Lawyers for European manufacturers of Volkswagen ( VW ) cars are claiming that their clients will receive a similar offer to that made available for US customers . The American deal – which it is claimed will cost VW over $ 10bn – encompasses buybacks and repairs . Emissions limits are lower in Europe where VW has simply offered a quick car repair to customers . However , authorities including Germany ’s Federal Motor Transport Authority are still considering VW ’s offer . The Federation of German Consumer Organisations has called for VW to buyback German cars or provide repairs to customers of € 1,000 .
Lawyers for European owners of Volkswagen (VW) cars are claiming that their clients should receive a similar offer to that announced yesterday for US customers. The American deal – which it is estimated will cost VW over $10bn – encompasses buybacks and repairs. Emissions limits are lower in Europe where VW has simply offered a quick software repair to customers. However, authorities including Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority are still considering VW’s offer. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations has called for VW to buyback German cars or provide damages to customers of €1,000.