Diesel scandal: consumer advocates achieve partial success. More than 2,800 people joined the model lawsuit, but will only be able to assert claims once the ruling in Karlsruhe is valid and becomes legally binding.

Depending on the type of model, consumers could now be entitled to either a complete reversal of the purchase contract or a small compensation. In the latter case, you receive a flat-rate compensation for the amount of the loss in value caused by the defeat devices installed in your car.