Rolling coverage of the Volkswagen emissions scandalUK government launches inquiry into emissions testsLawyers deluged by callsMinister: VW sold manipulated cars in Europe tooBMW shares hit by press reports
Analyst: Bigger threat than Greece 6.07pm BSTHeres more from London-based law firm Leigh Day on the potential claims for UK customers following the VW emissions scandal. The firm’s Bozena Michalowska-Howells said:whether it emerges that these cars in the UK passed tests because of this software,with emissions higher than legally permitted on the roads, then this is not only a breach of contract but a flagrant breach of EU emissions regulations, and which specifically prohibit the expend of defeat devices. Consumers are thus entitled to bring claims for compensation directly against VW.
In the event of a UK recall,Volkswagen should initiate contact with its customers to make arrangements concerning a repair. Consumers could be entitled to seek compensation for any increased fuel costs, depreciation of vehicle value, and out of pocket expenses and costs associated with future repair including potential increases in Road Tax. Related: Volkswagen emissions scandal: how it affects you 5.47pm BSTUK motoring organisation the RAC has welcomed the government’s investigation into emissions tests. RAC chief engineer David Bizley said:While there is no evidence that other manufacturers fill been seeking to defeat emissions tests,news that the Government is launching its own investigation should go some way towards restoring battered consumer confidence. The VW revelation is now shining an uncomfortable light on the emissions testing system, parts of which fill been recognised for some time by all parties to be well past their ‘sell by’ date.
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Source: theguardian.com