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...

Poll: Have you been affected by the Dieselgate & EGR scandal? Would you by VAG again?

by Hypermiler UK | Feb 2, 2017 | dieselgate

** Update 13/03/2017 ** Our poll has proved to be hugely popular but its giving the full picture behind the emissions fix scandal. We’ve put together the VW Emissions fix survey to see how you’re all affected by the issue. Click for the VW Emissions Survey...

The Volkswagen Group is systematically refunding owners for EGR failures after the emissions “fix”

by Hypermiler UK | Feb 1, 2017 | dieselgate

Our article regarding EGR failures after the VAG emissions “fix” prompted many of our readers to get in touch looking for urgent help and advice. The sheer the number of Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW owners who have experienced EGR valve failure post...

Is the VW, Seat, Audi and Skoda dieselgate “emissions fix” causing EGR valves to fail?

by Hypermiler UK | Jan 10, 2017 | dieselgate

** Update 23/1/17 ** We’re getting reports of EGR failures at an alarming rate and its just the tip of the iceburg. Two of our readers have had either a full refund or close to it (90%) following the “fix” and then EGR failure. Proof that not only...