Is EGR failure a common issue after the emissions update?

Soon after the emissions update our Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDL had to have a new ERG recirculating valve fitted at huge expense. Luckily, we we covered but this cover has now expired. The warning light has come...

Just had the emissions fix on my Golf - is a faulty DPF sensor the start of many more problems?

My 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI had its emissions fix in January 2017. Prior to this, I've owned it for five years with no issues. Last week, a flashing glow plug coil came on now and then. Mechanic told...

Can I do anything to improve the fuel economy after the emission update?

My Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had the emissions update six months ago. I have since discovered a drop of 6.5mpg. Skoda say they cannot do anything, can anyone help please?

What are the implications of not having the emissions fix done?

How will the emissions update affect the EGR and DPF in my 2009 Audi A4 170PS diesel. It has only 64,000 miles of mostly motorway driving and has been maintained over recent years by an independent VAG...

The emission fix ruined my car - are Volkswagen liable for not checking if it was modified?

I bought a Volkswagen Scirocco from a private seller in October 2016. The car was fully serviced and appeared to be in good condition. The other day Volkswagen did the emissions update and it completely...

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...

Will Volkswagen replace the injectors on my Volkswagen Caddy after the emissions fix?

I've only had my 2010 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi for a month and the fuel injector has gone. The van has only done 77,000 miles. I read somewhere that Volkswagen were replacing for free due to a recall. As...

Is there a defeat device in my Porsche Macan as with the Volkswagen EA189 engine?

I have a 2014 Porsche Macan 3.0-litre diesel, bought new. It recorded 42mpg or better on a long run and 39mpg average on short urban runs. Porsche wrote asking for the car to have a software update for...

Should I have to foot the bill for the emissions fix wrecking my van?

Had the software update done by the AA on behalf of Volkswagen. Since it was done, my Volkswagen Caddy Maxi has gone into limp mode with an apparent EGR valve problem. Volkswagen told me categorically...

The EGR valve in my Golf Plus is faulty - should I have the emissions fix anyway?

My Volkswagen dealer has advised against carrying out the emissions software update on my Golf Plus because they say there is a fault in the exhaust gas recirculation valve. The car drives fine and no...