If you’ve ever owned or leased a diesel car, you might be sitting on money without even realising it. 

Almost 10 years after the Dieselgate scandal began, thousands of UK drivers could still claim compensation for being misled by some of the biggest car manufacturers and it’s super easy to check if you qualify.

Check My Reg online claims checker

Some car manufacturers admitted to manipulating information about diesel vehicles.

So anyone who bought or leased a diesel car between 2009 and 2018 is urged to enter their registration plate at Check My Vehicle Reg to see if they’re eligible for a payout.

You should also fill in your details if you owned or leased a Jaguar or Landrover between 2017 and 2022.

There are no fees and Check My Vehicle Reg has worked on cases where people are owed up to £10,000.

At first, only Volkswagen drivers could make a claim, but the claims calculator has now been expanded to include cars from other leading manufacturers with Diesel Particulate Filters, including Mercedes, Ford, BMW, Renault, Nissan, Jaguar and Landrover.

It all dates back to 2015, when Volkswagen was caught out for rigging their diesel cars with “defeat devices” – sneaky bits of software designed to cheat emissions tests.

 In the lab, their cars looked clean and green, which prompted consumers to think they were an eco-friendly investment.

But out on the road, they were pumping out harmful pollutants way above legal limits and guzzling fuel, resulting in greater running costs and lower resale value for anyone who was duped.

After Volkswagen owned up the scandal ripped through the automotive industry with big names like BMW, Ford and others found to have sold diesel vehicles that didn’t meet the emissions standards they claimed.

Volkswagen has previously settled with 91,000 claimants, with the average compensation package coming to £2,100. 

What is the Diesel Emissions Scandal?

The Diesel Emissions scandal, or Dieselgate, exposed carmakers cheating on emissions tests to make their diesel vehicles seem cleaner.

It dates back to  2015 when Volkswagen was caught using illegal “defeat devices” to fake lower pollution levels during testing, while their cars emitted far more on the road.

Soon, other big names were also implicated, including Mercedes, Ford, BMW, Renault, Nissan, Jaguar and Landrover.

 The fallout has led to massive fines, recalls and lawsuits across the industry, as well as compensation for customers who bought an affected vehicle, which you can pursue through Check My Vehicle Reg.

Check My Reg online claims checker

How to check if I’m owed compensation for the Diesel Emissions scandal?

You can use the website Check My Vehicle Reg to see if you’re owed compensation for a diesel vehicle that you owned or leased between 2009 and 2018.

Their online tool checks your eligibility in under 30 seconds, by running your registration number through their huge online database, where they check for suspect parts fitted during the manufacturing process.

They offer a “100% no win, no fee” guarantee.

 If a claim is successful, the vehicle owner could get up to £10,000 in compensation.

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