Some 10,000 car owners are mounting a massive class action against Volkswagen Group over alleged substandard diesel emissions.
The High Court is due to hear the application later this month. The action is being co-ordinated by law firms Harcus Sinclair and Slater and Gordon, who are seeking several thousand pounds in compensation for each of their clients. They allege that 1.2, 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesel vehicles made between 2009 and 2015 by Volkswagon, Audi, SEAT or Skoda produce higher levels of NOx than is permitted by law when driven on the road.
The group strenuously denies any wrongdoing, and says it is being transparent and is trying to find out what went wrong and to resolve matters as quickly as possible.
Last month, Volkswagen was reported to have agreed a £810m settlement to fix or buy back diesel vehicles in the US. It has also agreed to contribute to a pollution reduction fund.
