9.6 million drivers could be owed £12,000 each in compensation
400,000 drivers have already signed up to the campaign, reports The Times, which says it could be the biggest mis-selling scandal since PPI
17:05, 19 APR 2021
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9.6 million diesel drivers could be owed compensation for missold cars, according to warnings from lawyers.
The move is on the back of the emissions scandal, which has already seen legal action start against Volkswagen and Mercedes.
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Vauxhall has rejected allegations that it cheated vehicle emissions tests in response to threats of legal action claiming that up to a million car owners could be liable for compensation due to mis-selling.
Law firms Milberg London LLP and PGMBM are both now attempting to attract owners to legal bids targeting recompense, similar to those targeting Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and the FCA Group, after alleging that the OEM employed defeat devices to manipulate EU emissions tests.
Both firms are urging motorists who purchased or leased Vauxhall cars between 2009 and 2019 to get in touch, with Milberg marketing its bid for compensation as the Vauxhall Pay Up Campaign.
These devices are installed into the car’s engine management system to cheat emissions tests.
The tools show the car emitting lower pollution in test conditions to pass emissions standards but do not reflect the car’s real-world conditions.
Edward Cardington, partner at Millberg London LLP has urged drivers to “check out” whether they may be eligible to join the claim.
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He said: “My advice today is if you are in doubt, check it out.
It costs nothing to take part in this group litigation; the risk is borne by the lawyers if we lose; if we win Vauxhall owners could receive thousands in compensation.
Vauxhall motorists could receive thousands of pounds in compensation after the firm was accused of cheating emissions tests. Follows dieselgate claims against Volkswagen and Mercedes.