Customer support and independent advice

You may wish to consider getting free independent support. There are free independent third-party debt advice services such as MoneyHelper (see their Money Navigator Tool), StepChange and PayPlan who can discuss your current situation in confidence and help you find ways to manage your debts.

We’ve included details of some independent organisations who may be able to support you below.

Support areaOrganisation and help offeredWebsitePhone number
Financial SupportVolkswagen Financial Servicescustomer.vwfs.co.uk/ContactUs/helpFreephone
Tel: 0800 912 3558
 Money Advice Service provided by the Money & Pensions Service
MoneyHelper joins up money and pensions guidance. They provide in-depth guides to help improve finances, tools and calculators to help keep track and plan ahead
www.moneyhelper.org.uk
(See also their Money Navigator Tool)
 
 National Debt line
National Debtline are a charity that provides free and independent debt advice over the phone and online. They provide guides, fact sheets, budgeting tools and sample letters to help you write to your creditors
www.nationaldebtline.co.ukFreephone Tel: 0808 808 4000
 Step Change Debt Charity
Stepchange offer free, flexible debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of your situation
www.stepchange.orgFreephone Tel: 0800 138 1111
 Pay Plan
Pay Plan provide a friendly, bespoke and accountable free debt advice service and you can easily switch between communication channels
www.payplan.comFreephone Tel: 0800 280 2816
 Turn2us
Turn2us are a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. They provide a benefits calculator and run a grant search to understand what you may be entitled to
www.Turn2us.org.uk0808 802 2000
 Financial Conduct Authority
The FCA regulate financial services firms and financial markets in the UK
www.fca.org.uk 
Legal & general adviceCitizens Advice online
Citizens Advice is an independent organisation specialising in confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems
www.cas.org.uk/Search for your local Citizens Advice contact details.