Dieselgate: VW Executives Jailed - But the Scandal Isn't Over

Imagine going to a restaurant where the chef secretly laces your food with toxins. You feel fine during the health inspection, but later, you find out you’ve been poisoned for years. The chef finally goes to jail. But the restaurant? Still open. Still serving. Still denying.

This isn’t a dinner party - it’s Dieselgate.

🔍 What Was Dieselgate?

Back in 2015, it emerged that Volkswagen and other carmakers had fitted their diesel vehicles with illegal "defeat devices" software designed to cheat emissions tests. During testing, the car would behave cleanly. On the road? It pumped out up to 35 times the legal limit of harmful pollutants.

It was one of the biggest environmental frauds in automotive history.

⚖️ Justice at Last: VW Execs Convicted

Nearly a decade later, justice has finally begun to catch up. In May 2025, a German court sentenced four former VW executives for serious fraud:

• Jens Hadler (diesel development boss): 4.5 years in prison

• Hanno Jelden (engine electronics lead): 2 years, 7 months

• Two others received suspended sentences

This marks the first major criminal conviction of senior automotive figures for Dieselgate, and it's just the start. Over 30 more VW employees, including former CEO Martin Winterkorn, still face charges.

🌍 But What About the Other Brands?

Volkswagen isn't the only culprit.

On 15 March 2024, the UK High Court confirmed that Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën will stand trial for alleged emissions cheating. They join Mercedes and Ford, who are already in legal proceedings.

Experts believe over 500,000 UK vehicles may be affected. If you’ve owned a diesel car from one of these brands, you could be eligible for up to £8,500 in compensation.

That’s not a discount or a refund. That’s a court-backed payout for being misled.

💰 Could You Be Owed Money?

Diesel owners across the UK are now checking if they’re eligible to join the legal action. Martin Lewis has publicly encouraged drivers to claim—highlighting the scale of compensation, which could hit £10.2 billion nationwide.

Checking takes 30 seconds. All you need is your car registration number and the date you bought it.

“You wouldn’t let a toxic chef go without compensation—why let a car brand?”

START A CLAIM

Claim Today. The Scandal Isn’t Over.

The courts are finally catching up to the cheats. The question is: will you?

If you’ve owned a BMW, Ford, Mercedes, Nissan, Renault, Jaguar or Land Rover, check your eligibility now. It’s free. It’s fast. And it could be worth thousands.