Should Volkswagen replace my Golf's faulty EGR valves?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 diesel DSG and the EGR valves need replacing. Is this something I should try to claim is caused by the emissions problems or am I just unlucky? My car is one of those...

Audi A3 TDI problems following emissions update

My Audi A3 TDI was recalled two months ago for emission modification work. Since then it has only done 400 miles and developed problems with the engine management light flashing on and off. The diagnostic...

Is my Tiguan’s engine failure related to the emissions fix?

We bought a 62 plate Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 10 months ago with 32k on the clock. It had the emissions fix in August and has been a bit lumpy and not as refined ever since. This week it stopped...

Can the Volkswagen Emissions Fix be reversed?

I have had the corrective emissions work done on my SEAT Exeo and found the fuel economy to be worse by 5-10 per cent. Can the procedure be reversed?

Volkswagen Tiguan is really noisy since emissions fix - what should I do?

My Volkswagen Tigaun has just had its emissions fix. However, since getting the car back, I've noticed that the engine is much nosier. It used to be nice and smooth, but now it is making a growling noise,...

Tiguan clutch failure after emissions 'fix' - are the two related?

The clutch has failed in my 2.0 litre diesel Volkswagen Tiguan. This actually happened while on my way home from repairing the emissions defeat device. Is this a complete coincidence or would they have...

Will Volkswagen 'defeat device' update cause MoT problems?

My 2012 VW Golf 2 litre diesel turbo has a 'defeat device'. I have noted in your forum that some Tiguan drivers with same engine have had impaired engine performance following software change to 'correct'...

Buying a used Audi A4 diesel - should I get the EGR valves cleaned?

I'm buying a 2013 Audi A4 diesel with 110,000 miles on clock. I always use Shell V Power diesel and do 30,000 miles driving a year. I intend to keep the car for three years and intend to get my mechanic...

Volkswagen Tiguan emissions fix - what do I need to know?

I have received the invitation to have my Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI "fixed" by the main dealer to deal with the emissions issue. I have read the reports on your site of post-"fix" problems and I wonder...

Audi A4 emissions fix - will it impact performance?

I have a three year old Audi A4 with the 2.0-litre TDI engine. As with all owners, I have been contacted by Audi to have a software update made to my car to rectify the "cheat" device over NOx emissions....