I have heard adverts on radio 'if you had a Mercedes xxxxx made between 20xx and 20xx you may be owed £thousands in compensation due to their use of illegal emissions software' --- should we be hearing this for VW as well.. ( and others )... looks like the new PPI wave for lawyers...
There is a group action against VW in the UK. It stands a fair chance of getting people compensation.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/dieselgate-volkswagen-loses-appeal-over-uk-group-action-lawsuitIn the USA, VW just bought the cars back.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/22/business/volkswagen-diesel-vw-tdi-resales.htmlIn the UK, they continue to be evasive. The EA189 fix is still being carried out on cars, even though VW are aware of EGR & injector problems. They give a 24 month warranty post fix, but after that, you're on your own. Absolute shambles, and they treat Uk customers appallingly.
Google modern VAG: 1.8 TFSi oil consumption & valves, 2.0 TFSi+1.8 timing chain woes, EGR + Injectors on the 1.6 TDi, 1.4 TSi twin turbo, 1.2 + 1.4 TSi early timing chains and the ABS teves scandal. DSG box. Columbus Sat navs. 1.5 TSi kangarooing in 1st ..I could go on.....
My Jazz no badge snobbery, scratchy plastics and none of that lovely VAG build quality feeling. But all of the bits that actualy make a car work and go are where Honda score. What use is a soft touch door capping and cool germanic design when it's broken down?? I'll take the Honda please.