Our emissions compensation actions

Since 2015, when it was revealed that Volkswagen’s diesel cars may have been emitting far more nitrous oxide emissions (NOx) than allowed by emissions regulations, we have been pursuing claims against car manufacturers on behalf of affected vehicle owners. We knew that the Volkswagen dieselgate scandal was only the tip of the iceberg, and many major carmakers have similarly been subjected to allegations that they may have cheated emissions tests. We have launched several emissions compensation actions in our effort to ensure that all those who may potentially be affected by car emissions scandals can access the compensation that we think they deserve.

So far, only Volkswagen has been found to have used defeat devices in the courts of England and Wales, and we initiated High Court proceedings against the company in 2016. In the subsequent actions, we want to use our experience of emissions litigation to hold adiesel vehicle manufactured ny other potentially guilty car manufacturers to account.

Where carmakers have broken emissions regulations, they may also have broken consumer rights law. You have a right to expect that manufacturers and dealers are honest about the vehicles they are selling to you. As such, where they have breached this duty, you could be eligible to make an emissions claim with us to ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve.

The diesel emissions scandal – in summary

In 2015, it emerged in the news that Volkswagen may have cheated emissions tests by using defeat devices. Defeat device technology, in some cases, is said to allow diesel cars to disguise the volumes of NOx emissions they produce in order to pass emissions testing. However, when they are on the road, the emissions output could exceed  the regulatory limits.

Since the Volkswagen allegations came to light, a number of other car manufacturers have been targeted with similar accusations, leaving millions of diesel car owners with the possibility that their vehicles may be problematic. It seems the alleged deceit may have spread far and wide across the car manufacturing industry, and we intend to investigate the allegations that are being made.

Emissions compensation actions

For some time now we have been pursuing emissions compensation actions against Porsche, Mercedes, Nissan and Renault, Jaguar Land Rover and Fiat. This has been expanded with legal actions to include the following carmakers:

• Alfa Romeo;
• BMW;
• Citroen;
• Ford;
• Hyundai;
• Kia;
• Jeep;
• Mitsubishi;
• Peugeot;
• Suzuki;
• Vauxhall;
• Volvo.

All of these manufacturers have become implicated in alleged diesel emissions scandals after being accused of manipulating or distorting the quantities of emissions produced by their cars. Some of these brands, such as Citroen and Peugeot, are owned by the same parent company, which is why so many diesel vehicles have become implicated.

As things stand, these are allegations at present, and carmakers deny any wrongdoing at all.

Making your diesel emissions claim

If you own or used to own (or lease) a diesel vehicle manufactured by one of the listed car brands between 2007 and 2020, you may be able to join one of our emissions compensation actions. We have made it easy for you to check your eligibility online, or you can contact our team for free, no-obligation advice on your potential compensation claim.

At Your Lawyers, we played a key role in the Volkswagen litigation, becoming one of the first firms to take on consumer claims, and being appointed to the Steering Committee responsible for the overall conduct of the Group Litigation Order. We have the experience needed to lead the further emissions compensation actions and hold manufacturers to account.