Many models from manufacturers VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Daimler, BMW, FIAT, and many others are affected. On the websites of many manufacturers, you can use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to find out if your diesel is affected. You can also find information on all recall actions ordered by the Federal Motor Transport Authority related to the diesel scandal on the authority's website.

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The statute of limitations must be checked on a case-by-case basis and depends on the engine and manufacturer model involved. Especially in the emissions scandal, it often becomes clear that the statute of limitations can be significantly extended under different legal considerations – in any case, you should have your claims checked by our partner law firms. Ideally, you can claim compensation up to 10 years retroactively (from the date of purchase).

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If you have received a request from the manufacturer, your car is affected. In this case, you have suffered a loss of value and are entitled to compensation – provided your claim is not time-barred and regardless of whether you have performed a software update.

Even if you have already performed a software update, your compensation claim remains unaffected, as the long-term effects on performance, consumption, and durability of your car are not yet foreseeable.

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Yes, you are if your vehicle is no longer allowed to drive in your city due to driving bans. The German Environmental Aid (DUH) is actively fighting for 'Clean Air.' It is currently involved in several legal proceedings across the country and is demanding diesel driving bans in various cities. There are already legally binding rulings in several cities. So far, there are over 12 court rulings for 'Clean Air' won by DUH (source: Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.). It is therefore highly likely that you and/or your city are already affected or may soon be affected.

If you fail to comply with a request to perform a software update, you may also face deregistration of your car by the registration office. If you plan to sell your car due to the potential consequences of the emissions scandal, you can expect a significantly reduced resale value and would therefore suffer a corresponding loss. You are entitled to compensation for this.

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Even if you purchased your car used, you are still entitled to compensation. The usage compensation deducted from the purchase price is calculated based on the mileage at the time of purchase.

Sign up with Claimback for free. Together with our partner law firms, we will check whether your car is affected, whether the statute of limitations can be excluded, and whether you have a claim for compensation. At the same time – provided your details are complete – we will also inform you of the expected compensation amount.

Even if you have already sold your car, you are still entitled to compensation – regardless of whether a software update was installed.

Sign up with Claimback for free. Together with our partner law firms, we will check whether your car is affected, whether the statute of limitations can be excluded, and whether you have a claim for compensation. At the same time – provided your details are complete – we will also inform you of the expected compensation amount.

If you don't have legal insurance, Claimback can offer you risk-free litigation financing through a litigation funder – for most vehicle models, Claimback already has preliminary approval; for certain vehicle models from various manufacturers, however, there may be significant waiting times for approval. Should your vehicle be affected, we will, of course, keep you informed of any updates.

Sign up with Claimback for free. Together with our partner law firms, we will check whether your car is affected, whether the statute of limitations can be excluded, and whether you have a claim for compensation. At the same time – provided your details are complete – we will also inform you of the expected compensation amount.

Your legal insurance should cover all attorney and court costs (as well as any costs incurred by the opposing party). However, it is not uncommon for legal insurance to deny coverage of litigation costs. As soon as you sign up with Claimback, our partner law firm will request coverage from your insurer free of charge and with more leverage. In case of denial or insufficient coverage, Claimback can have your compensation claim reviewed by a litigation funder.

If the litigation funder agrees, all litigation costs and the associated cost risk will be covered by the funder.

The litigation funder only receives a success fee of 39.75% of the reclaimed amount if the case is won. Alternatively, Claimback also offers so-called coverage lawsuits – meaning you can sue your legal insurance for coverage of litigation costs without any personal cost risk.

Sign up with Claimback for free. Together with our partner law firms, we will check whether your car is affected, whether the statute of limitations can be excluded, and whether you have a claim for compensation.

If you have valid legal insurance, it typically covers the litigation cost risk by covering both attorney and court costs (as well as any costs incurred by the opposing party). If you don't have legal insurance, a litigation funder can cover both your attorney and court costs (as well as any costs incurred by the opposing party) and retains a success fee in case of success. In both cases, you bear no cost risk in case of failure and benefit in case of success.

Sign up with Claimback for free. Together with our partner law firms, we will check whether your car is affected, whether the statute of limitations can be excluded, and whether you have a claim for compensation. At the same time – provided your details are complete – we will also inform you of the expected compensation amount.

As soon as you sign up with Claimback, your registration will be immediately reviewed by our partner law firm. After engagement, your claim will initially be pursued out of court, and if denied, it will promptly be filed with the relevant court. The duration of the process depends on the workload of the court responsible for your case. The recovered compensation amount will be paid out after a final court judgment or an out-of-court settlement and transferred to your bank account by the law firm.

Sign up with Claimback for free. Together with our partner law firms, we will check whether your car is affected, whether the statute of limitations can be excluded, and whether you have a claim for compensation. At the same time – provided your details are complete – we will also inform you of the expected compensation amount.

A car financed through a loan does not fundamentally change anything – even in this case, you are very likely entitled to compensation.

Sign up with Claimback for free. Together with our partner law firms, we will check whether your car is affected, whether the statute of limitations can be excluded, and whether you have a claim for compensation. At the same time – provided your details are complete – we will also inform you of the expected compensation amount.