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VW Diesel Info

• Volkswagen drivers can obtain updates and information in regards to the 2.0L TDI emissions scandal

As VW works with the California Air Resources Board and the U.S. Environment Protection Agency on approved remedies to fix the EPA’s September 18, 2015 notice.  VW is being held responsible for using engine software that reduces the effectiveness of a vehicle’s emissions control systems and was in violation of US Law.  It is estimated that around 500,000 Volkswagen autos in the United States alone are effected by this scandal and many experts agree this number is likely to increase as time goes on.

What are the exact VW autos involved in the scandal?

• VW Jetta TDI (Model Years 2009 – 2015)
• VW Jetta SportWagen TDI (Model Years 2009 – 2014)
• VW Golf TDI (Model Years 2010-2015)
• VW Golf SportWagen TDI (Model Year 2015)
• VW Beetle TDI and VW Beetle Convertible TDI (Model Years 2012 – 2015)
• VW Passat TDI (Model Years 2012-2015)

Please note (a few things about vwdieselinfo.com)…

• These auto are still SAFE to drive and do not violate any safety issues
• Volkswagen is not currently selling any 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI equipped vehicles at this time
• VW is NOT providing a time frame on how long it will take to fix this situation

A VWGoodwillPackage is being offered to customer effected by the scandal in an attempt to smooth over customer relations and hurt feelings.  These “goodwill packages” consist of $500 Volkswagen Prepaid Visa Loyalty Card, a $500 Volkswagen Dealership Card, and no-charge 24-hour Roadside Assistance for three years (not a bad little package).  Any customers looking to speak with a VW customer service agent should contact (call or email) a VW Customer CARE at 800-822-8987 or www.vw.com/contact.

The U.S. Environment Protection Agency will not let Volkswagen off the hook with just a slap on the wrist and many financial experts expect the 2.0L TDI emissions scandal to cost the VW company more than 85 billion US Dollars.

Primary Sources

1. VW Diesel Info FAQ’s
2. www.vwdieselinfo.com