Everything You Need to Know about Volkswagen’s Recall
Volkswagen has acknowledged it circumvented the emissions control system in over 250,000 vehicles sold in the US since 2008 with the 2.0-liter diesel engine. Its recall could affect over 11 million vehicles around the world. The company has proposed a massive settlement of $14.7 billion to make it all go away, which a judge is expected to rule on in late summer of 2016.
The company has offered to buy back or fix the diesel powered cars it programmed to cheat on emissions tests.
Where does that leave you?
Volkswagen offers a handy tool to see if your vehicle is affected. All you need to do is enter your VIN number. But if you are understandably skeptical of taking the word of a company that blatantly lied to global environmental agencies for over eight years, you could always ask your local auto repair shop in Cincinnati.
The cars typically covered include:
- VW Beetle (2013 – 2015)
- VW Golf (2010 – 2015)
- VW Jetta (2009 – 2015)
- VW Passat (2012 – 2015)
- Audi A3 (2010 – 2013; 2015)
What Might VW Owe You?
As Wired magazine explains, if you are leasing, VW will terminate the deal without a fee. If you own, VW will offer to buy back the vehicle at a pre-scandal value, based on options and mileage. Owners will be paid anywhere between $5,100 and $10,000, while lessees would be paid half that.
Or if a fix is approved by the EPA, VW will fix the car for free.
The EPA has determined that “certain Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen models have been emitting more pollutants than legally acceptable, leaving in their wake potential environmental and health implications,” Consumer Reports stated. So it might also be worth looking into Porsche repairs and if VW will pay to fix your Porsche for free.
