Spyerx

Monday did inspection
Today got email from chase.
Submitting now

Lax22

They still haven't made the participation payment yet because they are still "investigating" the situation. My appointment was on 7/5. Every time I contact them they tell me it would be just a few more days. They even acknowledged that I provided all the necessary information and the problem was created by their agent. My patience is running thin at this point!

Today VW told me to try and reach the settlement agent at my dealership so she could capture a new pic of my VIN. She wasn't there but the Porsche salesman told me the same agent took pictures of the wrong car last week.... coincidence?

PJ Cayenne

If they have an approved fix, you can't press for a buyback. You can opt out, but then you are suing on your own. If there is no fix then there will be a buyout, or a non-compliant fix, which gives you about double of the fix payment.

visitador

May I suggest you calling or emailing "our" lead plaintiff lawyers. Maybe they can help.

TXCayenne

So I am waiting on electronic transfer from Chase. Did anyone get a confirmation email from Chase that the money was deposited or do you just see the money hit your designated account?

MJG911

made my appointement for august 8th.

gnat

The confirmation that I told them where to send it is the last I got from them.

stronbl

For me the money just showed up, but perhaps that is because I also had them send it to my Chase account. Only email I got was before it was sent, basically telling me it will be sent in 2-3 days.

Spyerx

Got payment today.
Inspection Monday
Email Tuesday
Chase email weds, filled forms
Payment received today Thursday.

Efficient.

SundanceGS

I wish I were as lucky as you all. My emissions rep never showed up to my appointment this morning. Very disappointing response by the dealer when I asked them to assist me in finding out where they were.

Their initial response was "She's usually here by now", which wasn't overly helpful. No one seemed to know the rep very well (not even her last name) and no one knew how to contact her. When I pressed them, the dealer folks basically said "the emissions reps don't work for us... not our problem".

VW Claims people were very nice on the phone, but were unsuccessful in doing anything except rescheduling me.

I know that the reps don't work for the dealer. I returned a VW Jetta TDI back in January so I'm well familiar with the process. But I do think that, rightly or wrongly, each rep's performance reflects on the dealer in which they work.

I selected a different dealer for my rescheduled appointment. Hopefully I have better luck next time.

skiahh

I think you're missing the big picture here. An "approved" fix means nothing more than that the EPA has signed off on it as being within standards.

The lawsuit and settlement has target performance standards that trigger other actions (the $500). There is also a provision in the agreement that states:

So, short of opting out, the class can go back to the table to negotiate either greater compensation or push for the buyback if the vehicles are neutered.

And, of course, if you do opt out, all of the groundwork has been done through the class, so the only issue remaining to decide would be the implications from a loss of performance.

PJ Cayenne

Ok sounds like another way to proceed. But time is working against us. By the time any new settlement is reached, you'll have an 6-7 year old SUV.

On another note, our CD with 27k miles and nearly 4 years old looks and drives like new. Just a beautiful vehicle - in its' current form.

skiahh

Possibly, but I think those lawyers would see another payday and get going on it as soon as the EPA and VW announced, as they are required by the settlement, the results of the fix and its impact on performance if it's bad.

And I'm with you on the current state of these things! I don't want to see them mess with it, either.

MJG911

looks like this is even bigger than we thought.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bertels...o#7f3963de7ce8

it also looks like just a bigger adblue tank and spraying more of it could be the cure. article says they went with a small tank and turned the spray off to save 80 euros per car.

Spyerx

Somehow doubt they put a bigger tank in. Will use more adblue for sure though.