What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Volkswagen diesel saga - can I reject my new car?
Three weeks ago I purchased a one year old Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI. The dealer has confirmed that my car has one of the affected engines and will need to be recalled. Given this will almost certainly mean the performance will be affected and may need some kind of retro fitted device, should I reject the car? I assume I can do this either because it is not the vehicle as described to me by SKoda when I bought it or because it can be deemed to be faulty. I'd appreciate a view. Another option maybe the Skoda 30 day return guarantee for faulty cars that can't be fixed.
Asked on 3 October 2015 by Keith H
Answered by
Honest John
No. Firstly your car is EU5 so in Europe only has to get under the EU5 NOx limit of 0.18g/km, which is a lot more generous than the US limit of 0.43g/km throughout the car's useful life, so your car might meet the EC limit anyway. If not, it may need a different double loop EGR system and may need an expensive SCR AdBlue system to meet the EU5 limit. The 30 day return is a new law that came into force on 1st October, after you bought the car.
Everything you need to know about how the emissions scandal affects you.
Latest on the Volkswagen Emissions ScandalSimilar questions
Have you any idea how i go about claiming against Skoda (VW) regarding the emissions scandal?
The rumours about the modifications to Volkswagen diesels say that the fuel consumption will be increased as well as a loss of performance. Please could you explain how an increase in fuel consumption...
Having checked on Skoda website, I find that my car is one of the vehicles effected by the emissions cheat. I feel strongly about mis-selling and potential lose of value. My question is can I demand a...
Related models
Unique styling. Solid build. Excellent petrol engines including frugal yet peppy 1.2 TSI. Good space in the back. Frugal 1.6 TDI Greenline can return 60mpg+.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
