by Hypermiler UK | May 2, 2017 | emissionsgate
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...
by Hypermiler UK | Mar 31, 2017 | dieselgate
Over in the US, Volkswagen have been given the green light to “flog” their fleet of “fixed” diesel vehicles by the EPA. In what seems as a massive turn around by US regulators, VW have been given permission to sell off 2015 diesel models to the...
by Hypermiler UK | Mar 20, 2017 | dieselgate
The public outcry over failed EGR valves post the VW emissions fix continues to dominate our web traffic. We’re hearing from an increasing number of concerned owners who are raising questions over the lifespan of other mechanical components,...
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...
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....