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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness, often highlighting their detailed explanations during handovers and prompt communication. The service is frequently described as excellent, efficient, and hassle-free, with many appreciating the quick delivery of well-maintained vehicles. People often express their satisfaction with the overall experience and their willingness to use the company again. However, some customers were not happy with the delivery service, citing instances of delayed deliveries, last-minute cancellations, or vehicles arriving with pre-existing damage. A few people also felt that the quality of the product, specifically the condition of the cars, did not meet their expectations, with some vehicles being delivered dirty or with undisclosed damage. There were also concerns raised about the length and meticulousness of the handover and collection processes, with some customers feeling that drivers were overly focused on identifying minor damage.

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Service

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was really impressed with the prompt delivery of our courtesy car. Our car unexpectedly needed to stay in the garage a few days longer, within about 4hrs Ally was on his way from Glasgow to drop off... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used this company on 2 occasions, and were very impressed with how quickly and efficiently they handled our replacement car. We were told exactly what time the car would arrive, and the man who bro... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Courtesy car delivered by Alex. Perfect time in the morning allowing me the rest of the day to myself - no waiting around. Alex was very polite and informative, running me through the key differences... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a significant problem with my Polestar and they organised for LCH to provide me with hire car whilst it was being fixed. The whole process was easy and Pete who dropped off the car was great. Wo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience. The handover was seamless, well communicated and handled thoroughly and courteously by the agent. The car itself was new and well valeted. I would have preferred to have been present... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peter who dropped off my hire care was great at communicating about the drop off, very polite and well knowledgeable about the car. I could not have asked for more. The actually boring of the car wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ally managed to get the hire car to me very quickly within a couple of hours of the issue with my car being reported. Ally was on time to meet me and gave me a thorough detailed review of the car and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LCG provided an excellent and professional service. Both the delivery and collection were carried out exactly within the allocated time slots, making the entire experience smooth and hassle-fre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the 1st call organising the hire vehicle to the car drop off I couldn’t fault the service. Ally was very thorough with the handover, explained everything, called with an ETA and was very friendly... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Extremely courteous, friendly and professional. This is what customer service is all about. Thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience so far with LCH, covered my cost for my taxi home and then delivered my cover car promptly the next morning. Gavin was great, 👍🏽

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LCH responded quickly to get a replacement car when my Polestar required some work. Delivery prompt - service excellent. Handover by Ally was thorough and precessional. Good stuff!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service. My courtesy car was delivered promptly to my home, collection was easy to arrange and I got to drive a Polestar 4 😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ally delivered our Polestar 3 courtesy car punctually and professionally. He was very helpful and I would highly recommend him and the LCH company.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ally met me at Arnold Clark as I was dropping off my Polestar for diagnosis & repair. He not only arranged a time that suited me, but he called about 1hr before to confirm and ensure everything was go... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and friendly handover from Peter. He took care to show me all the existing marks/damage to the car.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and courteous. Very good service at all times. Friendly drivers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had a car delivered by Ally (the second car in about 6 months) and I have to say his professionalism and attention to detail is impressive. He’s friendly and always kept me up to posted with clea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The booking and subsequent delivery / handover of the vehicle was very easy and conduction in a professional manner. The handover was very thorough and informative. Highly recommended business.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gavin has been really helpful and a pleasure to deal with. An asset to the company.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, service, great car, made having a courtesy car a very easy experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant handover, seamless and very easy gavin was very friendly

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience - was contacted early in the day by one of the team to confirm the car model and time for delivery and the driver Ally called me throughout the day to update me on timing for his arri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive service and Ally was very attentive and thorough in his handover

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great car with very professional staff. Thankz

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lch, delivered and provide a vechile to spec. Thank you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Alex for great handover. Clear and friendly service

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car was delivered dirty and damaged, although the damage was noted on the handover form. On collection I was advised that parts were missing for the vehicle, that weren’t shown or highlighted on ha... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Having had a car delivered after mine broke down, I was delivered a beautiful car with small signs of damage. While I appreciate things like this can happen, I was amazed that the delivery driver wou... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can’t give it zero stars unfortunately. I dropped the vehicle off in perfect condition. Almost a week later, I am being charged for some damage. There was no sign off on delivery, and could have... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've had 2 experiences with this company and both have been very poor. Firstly, I had hired a replacement car to arrive that evening to get me home but they rang last minute to say it wouldn't arrive... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with their service finance staff absolutely rude will not listen to you. Would never use this company again. Would advise others to think twice before use

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I waited 2 hours, and then 15 minutes before the car was due to be delivered, I was told that LCH would not hire me a vehicle due to an alleged “outstanding court fine.” This is car hire, no... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have a good friend who has had a very bad experience with this company and I know this company has provided a couple of friends with vehicles. They have been pressuring him for money and also they... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was contacted on Sunday and advised that a vehicle had been arranged and would be delivered to me on Monday at approximately midday. Based on this confirmation, I made the necessary arrangeme... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Important Advisory for BMW Assist Customers Regarding LCH Automotive BMW Assist customers are strongly advised to decline vehicle hire services from LCH Automotive if offered, a... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Rental Agency

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Who are we? We are LCH – one of the most well-respected providers of luxury cars in the UK. What do we do? We deliver bespoke luxury hire, replacement and management services for chauffeur and private hire businesses, manufacturers, dealerships and insurance companies. Why choose us? Our approach is personal. We work with you to deliver a service that fulfils even your most specific requirements, so that you and your customers can enjoy the perfect luxury car experience at every step of the journey.


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

862 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the 1st call organising the hire…

From the 1st call organising the hire vehicle to the car drop off I couldn’t fault the service. Ally was very thorough with the handover, explained everything, called with an ETA and was very friendly. Would not hesitate to use LCH in the future if needed

September 23, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback after the delivery of your hire vehicle.

We are so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. I will pass your kind comments onto Ally, who I know will be extremely grateful.

Kind regards,

LCH

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service experience…

Excellent customer service experience and 5stars 🌟Alex delivered the perfect time.

September 23, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, following on from the delivery of your hire vehicle.

We always strive to go the extra mile, so I am delighted to see that this was reflected in your experience with our Customer Service team and with Alex. I will be sure to pass along your kind comments.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used this company on 2 occasions

We used this company on 2 occasions, and were very impressed with how quickly and efficiently they handled our replacement car. We were told exactly what time the car would arrive, and the man who brought it Mahmood was one of the nicest and friendliest guys we have ever dealt with. We would 100% deal with this company again, and would like to reiterate how great Mahmood was, he’s a real credit to this company.

August 1, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback following on from the recent delivery.

We are delighted that you had such a positive experience, and that Mahmood was able to help you throughout the delivery process. I will be sure to pass on your very kind comments to Mahmood - we also think he is brilliant!

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LCH are excellent

LCH are excellent. Alex was fantastic on pick up. Outstanding service throughout!

August 16, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good morning,

Thank you for leaving us a review, following on from the delivery of your hire vehicle.

We also think Alex is fantastic, so we are glad to see you had the same thoughts! We will be sure to pass along your kind comments.

Kind regards,

LCH

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive service and Ally was…

Very responsive service and Ally was very attentive and thorough in his handover

August 15, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, following on from the delivery of your hire vehicle.

We are really happy to hear you had such a positive experience with us! We will be sure to pass your kind feedback onto Ally, too.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service , Peter gave full updates in delivery and very polite

August 13, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback, following on from the delivery of your hire vehicle, and for your kind words for Peter. I will ensure that this feedback is shared directly with him, too.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex was an absolute pleasure to deal…

Alex was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Extremely courteous, friendly and professional. This is what customer service is all about. Thank you!

August 12, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, following on from the delivery of your hire vehicle.

I am so happy to see that you had such a positive experience with us! I will share your kind words with Alex, which I know he will be extremely grateful for.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BMW Assist avoid LCH Automotive

Important Advisory for BMW Assist Customers Regarding LCH Automotive

BMW Assist customers are strongly advised to decline vehicle hire services from LCH Automotive if offered, and instead request a vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Based on my experience, LCH Automotive ranks among the most poorly managed companies I have encountered. While their customer service representatives are courteous over the phone, the overall operation of the company is disorganized and inefficient. I would strongly recommend avoiding this provider.

LCH and Enterprise appear to be competing for BMW Assist contracts. In my case, Enterprise provided a significantly superior service and vehicle, delivering a BMW iX in place of the BMW i4 offered by LCH. Enterprise also accepted my company’s business group insurance policy, which covers any driver for any vehicle. In contrast, LCH refused to honor this policy and insisted I use their insurance, which carries excessive excess fees—£1,000 for general damage and £90 for minor issues such as wheel scuffs.

A major concern is LCH’s approach to vehicle damage. Their vehicles are often presented as luxury or premium, yet arrive in mediocre condition with visible damage. The driver who delivered my vehicle took particular interest in documenting every minor imperfection, claiming previous renters would be charged automatically via their card on file. This practice raises serious ethical concerns, especially as there is little evidence that the company repairs the damage it charges for.

In one instance, I was nearly charged for a superficial tyre scuff, despite the vehicle not having been driven and retaining the same mileage as at delivery. The mark in question was covered in tyre shine applied during the valet, suggesting it was not new damage.

Additionally, LCH’s vehicles are equipped with dash cams and tracking devices, including in-cabin monitors, which may raise privacy concerns for some users.

The vehicle handover process was unnecessarily lengthy—45 minutes to inspect the car on delivery and 30 minutes upon collection—even though the vehicle had not been used.

It is also worth noting that LCH drivers appear to be incentivized to identify and report damage, possibly through commission or penalties, which may explain their overly meticulous inspections.

Especially when it was the same driver who dropped the car off the day before who also picked it up!

In summary, I strongly advise BMW Assist customers to request Enterprise as their preferred provider. Enterprise offers better vehicles, more flexible insurance options, and a far more professional experience.

Recommendation: Avoid LCH Automotive.

August 11, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Dear David,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. I have also spoken with you personally to better understand your concerns and to talk through the points you raised in your review.

While I am pleased to hear you found our central customer service team courteous and helpful, I acknowledge that aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. I appreciate you explaining your perspective on the vehicle handover process, insurance acceptance, and vehicle condition, and I have shared these points internally so we can review and improve our processes where possible.

During our conversation, I was also able to explain why your company’s fleet insurance wasn’t initially accepted, as it did not detail you specifically on the insurance document, and that some additional information was requested as part of our due diligence to ensure the vehicle, LCH, and you as the customer were fully covered. I appreciate and acknowledge that you have subsequently understood this reasoning.

We take all customer feedback seriously and will use your comments to help refine our communication and service delivery. Thank you for engaging directly with us and allowing us the opportunity to listen and learn from your experience.

Kind Regards,
LCH

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They don’t like you finding damage!

Having had a car delivered after mine broke down, I was delivered a beautiful car with small signs of damage. While I appreciate things like this can happen, I was amazed that the delivery driver would not allow me to record this damage which resulted in me rejecting the vehicle.
Double check your car if you are hiring.

August 7, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company and customer service

I've had 2 experiences with this company and both have been very poor. Firstly, I had hired a replacement car to arrive that evening to get me home but they rang last minute to say it wouldn't arrive until the next day - not very good when I was 2 hours from home. Secondly, I spent 2 weeks arranging for a hire car and for it to arrive prior to 3 o' clock on the delivery day as I had to attend a meeting at 5 with a 2 hour drive. They rang me 1 hour before the delivery slot to announce it would be 2 hours late. I was offered compensation of £50 towards a taxi, which wouldn't even get me half way there. Took absolutely no responsibility for the impact on my day or work.

August 4, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile and I am sorry to see that you did not feel this was the case. We welcome all feedback as it gives us an opportunity to identify areas for improvement.

I have taken a look into the history of both booking requests that you have referenced in your review. On the first occasion, due to the time that your booking was received, we were unable to facilitate a same-day delivery, and at your request the booking was cancelled for your Roadside Assistance Provider to seek alternative options for you, to get you mobile on the same day and back home.

With reference to the second booking, unfortunately there was a delay caused due to trains on this day which impacted the arrival time of our driver. Once a delivery is confirmed, the only way that these timings would be changed is if something occurs entirely outside of our control and is unforeseen, such as delays with public transport or an accident/road closure enroute. If delays are unavoidable, we strive to provide as much notice of this as possible and I can see that you were given between 1 and a half to 2 hours notice.

We do however completely understand that you would have placed reliance on the timings provided and apologise for the inconvenience that occurred due to this unforeseen delay.

If there is anything that you would like to discuss in any more detail, please contact our Customer Services team on 0345 890 1000 and we will be more than happy to look further into this for you.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience so far with LCH

Great experience so far with LCH, covered my cost for my taxi home and then delivered my cover car promptly the next morning.

Gavin was great, 👍🏽

July 31, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review following on from the delivery of your hire vehicle.

We are happy to see that you've had such a great experience with us! Thank you for your kind words about Gavin, I know he will be very grateful for this feedback.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed with the prompt…

I was really impressed with the prompt delivery of our courtesy car. Our car unexpectedly needed to stay in the garage a few days longer, within about 4hrs Ally was on his way from Glasgow to drop off the car. Ally arrived on time with a brand new car, he was polite, friendly and explained everything in detail resulting in a seamless handover. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!

July 25, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review following on from your recent experience with us.

We are so happy to see that you had such a positive experience with us and we will be sure to pass your kind comments on to Ally - we think he's great, too!

Kind regards,

LCH

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and efficient

Ally managed to get the hire car to me very quickly within a couple of hours of the issue with my car being reported. Ally was on time to meet me and gave me a thorough detailed review of the car and what I should be aware of.

July 24, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review following on from the delivery of your hire vehicle.

Customers are at the heart of everything that we do, so I am delighted to see that this was reflected in your experience with us. I will pass your kind comments on to Ally.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gavin has been really helpful and a…

Gavin has been really helpful and a pleasure to deal with. An asset to the company.

July 16, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, following on from the recent delivery of the hire vehicle.

We are delighted to see that you had such a positive experience with us, and I will be sure to pass your kind comments on to Gavin.

Kind regards,

LCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience - was contacted early in the day by one of the team to confirm the car model and time for delivery and the driver Ally called me throughout the day to update me on timing for his arrival and was then able to perform the handover swiftly but thoroughly to enable me to get to my next appointment.

July 14, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent hire. We are glad to hear you were happy with the service we provided. Regards, LCH.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant handover

Brilliant handover, seamless and very easy gavin was very friendly

July 9, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent hire. We are glad to hear you were happy with the service we provided. Regards, LCH.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Alex for great handover

Thanks to Alex for great handover. Clear and friendly service

July 7, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent hire. We are glad to hear you were happy with the service we provided. Regards, LCH.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great, service, great car, made having a courtesy car a very easy experience.

June 30, 2025
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Reply from LCH

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent hire. We are glad to hear you were happy with the service we provided. Regards, LCH.

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