Expert reveals how your car could earn you thousands in free cash as part of £193million payout
AN expert has revealed how drivers could earn thousands in free cash, which is all part of a £193million payout.
Anyone who owned a diesel vehicle sold from 2008 to 2019, might be able to get the money through a diesel emission claim.
While the Dieslegate scandal first erupted seven years ago it seems that many Brits are still unsure how to go about making a claim.
Motorists were first able to get compensation in 2015 after Volkswagen were found to have installed “defeat devices” into their vehicles.
The software was able to detect when the vehicle was being tested and when it was activated during testing, it lowered the emissions output.
Outside of being tested though, emissions were up to 40 times higher.
The claims were permitted because the buyer had been give faulty details regarding the emissions of the vehicle bought but also because the environment had been significantly damaged.
The Volkswagen Group eventually settled out-of-court with 91,000 claimants, paying a total of £193m.
The claimants received an average payout of just over £2,100.
While many diesel emission claims are still being investigated and compensations amounts have not been set, the experts at ClaimsExpert.co.uk say the settlement from Volkswagen provides a ballpark figure for future payouts.
Additionally, Mercedes have recently agreed to pay $2.2billion (£1.68billion) in compensation and fines in the US, with each individual owner receiving thousands in compensation.
The experts say there are plenty of reasons why it’s important to make a claim including saving the environment, holding corporations accountable, saving your health, compensation for potentially suffering damages and the detrimental impact on crops.
According to the European Environment Agency, air pollution remains the primary environmental health risk in Europe.
Diesel vehicle emissions, primarily include nitrogen dioxide which has been linked to an estimated 64,000 premature deaths annually.
The manufacturers where you are able to make a possible diesel emission claim are: BMW, Chrysler, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mini, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Vauxhall, and Volvo.