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Last week I ordered a Skoda Superb SE L diesel 2.0TDI DSG. It is a fantastic family car. The VW diesel emissions scandal then hit the news. I contacted the Skoda dealership with my concerns about true...
I can't see how any government would attempt to claw back VED on any vehicle affected by this. A sure vote loser. With the new VED rates due in 2017, surely the logical response is to apply it to vehicles...
I have ordered and put a deposit down on a new BMW X3 due to be delivered March 2016. Should I cancel it or wait for BMW to sort themselves out?
Earlier today you stated in an answer that only the 2.0 TDI engine is involved in the VW diesel scandal, it would now appear you were wrong VW have conceded the 1.6 TDI is also included and these are...
Just took delivery of a VW Passat 2.0-litre CC diesel automatic. Then the emissions news broke. I've got 30 to return it. HELP! Can you help me through the rhetoric. What is the bottom line? Should...
Due to the Volkswagen diesel scandal will governments seek to claw back higher road tax from current owners either retrospectively or from now on? Similarly will purchasers of new Volkswagen group diesel...
I see Volkswagen says that the emissions problems are now affecting cars in Europe. I have a VW Caddy Maxi 2.0-litre TDI 2012 model is this the engines that are affected. As it's a van-based model are...
With all the current hype about diesel cars, the fact that all commercial transport is oil fuelled seems to have been overlooked. What is the emissions situation on these much larger and thirstier engines?...
I purchased a Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4motion Match 140 in April this year. I understand this has the EA189 engine that is the subject of the emissions misrepresentation. The car is on a PCP deal with Volkswagen...
After much deliberation I have just deposited on a 2013 Skoda Yeti Adventure 2.0 TDI having justified it with my 15k miles a year. Is this engine affected by the VWG diesel debacle? The uncertainty is...