Brand new Passat cc GT, with jacuzzi/glitter ball/terrazza, arrived on the drive yesterday afternoon. So looking forward to the recall.
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And Seat i think.
but wasn't this in the US where they have much tighter Emission requirements and VW don't have a big market share, unlike here in Europe
Beezerk
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Lol am I glad I chose a crap gas guzzling van as my current company vehicle.
williamalex1
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HIDs is just back from a test drive in the Audi Q3 Quatro she's thinking of buying. So we'll hold fire to see if Audi are involved.
Are petrol cars involved in this scandal ??? .
Are petrol cars involved in this scandal ??? .
Don't think so. Just diesel.
Robster59
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Different cars of the same group have pretty much the same engine. I have a Skoda Superb which is really a re-bodied Passat with their eco-engine. Chose because I'm a company car driver and the emission levels have a big impact on the tax I pay.
I think if the Government did try to retrospectively charge drivers for the extra taxes if the emission levels were found to be misrepresented then VAG would be bombarded by lawsuits for misrepresenting the figures.
I can't see it just being VAG to be honest. If VAG struggle to make a low emission engine then you can bet all the other manufacturers will be in the same boat.
I think if the Government did try to retrospectively charge drivers for the extra taxes if the emission levels were found to be misrepresented then VAG would be bombarded by lawsuits for misrepresenting the figures.
I can't see it just being VAG to be honest. If VAG struggle to make a low emission engine then you can bet all the other manufacturers will be in the same boat.
Tashyboy
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Bottom line is. Which engines are we talking about in particular.
reason being, yes it is VW. But they supply engines to Lord knows how many differant car makers. IE SEAT, of which I drive the Leon FR.
reason being, yes it is VW. But they supply engines to Lord knows how many differant car makers. IE SEAT, of which I drive the Leon FR.
pokerjoke
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VW are massive ( well VAG ) - they will prob pay some sort of fine but will continue to be one of the biggest car company in the world mate
The consumers on the whole prob don't care as long as the quality of the car stay
ger147
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Nearly 40% of their share value wiped out in 2 days and fines rumoured to be in the billions. Wouldn't fancy being a shareholder right now.
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Oh it won't be cheap - no doubt about it
williamalex1
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Will this effect the ECO road tax discounts ??.
ColchesterFC
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Good time to be buying shares in VW? Or maybe wait a few weeks until the fines in the US are announced and then buy. Can only think that the drop in the share price will only be a short term hit and that medium to longer term things will rebound. Anyone got a few quid they want to lend me to invest?
Odvan
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Someone mentioned the BP 'crisis' earlier. Turns out it would have been a great investment to buy shares in them when the 'crisis' was at its worst. You'd have doubled your money (or there and there abouts) after a few years I think, but only the bigger bucks would have been a good return over that period of time. Certainly not worth a smaller sum though.
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You'd assume so.
Imurg
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I suspect, if it means consumers have to pay more, it will come from the 5 billion VW have put aside.
I doubt Joe Public will have to pay it.
I doubt Joe Public will have to pay it.
Paul77
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I'd suspect that it would apply to the Audi cars that have that engine in them too.
bladeplayer
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No, you are correct Greig they are not ,
The same company Motor Distribuitiors Ltd use to have the distribuition franchise over here for them , but when they sold out it went to Volkswagen Group Ireland , thats where i was mistaken ..
Looking forward to the next meeting i am going to
..Will eventually mean alot more work for me as i do parts & warranty in the dealership , recalls galore .. :angry:
Slime
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Yes, in the USA the emissions requirements are far more stringent than in Europe and I heard on the news that European based vehicles are unlikely to be recalled.
I also heard that it only affects VWs, Audis and some Porsches, so, maybe it's a problem with the larger diesel engines.
It'll be interesting to see whether they pull out of buying the Red Bull F1 team now.
Slime.
P.S. I'm getting a used Golf Diesel delivered tomorrow!
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Foxholer
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Mercedes is not part of the VW group!
Audi, Skoda and Seat could well be affected though.
