If You Have One Of These 5 Diesel Models, VW Will Give You Money

Volkswagen has recently agreed to settle claims of almost a half million U.S. owners to the tune of $10.2 billion. Now the courts have presented documents detailing the exact applicable models and years that will generate cash, in exchange for Volkswagen’s cheating software and false advertising with their ‘Clean Diesel’. As recompense for their dirty diesel deeds, the list below shows the nominal pricing for two options: 1) Volkswagen to completely buyback your diesel vehicle and give you a cash payment, and 2) Volkswagen will fix the software in your diesel vehicle and give you a sum of money.

Here’s the document from the courts:

Settlement Payments to Owners

The tables below show the range of possible payment amounts to owners under the Class Action Settlement. The amount you will be offered depends on whether you choose a Buyback or an Approved Emissions Modification and your car’s model year, model, trim level, and factory options. The Approved Emissions Modification option will only be available if a modification is approved by the EPA and CARB.

If you choose the Buyback option, you will receive your car’s September 2015 Clean Trade Vehicle Value, plus a cash payment, ranging from a minimum of $5,100 to nearly $10,000, depending on your vehicle. If you choose the emissions modification option, you will receive a free modification plus the same cash payment. The range of total cash payments is summarized in the chart below.

Your payment will be adjusted if your car has higher or lower than standard mileage when you bring it into a dealership to participate in the settlement program. If your payment is subject to a mileage adjustment, the amount you receive may be different from what is shown below, but not less than $5,100

These tables assume that you owned your car when the emissions accusations became public on September 18, 2015 and that you still own it. If you no longer have your car or if you purchased it after September 18, 2015, then you will be offered a lesser amount, assuming you qualify for the settlement.

Beginning July 26, 2016, you can see the exact Buyback and Approved Emissions Modification payments for your car by visiting www.VWCourtSettlement.com and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), mileage, and other required information.

Settlement Payments to Lessees

The tables below show the range of possible payment amounts to lessees under the Class Action Settlement. The amount you will be offered depends on your car’s model year, model, trim level, and factory options. The amount you will be offered will be the same whether you choose a Lease Termination or an Approved Emissions Modification or no longer have an active lease. The Approved Emissions Modification option will only be available if a modification is approved by the EPA and CARB.

These tables assume that you had a leased car with VW Credit, Inc. when the emissions accusations became public on September 18, 2015 and that you did not purchase that car on or before June 28, 2016. If you purchased your leased car on or before June 28, 2016, then you are considered an owner and should use the tables on the previous two pages to find your payment range.

Beginning July 26, 2016, you can see the exact Lessee Restitution payment amount for your car by visiting www.VWCourtSettlement.com and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and other required information.