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Overview
Until recently, emissions lawsuits have focused solely on diesel vehicles, but that could all be about to change. And if you bought or leased a petrol car that breached emissions limits, you could be due up to 5,000 in compensation.
European regulators discovered several large diesel car manufacturers cheated on emissions tests. As a result, hundreds of thousands of motorists overpaid for cars and vans that performed worse in terms of emissions and fuel economy than advertised. The cars were also worth less than people paid for them. Lawyers now believe some petrol vehicles were also fitted with prohibited emissions cheating “defeat devices”.
In some dieselgate cases, UK claimants received payouts averaging £2,120. Owners of petrol cars manufacturers could be next.
Don’t miss out on what you are owed. Register for updates and we’ll let you know as soon as a UK law firm launches a petrol emissions group action.
Petrol Emissions Claim – At a glance
Claim status
Pending
You could get
Up to £5,000
Avg. expected payout
£2,120*
Potential claim value
Billions of pounds
*In similar claims against diesel car manufacturers, such as Volkswagen.
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March 2024
The High Court ruled that several leading car manufacturers would face trial over alleged diesel emissions cheating. The trial is likely to start in late 2025.
2021
The European Commission found that certain car manufacturers had conspired to prevent the deployment of clean emissions technology. Together, BMW and Volkswagen were fined €875 million for breaking EU rules.
2020
Volkswagen Group agreed to a £193m settlement for dieselgate claimants. However, it did not admit liability. More than 90,000 VW drivers in England and Wales received a payout as a result of this settlement.
Law firm Harkus Parker launched a lawsuit against Nissan over alleged defeat devices in some petrol cars. The law firm claimed to have evidence which proved some petrol cars produced up to 15 times the legal level of nitrogen oxides when used on the road.
2017
German authorities investigated BMW, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz) and The Volkswagen Group, over reports of diesel emissions collusion.
2015
The global ‘dieselgate’ scandal started when US investigators discovered Volkswagen Group had been selling cars with illegal emissions-cheating software. British researchers then found that other car manufacturers were emitting toxic fumes way above the legal limits.
We’ll provide more updates on the petrol emissions scandal as they occur.
Allegations suggest that certain petrol vehicles may have been equipped with illegal “defeat devices” designed to cheat emissions tests. For instance, a UK law firm has claimed that up to 100,000 petrol Nissan Qashqai cars could be fitted with such devices, causing them to breach emissions limits by up to 15 times during real-world driving conditions. Other car manufacturers could face similar claims.
Law firms suggest that owners of affected vehicles could be entitled to compensation of around £5,000, though the exact amount may vary based on individual circumstances. and the outcomes of legal proceedings
Yes, in dieselgate cases involving Volkswagen, UK claimants received payouts averaging £2,120. Owners of other car manufacturers could be next – including those driving petrol vehicles.
The primary focus has been on the 1.2-litre petrol Nissan Qashqai models manufactured between 2009 and 2018 (the manufacturers denied the claims). However, ongoing investigations may reveal additional models or manufacturers involved in similar practices.
Register for updates and we’ll let you know if a UK law firm launches a petrol emissions group action. If a claim is launched, we’ll invite you to check your eligibility by answering a few quick questions.
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