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There are dark clouds gather above the clean diesel cars as figuratively If not worry if you own a diesel car, and if you think again if you intend to buy one.
Omme scandal Volkswagen diesel emissions scolds British drivers launched a lawsuit against the manufacturer for compensation.
Ten thousand motorists who feel they were misled into buying cars that emit more nitrogen oxide NOx than they thought taking action, seeking each 3000, adding up 30 millions.
Some Feb. 1 million British vehicles, including Audis, Skodas and seats, were affected by the scandal of emissions, regarding cars being equipped with software to cheat emission tests If VW had to pay for each these cars, the cost would increase by 3 6 billion.
The lawsuit follows revelations that the diesel car drivers could be affected by higher taxes in order to reduce air pollution proposed by the Secretary for Transport last June
Patrick McLoughlin said fuel duty hike or low emission taxes is something that the Chancellor should consider to reduce toxic levels of nitrogen oxide and prevent deaths in cities.
His comments prompted concerns among drivers, many bought diesel cars think they were more respectful option for the environment than gasoline.
With the scandal VW emissions headlines Recent news has once again called the emission levels of diesel cars into question the results of a government survey in April showed that in tests of the real world, no diesel car could reach the upper limit of NOx nitrogen oxides, which is based on laboratory tests.
But what does all this mean for the consumer If you always buy a diesel car or if you buy a gasoline car instead Or is now the time to ditch the old ways, and instead of shopping for a hybrid or electric car.
Here's the latest on the transmission line, and what you should know if you're planning to buy a new car.
In September 2015, it was revealed that the Volkswagen group had used special devices called defeat devices to cheat on emission tests in the US This caused a wave reaction by legislators around the world, with our own government to launch an investigation on emissions.
The results of this survey were revealed yesterday, with confirmation that their own tests did not detect evidence of manipulative strategies of the test cycle used by the Volkswagen Group.
The scandal first exploded emissions test results Volkswagen Credit Julian Stratenschulte EPA.
H owever, the investigation has officially confirmed something that many industry commentators have long known, which is that in the real world, no car produces emissions so low it does in laboratory tests, and also produce a large number of cars much more emissions on the road.
That's not to say t manufacturers cheated by itself, but they have been producing cars that work well in the mild test extreme scenario, and that these readings have little bearing on what cars produce on the road in normal use.
In Germany, authorities today told reporters that three different manufacturers group VW VW, Audi and Porsche Mercedes-Benz and Opel, Vauxhall German counterpart, are performing a voluntary recall to update the software in their cars to reduce NOx emissions.
In addition to the automakers, the German Minister of Transport, Alexander Dobrindt, has since confirmed that the official German government investigation into the scandal VW emissions revealed irregularities in the cars of 11 other manufacturers Renault Alfa Romeo Chevrolet, Dacia Fiat Hyundai Jaguar Jeep Land Rover Nissan and Suzuki.
It's thought that some diesel models recirculation systems for exhaust gas were kicking only above a certain temperature limit, to preserve engine life below these temperatures the side effect, although course, was the exhaust emissions that were significantly higher when the temperature was lower.
Mercedes is a manufacturer involved in a voluntary recall in Germany.
T he mechanisms under the spotlight in this case have no relation to those used in the cheating scandal VW, although this latest recall could affect the UK, as it may mean the engine management systems cars will be redesigned or even some cars already sold in the UK must be reminded we will bring you more information on what we get.
In a statement, Vauxhall said As announced we December 15, 2015 and explained in more detail March 29, 2016, Opel Vauxhall will begin an initiative to improve emissions selectively SCR NOx diesel applications of catalytic reduction in vehicles Our new offensive in August also includes action in the field of voluntary customer satisfaction that will involve Euro 6 SCR vehicles already on the road in Europe this activity will begin in June 2016.
In other words, he says he's planning a software update preemptively on some models to reduce NOx emissions, although it has not been ordered by the Vauxhall authorities also said that 57,000 cars across Europe would be asked to update the software, suggesting a figure of around 16,000 cars in the affected models in the UK will include Insignia, Zafira Tourer and Cascada cars with two 0170 liter diesel engine .
Mercedes-Benz offers something similar on its V-Class model and some compact cars with Renault-sourced engines There are technical reasons for deviations from the certified normal values, as is the case in other tests as well, he said in a statement.
We will offer our customers compact cars and class V improved their emission behavior cars voluntarily The entry level engines of our compact cars comprise a variant of Renault OM 607 engine as part of our cooperation with Renault.
The Renault engine is adapted to the requirements of our compact models Mercedes-Benz We were informed of the updated software by our cooperation partner and will of course provide this service to our customers on a voluntary basis Consequently, we reach a significant improvement in emissions this year.
So, this does not mean that I should avoid buying a diesel car.
It is really up to you and depends largely on your feelings on the environment The gas that diesel cars emit more NOx, which can cause health problems for people who breathe in; in particular, lung and respiratory problems, eye irritation and headaches.
Diesel cars also emit particles that are microscopic solid particles that can be integrated into the lungs, which also causes respiratory problems and even lung cancer.
All this sounds like a reason to return to the essence, but the problem is, petrol cars are not saints, they either emit higher levels of CO2 of carbon dioxide, which has fewer health problems less immediate and NOx, but is a greenhouse gas that causes huge environmental problems in large diesel cars, overall, emit less CO2 than gasoline.
So, assuming an electric car won t work for you, decide what to buy next is really a case of working the lesser of two evils.
The scandal emissions could still have an effect on the value of diesel cars Patrick Pleul Credit.
D espite all concerns following the scandal Volkswagen emissions, there is actually very little effect on the residual values of diesel vehicles as a whole remains that they're more expensive to buy than petrol cars, but also take this additional value so that you get more return for them when it comes time to sell.
That could change in the future if people started to move away from diesel in large herds, but we haven peace t see any signs of this happening in fact, when it seems that most buyers vote with their wallets, valuing the best fuel economy of a diesel car on all environmental concerns.
I already own a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Porsche he recalled.
If you own one of these cars, you should have already been informed by mail if she will be reminded In other words, if you haven t received a letter yet, chances are your car's clear if you are no doubt, a phone call to your nearest dealer VW should clear things up.
P robably not Volkswagen was responsible for finding fixes in all the affected cars that don t cause a fuel consumption reduction Therefore, when your car had the fix applied, you should not notice any change in the economy fuel, VW and even said the patch could make its cars more efficient than they were before.
Probably not if the company implements patches he s planning and cars involved will have their emissions into line with European limits Therefore, it would have fulfilled its obligations, and there would be no legal reason they need to buy the cars.
The reason they've had in the US is because the limits are lower, which means it would cost more for VW to reach redeem cars a more simple and cost effective way to fill its obligations.
The government is about to add additional tax on diesel cars because they're harmful to the environment.
There is certainly a chance that in the future could occur; Certainly there's been a lot of talk about the harmfulness for the environment of diesel cars in recent months, which could be a sign that the government is preparing to penalize these models.
However, it is very unlikely he will be able to ask for taxes or penalties retrospectively This means that if you are buying a new diesel car now, it is very unlikely that you will be affected by policy changes.
VW has three other car brands, Porsche Bloomberg more credit.
T hat is, it is interesting that in 2017, the passenger car taxation rules change and then they won t penalize diesel cars, they will do much less financially advantageous it is currently for private buyers to own cars that emit less CO2.
In other words, while the tax on diesel cars is not about to go up, petrol cars cost less to tax by comparison, which means it'll soon be less of a financial incentive to own a diesel car.
Notwithstanding the environmental problems we have already discussed, the board remains the same as it was before you have to buy a diesel if you really need.
Many buyers simply assume they'll save money by buying a diesel engine with its best fuel consumption figures, when this is not always the case.
Often, diesel cars are more expensive to buy, as fuel, although in recent years, the gap between the price of gasoline and diesel fell.
Add to this the fact that modern diesel engines, which have a lot of control equipment emissions equipping them, often require costly repairs down the line when the equipment needs repair or replacement, and it is easy to see how these savings can be quickly destroyed.
You should also keep in mind the threat that diesel cars may become less and less desirable as emissions stories continue to surface too Although we saw no evidence of it so far, so diesel cars earn to be dirty and unhealthy reputation, we could see the residual values start to slide, making it even less financially viable to buy a diesel car.
For now, however, a diesel engine can still be cheaper than gasoline, but only if you are making enough miles to justify And the only way to know if this is the case is to sit and you do a little summary.
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