Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert website has revealed which cars could secure motorists compensation over the “dieselgate” scandal. There are several group legal claims that revolve around the use of “defeat devices” allegedly fitted in diesel vehicles as far back as 2015.
The law firms allege that manufacturers used these devices to cheat tests done by regulators to check their emissions levels, before approving vehicles for sale. The claimants argue they were misled as the levels of nitrogen dioxide levels produced were higher than advertised. Car manufacturers have disagreed with the claims.
MSE said you might be able to still join a group legal claim if you were the registered keeper or owner of a diesel car or van in England or Wales which was made between 2007 and 2018. This applies if you either owned the vehicle outright or bought it on finance, and even if you no longer owned the vehicle.
