VW highlighting many Vehicle problems

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Richard
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VW highlighting many Vehicle problems

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Blimey, this scandal's going to cost Volkswagon a few bob isn't it !!

Interesting on the Lunchtime News today that tests carried out on most new cars are four times worse than their pre-sales energy efficiency tests !

On fuel consumption, I drive pretty sensibly and found my Kia did no where near the said 67.3mpg to the gallon (probably 45 - 50mpg) whereas my Citroen Camper Van 1.4 Diesel is doing the said 60mpg, really efficient.

I recall a TV Programme once showed how the Manufacturers compile their consumption figures, mainly on set routes around mainly country roads and out the way of traffic !

Certainly needs some looking into !

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I agree that you will never get the mileage that the manufacturer claims the car will do, they all want their vehicles to be seen to be the most cost effective to run.
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