Dieselgate: Is the UK Government and Press in bed with VW? Is this a cover up?

by Hypermiler UK | Feb 24, 2017 | dieselgate

Judging by the number of visits and comments we’re getting on our #dieselgate articles, the UK dieselgate scandal is as wide spread as many had feared. Just as worrying as the mechanical failures “post fix” is the complete lack of media attention and...

Which oil should you use in your diesel Skoda CR170 / CR 184 VRS?

by Hypermiler UK | Feb 16, 2017 | engine oil

There’s some confusion when it comes to which oil you should use in your diesel Skoda Octavia VRS. There’s very little reference to the spec other than VW 507 00 in the manual. We found this a little worrying when trying to find some “lube” for...

Dieselgate: Department for Transport confirms VW “fix” causes twice the level of carcinogenic diesel particulate matter

by Hypermiler UK | Feb 16, 2017 | dieselgate

In yet another twist to the dieselgate scandal, the UK’s DfT (Department for Transport) has confirmed in writing that the “fix” offered to VAG owners “causes about twice” the level of carcinogenic diesel particulate matter to be produced....

Dieselgate: Are dishonest dealerships cashing in on VW emissions “fix” EGR failures?

by Hypermiler UK | Feb 15, 2017 | dieselgate

Our article regarding the VAG group offering “good will” gestures to owners of broken vehicles post the emissions fix seems to have caused a bit of a stir out there on the internet. We’ve been inundated with desperate owners all suffering some form...

Dieselgate: Dealers could be forced into paying 100% compensation to owners of affected vehicles

by Hypermiler UK | Feb 2, 2017 | dieselgate

In the never ending drama that is the #dieselgate scandal, the fine fellows of CarEmissionsLawyers.co.uk have claimed that dealers could be stung for up to 100% compensation for affected vehicles. According a barrister working on behalf of the firm, a higher...