, 09:34 (acum 2 zile)

AA fined and ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees

The owner of the AA and BSM driving schools failed to disclose fees upfront during online booking.

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AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 15 apr. 2026, 09:59 (acum 2 zile)

AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees

UK motoring group fined £4.2m for not showing full price of lessons at time of bookingThe AA has been fined £4.2m and ordered to make payments to more than 80,000 learner drivers for not showing the full price of lessons at the time of booking, an illegal practice known as “drip pricing”.The UK competition watchdog, which launched an investigation into the practices employed by the AA Driving School and BSM Driving School last year, said that the AA-owned businesses must repay more than £760,000

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