Should you file a diesel emissions claim and how?

Those who owned a diesel vehicle between 2007 and 2020 might be able to claim over the emissions

Man filling car with diesel pump
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Thousands of diesel car owners are taking legal action after allegedly being misled about their car’s pollution’s level.

Some motorists who owned a diesel car between 2007 and 2020 are teaming up to take legal action against car manufacturers, claiming they installed devices into vehicles which led to reduced nitrous oxide emissions readings, leading them to believe their car’s pollution level was lower than it really was.

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