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MSE Guide - Diesel Emissions Claims

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  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    I had a diesel Chrysler Jeep in 2008 for a few years and I want to make a claim, the only problem is I can't remember the reg no of the car, I have a different car now and a difference insurance company. Is there any way of finding out the reg no?

    The only way to find the reg of the car you used to own is to rummage back through your own paperwork, but...
  • Keep_pedalling
    Keep_pedalling Posts: 19,262 Forumite
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    I had a diesel Chrysler Jeep in 2008 for a few years and I want to make a claim, the only problem is I can't remember the reg no of the car, I have a different car now and a difference insurance company. Is there any way of finding out the reg no?
    Forget it, you would be wasting your time. 
  • Robbo66
    Robbo66 Posts: 486 Forumite
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    stevegl said:
    Hello,

    I purchased a VW Diesel during the years highlighted, never experienced any issue and would not have been that bothered on the emissions... However, due to the problem, VW had to 'fix' the defeat device the car was fitted with, even though I didnt want the fix completed as I was aware of all the problems owners had reported after they had had it done.

    Problem was, it wasnt possible to 'decline' having the fix applied and although I delayed things as much as possible, in order to preserve the warranty I had no choice but to have it done. Efficency suffered and we had noticably worse fuel economy after the fix.

    To make matters worse, although VW extended the warranty by 12 months after the work was done due to making the modifications, sure enough on the 13th month, the Diesel Particulate Filter blocked and we needed an expensive replacement. VW would not help with the cost, even though so many owners had experienced the same issue post fix.

    I have now sold the car, but really struggled to sell it and had to take a reduced price as people viewing, all used it as an excuse (rightly or wrongly) to pay less for the vehicle due to everything that VW had done.

    So, I would suggest owners HAVE taken a loss on owning these affected vehicles if after the scandal broke they retained the vehicles.

    All the above said, I HAVE NOT joined any of the action as I was sure when this first happened, that Martin L said that he didnt recommend joining the group action as if the court found in favour of the claimants, post judgement it would be reletively easy to bring your own claim or even just write a letter to VW in order to obtain whatever compensation was ruled appropriate. This being just like in the case of the Bank Charges claims, due to their being a precident set or judgment made.

    Is that not still the case? Or do you think someone who doesnt join the action, couldnt make an easy claim after the fact if the judge rules that owners have suffered financially? Just would rather not line the pockets of lawyers!

    Thanks for any advice.
    But you benefited from a lower VED and continued to do so after the software flash from VW so did you really suffer a loss
  • MSE_Petar said:
    This is a dedicated thread for our new guide on:

    Diesel Emissions Claims


    Please let us know your thoughts and give us your feedback. 

    If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.

    Law companies doing the claims say:

    We also believe that some other Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda vehicles fitted with EA288, EA897, EA898 and 4.2l V8 engines may be affected. Owners of vehicles fitted with EA189 diesel engines are unable to join this claim.

    Any ideas how I can make a claim for my VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 2013 reg car? I believe it has EA189 engine which has been affected, but nobody accepts claim for it yet?
  • MSE_Petar said:
    This is a dedicated thread for our new guide on:

    Diesel Emissions Claims


    Please let us know your thoughts and give us your feedback. 

    If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.

    Dear Forum. 

    Does anyone know show the solicitors are calculating compensation amount for each claimant ? 
  • diystarter7
    diystarter7 Posts: 5,202 Forumite
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    Anyone?
    What happens if outstanding claims for other makes are lost. I've read on the helpful MSE link that some give you insurance just in case the claim is lost and the car maker/s wants to claim costs. Do you pay for insurance and how much does it cover you for?
  • I originally registered a claim for my Kia Sportage with Harcus Parker some years ago. In June this year they emailed me to say that they could not take Kia claims forward and had been unable to identify another company who would. By a strange coincidence the same week Autocar reported that German offices of Hyundai (they part own Kia) had been raided by German police in conjunction with the ongoing investigation of diesel emissions.

     This leads me to believe that is a growing likelihood that Hyundai & Kai might face further legal challenges and that I should seek out another law firm to re-register my claim with however I don't know of any. Do any other forum members know a decent law firm taking action against Hyundai/Kia ? Thanks in advance.
  • Hi, is there any update on being able to join a Volvo Emissions claim in Scotland? Thanks
  • I took out a PCP deal on a new diesel Ford Focus in 2014. At the end of the 3 year period I opted to return the vehicle and took out a new PCP deal with an alternative dealer. Am I eligible to claim on the Focus, as at no point did I own the vehicle? 
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