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If you owned or leased a diesel vehicle between 2009 and 2018, you could be entitled to compensation – even if you’ve sold the car.
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Why Claim?
We help diesel drivers check whether their vehicle may have been affected and start a claim for compensation before the deadline. It’s fast, online, and no win, no fee.
How the emissions issue may have affected you
- Reduced power compared to what was advertised
- Higher fuel costs over time
- Far higher emissions than legal limits on the road
- Lower trade-in and resale value
- And other financial losses drivers reported
What is the diesel emissions scandal about?
Several major diesel manufacturers were accused of fitting software that allowed cars to appear cleaner during official emissions testing than they were in everyday use. These systems caused diesel engines to release far higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) on the road than allowed under UK and EU rules.
Millions of drivers have been affected since 2009. Many bought diesel cars believing they were low-emission and efficient when they were not. If you owned or leased an affected diesel vehicle, you may be able to claim compensation.
How the emissions scandal may have affected drivers
- Higher fuel costs over time
- Lower resale values
- Worse emissions than advertised
- A vehicle marketed as “clean” or “eco-friendly” when it wasn’t
- Loss of trust in the purchase decision
A successful claim could help recover the financial loss you experienced.
How the emissions compensation claim works
- Enter your vehicle reg to check eligibility
- Confirm basic details about the vehicle
- Your claim is reviewed by our legal panel
- If eligible, your claim joins a wider group claim
- If successful, you may receive compensation
The process is online, simple, and risk-free due to the no win, no fee agreement.
Who can claim?
You may qualify if:
- You owned or leased a diesel vehicle between 2009 and 2018
- The vehicle is from Mercedes, Ford, Jaguar, Range Rover, BMW, Nissan, Renault, or Land Rover
- You bought it new or used
- You purchased it for personal or business use
- You financed, leased, or paid in full for the vehicle
You can claim even if:
- You no longer own the vehicle
- The vehicle was a company car
- The vehicle has been scrapped or sold
FAQs About Diesel Emissions Claims
A diesel emissions claim is made when car owners were sold a diesel vehicle that produced far more pollution on the road than during emissions tests. It focuses on whether vehicle manufacturers marketed their cars as cleaner and low-emission while knowing they were not.
A defeat device is software that helps a diesel engine pass emissions tests by lowering pollution only during laboratory checks. When driven normally, the vehicle can produce much higher emissions. This discovery led to the dieselgate scandal, exposing misleading environmental claims.
Most UK residents who owned or leased an affected diesel vehicle between 2009–2018 may qualify. The model of your car and how long you owned it will help determine compensation.
Yes. Many vehicle owners make a diesel claim even after selling, returning, or scrapping the car. Compensation is linked to ownership during the qualifying period, not current possession.
You can use the online vehicle registration checker on our site. Enter your car registration, and the registration checker will identify if your vehicle appears on known affected lists.
The scandal began after the United States Environmental Protection Agency found irregular results in emissions testing. Media investigations and court evidence later linked this behaviour to dozens of manufacturers, affecting millions of drivers worldwide.
No. Using the vehicle registration checker or submitting the online form does not affect insurance, repairs, resale or legal standing.
Yes. Claims are handled on a conditional fee agreement, also known as a no win, no fee basis. You do not pay upfront legal fees. Costs only apply if compensation is successfully recovered.
No. Most drivers do not appear in court. Claims are usually grouped together, and legal teams present cases to the UK High Court on behalf of everyone who joined.
Yes. Claims are managed by an expert panel of legal firms and a panel of solicitors experienced in the diesel emissions case. They handle paperwork, court proceedings, and negotiations, so drivers do not have to.
Compensation may relate to:
- Misleading purchase price
- Reduced resale value
- Higher fuel consumption
- Loss caused by false “eco-friendly” advertising
Each case is reviewed individually.
Higher emissions contribute to air pollution, which is linked to various respiratory diseases, acute lower respiratory infections, and thousands of premature deaths every year. Diesel emissions are one of the biggest contributors to urban pollution.
Legal actions involve multiple manufacturers. Jaguar Land Rover is one of several brands whose diesel engines have been included in emissions investigations, but the claim applies to drivers of multiple affected manufacturers.
The scandal forced the car industry to change how diesel vehicles are marketed and tested. The first round of the emissions case exposed how many cars produced higher emissions than claimed, leading the high court to allow consumers to seek compensation.
Most drivers only need:
- Car registration
- Approximate purchase or lease dates
After that, the legal team will guide you through the next steps.
Yes. If you owned or leased more than one affected diesel vehicle, each vehicle can be checked separately through the registration checker.
