Reports have signalled that diesel car sales have slowed significantly in January 2017. In comparison, electric and ‘alternatively-fulled vehicles’ jumped in sales by almost 20% compared with the same time last year. This is a major change in the way we buy cars. Could it be a sign that the European fascination with diesel fuelled cars is coming to an end thanks to the emissions scandal?
There has been plenty of news related to Volkswagen and it’s diesel emissions scandal over the last few weeks. As a consumer who may have purchased a VW in recent months we thought we’d create an article on how it may affect your own car you’ve bought. Just to be clear, we are writing this information in an unbiased manner (despite being an independent VW & Audi specialist) and are not affiliated with VW or any government authorities on the matter.