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Holding manufacturers accountable for diesel emissions fraud
Already paid out to UK diesel owners*
Potentially affected vehicles on the road**
Polluting diesel cars sold between 2009 to 2019***
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Sources
The statistics are referenced from independent 3rd party organizations
* The Guardian (May 2022) ** The ICCT (March 2023) *** The Guardian (March 2022)
Why we exist
Manufacturers have faced fines, settlements, and court rulings.
But many UK drivers are still waiting.
Between 2009 and 2020, certain manufacturers are alleged to have fitted devices to diesel vehicles that manipulated emissions test results. Millions of vehicles across the UK may have been affected.
We help drivers navigate the claims process and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to. Straightforward guidance, every step of the way.
The scandal timeline
How the biggest automotive fraud in history unfolded
Scandal exposed
Volkswagen admits using defeat devices to cheat emissions tests in the US, triggering global scrutiny.
Scandal exposed
Volkswagen admits using defeat devices to cheat emissions tests in the US, triggering global scrutiny.
UK investigations begin
UK authorities announce diesel emissions investigations. VW recalls 1.2 million vehicles in the UK.
UK investigations begin
UK authorities announce diesel emissions investigations. VW recalls 1.2 million vehicles in the UK.
Criminal investigation
UK's Serious Fraud Office opens criminal investigation into Volkswagen.
Criminal investigation
UK's Serious Fraud Office opens criminal investigation into Volkswagen.
Mercedes litigation
Mercedes-Benz diesel owners pursue class-action litigation alleging emissions manipulation devices.
Mercedes litigation
Mercedes-Benz diesel owners pursue class-action litigation alleging emissions manipulation devices.
Nissan accused
South Korean authorities accuse Nissan of using defeat devices in British-built Qashqai models.
Nissan accused
South Korean authorities accuse Nissan of using defeat devices in British-built Qashqai models.
US settlement
Volkswagen agrees to almost $15 billion settlement in the United States.
US settlement
Volkswagen agrees to almost $15 billion settlement in the United States.
EU legal action
European Commission launches legal action against 7 EU member states for failing to enforce emissions laws.
EU legal action
European Commission launches legal action against 7 EU member states for failing to enforce emissions laws.
Criminal charges
VW pleads guilty to criminal charges and agrees to $4.3 billion in penalties in the US.
Criminal charges
VW pleads guilty to criminal charges and agrees to $4.3 billion in penalties in the US.
Daimler raids
German prosecutors raid Daimler manufacturing sites investigating Mercedes-Benz emissions.
Daimler raids
German prosecutors raid Daimler manufacturing sites investigating Mercedes-Benz emissions.
Mercedes investigation
German investigation finds Mercedes-Benz potentially manipulated over 1 million diesel engines.
Mercedes investigation
German investigation finds Mercedes-Benz potentially manipulated over 1 million diesel engines.
Executive sentenced
Former VW senior executive sentenced to US federal prison for fraud.
Executive sentenced
Former VW senior executive sentenced to US federal prison for fraud.
VW admits responsibility
VW fined €1 billion in Germany. Audi CEO arrested. UK group litigation begins against VW.
VW admits responsibility
VW fined €1 billion in Germany. Audi CEO arrested. UK group litigation begins against VW.
Audi fined
Audi fined €800 million for emissions violations in Germany.
Audi fined
Audi fined €800 million for emissions violations in Germany.
Porsche fined
Porsche fined €535 million for emissions violations. Vehicles found to exceed NOx limits by 8 times.
Porsche fined
Porsche fined €535 million for emissions violations. Vehicles found to exceed NOx limits by 8 times.
Daimler penalized
Daimler fined €870 million in Germany for violating emissions regulations.
Daimler penalized
Daimler fined €870 million in Germany for violating emissions regulations.
High Court ruling
High Court rules VW used defeat devices, allowing UK legal action to proceed.
High Court ruling
High Court rules VW used defeat devices, allowing UK legal action to proceed.
Mercedes litigation
Group litigation against Mercedes launched in the United Kingdom.
Mercedes litigation
Group litigation against Mercedes launched in the United Kingdom.
VW UK settlement
Volkswagen reaches settlement in the UK for £193 million compensating affected drivers.
VW UK settlement
Volkswagen reaches settlement in the UK for £193 million compensating affected drivers.
Audi CEO guilty
Former Audi CEO pleads guilty to fraud by negligence, receives suspended sentence and €1 million fine.
Audi CEO guilty
Former Audi CEO pleads guilty to fraud by negligence, receives suspended sentence and €1 million fine.
Major trial scheduled
High Court rules first UK trial against Mercedes for October 2025. Nissan, Renault, Ford and Peugeot/Citroën will join.
Major trial scheduled
High Court rules first UK trial against Mercedes for October 2025. Nissan, Renault, Ford and Peugeot/Citroën will join.
Italy settlement
Volkswagen agrees to settle for $54 million in Italy.
Italy settlement
Volkswagen agrees to settle for $54 million in Italy.
Deaths linked to scandal
Study finds 16,000 UK deaths tied to Dieselgate emissions. 4 ex-VW bosses found guilty of fraud in German court.
Deaths linked to scandal
Study finds 16,000 UK deaths tied to Dieselgate emissions. 4 ex-VW bosses found guilty of fraud in German court.
French proceedings
French prosecutors open Dieselgate proceedings against Peugeot/Citroën.
French proceedings
French prosecutors open Dieselgate proceedings against Peugeot/Citroën.
UK trial begins
The UK trial begins - the largest group litigation in British legal history.
UK trial begins
The UK trial begins - the largest group litigation in British legal history.
Mercedes US settlement
Mercedes-Benz reaches $150 million settlement in the United States.
Mercedes US settlement
Mercedes-Benz reaches $150 million settlement in the United States.
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