Emissions fix was applied by Volkswagen against my wishes - what are my rights?

My wife has a 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI 1.6. She specifically asked the Volkswagen garage not to apply the EA189 emissions fix when the car had its service and MoT. However, it appears that they have applied...

A positive outcome after the Volkswagen emissions fix caused problems to my car

I wrote to you in March about my 2010 Golf 2.0 TDI which had frequent problems after the emissions upgrade. I thought I would update you that Volkswagen has replaced the EGR valve free of charge. A courtesy...

Should Volkswagen contribute towards the broken EGR on my Golf 1.6?

My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI needed EGR replacement in December 2016 after 51,000 miles. The dealer quoted £1200 plus to replace but, as a valued customer, he reduced the cost to £400. I then asked...

Why is my friend's Audi A6 emitting excess smoke when idling?

A friend's 2007 Audi A6 2.0 TDI had a DPF removed and deleted, as well as an EGR shut. It also had a remap done. From test drive, the vehicle begun emitting excesses smoke when the engine was heated and...

Why is my Ford Focus misfiring?

I bought a 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi about 5 months ago, after 3 1/2 months (out of warranty) it started to develop a misfire when warm. Driving along at 30mph in third or fourth is difficult, but at 50mph...

Should I ignore the engine emission warning on my high mileage diesel Volkswagen?

I'm driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 DSG automatic diesel. It has done 138,000 miles. Is there anything I should get done? It drives well, however, the engine emission warning has lit up on the display....

What should I do about the intermittent EGR light on my Volkswagen Golf DSG?

My wife's Volkswagen Golf DSG has had an intermittent EGR light popping on and off for a few weeks. I got it checked at the last service and Volkswagen said it was a bit sooty on the outside of the unit,...

Golf EGR valve replacement - link to Volkswagen emissions scandal?

The EGR valve needs replacing on my four year old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. This will cost over £1000. This model is one of those affected by the Volkswagen emission scandal. Given that the EGR system is...

Fumes on start up of Ford Focus?

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi registered in 2012 with just over 85k on the clock. I've noticed lately a strong smell of engine fumes when I start the car in the morning and the evening. I don't get the...

Volvo V70 diesel engine query

Having already had engine problems with a Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, purchased new in April 2007 (lower engine replaced at 2 years old due to high oil usage - replacement did not resolve problem - plus EGR...