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How to check if the emissions fix has been applied to a VAG vehicle
According to the VW Group, you must give consent before the diesel emissions fix is applied. This hasn't stopped dealers from applying it without owners knowledge and it certainly hasn't done a lot for their reputation. But what happens if you've got your heart set on...
Your emissions “fixed” VAG VW Audi Skoda Seat could be worthless / unsalable
Not wanting to kick owners whilst they are down but we feel there's a question which needs to be raised: Who in their right mind would buy an emissions fixed VAG VW / Audi / Skoda / Seat? We already know that the fix is breaking cars left, right and centre,...
How to choose an anti-theft device for your car?
Cars are very important for many people. However, if you want to have a modern, comfortable automobile, with advanced features, you have to pay a lot. But, what happens when someone steals your car? Everyone will agree, that it’s a very stressful and...
Hypermiler gets interviewed on BBC Radio 4 you and yours – Listen again
Its been a while since we've enjoyed some airtime on the radio, especially since the "hype" around Hypermiling has died it's death. I was therefore keen to help BBC Radio 4's You and Yours program out with a topic very much in the spotlight. In the latest You and...
How long until the VW VAG Emissions fix claims it’s first victim?
As the media attention hots up around the so called VW VAG emissions "fix", one aspect that has been greatly overlooked is the danger that failing vehicles pose on our roads. We've been contacted by a number of owners who have had EGR / DPF failures...
VW Emissions Fix Survey – The Results are in!
The Results are in! We're very pleased to announce that the results are in for our VW Emissions fix survey! A whopping 542 VAG Group owners have responded so far. We'd like to thank everyone for their time and their overwhelming support for the articles we are running...
Bavarian Government refuses VW emissions “fix” on 500 police vehicles
It's not just the UK suffering at the hands of the VW emissions fix. It now been revealed that the Bavarian government has refused to have 500 police vehicles subjected to the VW emissions "fix". The move by Dobrindt's CSU party committee and Minister of the...
Can the VW VAG EA 189 NOx emissions fix be reversed? Is a remap the answer?
All the help and advice in the world isn't going to make the issues with the EA 189 NOx emissions fix go away. EGR valves will still fail, DPF filters will clog up and owners will still be the ones picking up the bill for VW's lies and deceit. What we're being...
Swedish motor magazine Teknikensvarld.se proves Emissions fix has negative effect on MPG and power
The Swedish motor magazine Teknikens Varld has taken on the might of VW to prove that emissions fix causes negative effects on fuel consumption and power. This is contrary to claims by Volkswagen that the fix does not affect vehicle performance or fuel efficiency in...
New car sales surge as tax rises loom, diesel sales loose ground
Sales of new cars in the UK hit record levels in March this year as buyers scrambled to make the most of looming car tax rises. March 2017 saw a total of 562,337 cars rolling off dealer forecourts, a rise of over 8% compared to March of 2016. Figures released by...