Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

[arcadelt]

Hi everyone,

I am senior solicitor at Bannister Law. We have commenced the class action against VW. For further information, have a look at:

Official VW Class Action | Register your Interest | Australia

Because you own a diesel vehicle doesn't mean you are included. You must register with a firm and we are the only firm to have taken these first steps.

Would you need to have the fix applied to you vehicle to get compensation? I would think that unless you do that you will not have been aggrieved, and so you could not claim any redress of that grievance. Therefore, does joining the class action force your hand to make a decision to get your car "fixed"?

[Candyman]

VW, Porsche, Audi 3.0-liter diesels also have 'defeat devices,' EPA says

So, how long before petrol VAG's get scrutinised ....

VAG - bad form.

I feel for the dealers having to sort this mess out, if they can

[shami]

What about Maurice Blackburns one I registered there on the 9th of October so how are you first

We've actually commenced two in court.

[shami]

Would you need to have the fix applied to you vehicle to get compensation? I would think that unless you do that you will not have been aggrieved, and so you could not claim any redress of that grievance. Therefore, does joining the class action force your hand to make a decision to get your car "fixed"?

No the two, in so far as the situation is at present, are not related. The mere fact that they sold you a vehicle that did not meet the required standards is enough for compensation - that is our argument. Its still very early days and its not known how VW etc will view these claims.

Really they'll either try and defend the cases or try and settle all of them. The best thing to do is to register and you will be given updates as to how it progresses. I don't own a diesel, but i'm fairly certain the value of the defective vehicle will plummet in the market.

[Swallowtail]

VW, Porsche, Audi 3.0-liter diesels also have 'defeat devices,' EPA says

So, how long before petrol VAG's get scrutinised ....

VAG - bad form.

I feel for the dealers having to sort this mess out, if they can

EPA Press release: 11/02/2015: EPA, California Notify Volkswagen of Additional Clean Air Act Violations

Notice: http://www3.epa.gov/otaq/cert/docume...2015-11-02.pdf

VW statement on Notice: Volkswagen Group Statement on the announcement by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

[arcadelt]

...in so far as the situation is at present...

shami, thanks for the response. Unfortunately, the quoted phrase adds a risk that I'm not sure I want to take on yet, so I think I'll wait and see for a bit longer. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that a Court could mandatorily order a fix as a condition of its judgement.

[Transporter]

I wish I had so much of the free time as you guys.

[shami]

thats fine, as i said its very early days. I can't say anymore because i just don't know how VW will react.

[Eaglen00b]

Hi Shami,

You claim you are a senior solicitor at Bannister Legal. Can I just clarify and confirm that your participation in the discussion of the class actions is sanctioned by the firm?

Pardon me if I seem over cautious.

[dero]

Hi everyone,

I am senior solicitor at Bannister Law. We have commenced the class action against VW. For further information, have a look at:

Official VW Class Action | Register your Interest | Australia

Because you own a diesel vehicle doesn't mean you are included. You must register with a firm and we are the only firm to have taken these first steps.

I take it that by having lodged the class action, you're wagering there's a fairly sure chance of coming out successful in at least some way in this?

I'm debating what I should do in this matter. Could you give a guide on what outcomes could result from this action? Both good and bad.

[Amalgam]

It has now spread to some of the 3.0L TDIs

US EPA declares Volkswagen V6s dirty too – Car Reviews, News & Advice - CarPoint Australia

[Candyman]

It has now spread to some of the 3.0L TDIs

US EPA declares Volkswagen V6s dirty too – Car Reviews, News & Advice - CarPoint Australia

See further up this thread

[Amalgam]

Oops. Thanks.

[hoi polloi]

As it seems certain that there will be class actions from two legal firms in Australia is it possible that a court could award different judgements for the two or are they a one-size-fits-all thing?

- Anthony

[Rawcpoppa]

*awaits posts talking about the configuration of the exhaust piping for testing purposes for the 3.0 tdi leading to inaccurate NOx readings*