Drivers across Wales and England are being urged to act swiftly to avoid missing out on potential compensation amounting to thousands of pounds in a legal claim related to emissions from their diesel vehicles. The claim, spearheaded by various firms, is open to owners of diesel cars and vans purchased between 2009 and 2020.
According to Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert (MSE) website, the allegations revolve around car manufacturers using “illegal defeat devices” in diesel vehicles to deceive regulatory emissions tests. This deception may have led consumers to unknowingly purchase vehicles with emission flaws, potentially overpaying for them. Furthermore, any required fixes to comply with emissions standards could have resulted in decreased fuel efficiency or performance, impacting the vehicle’s value.
The MSE website highlights the significance of acting promptly, as various law firms have set their deadlines earlier than the formal cut-off dates established by the High Court. Missing these individual deadlines could exclude drivers from participating in the claim and receiving due compensation. Therefore, vehicle owners are encouraged not to delay in seeking representation if they believe they have a case.
Several firms are still accepting new claimants, with deadlines varying depending on the make of the vehicle, ranging from the end of October to the middle of December. MSE emphasises the complexity of the claim process, emphasising that pursuing it alone would be challenging. Therefore, joining the collective action might be the only viable option for eligible drivers seeking restitution.
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