VW is a higher CO2-tax refund to customers in EU [updated]

Posted on 07-11-2015 at 13:02 by rubenpriest – 36 Comments”

As the European Union, as a result of the CO2-tampering, the load will increase on the relevant VAG models Volkswagen prepared the costs.

This includes the previously mentioned the 800,000 affected cars in Europe. Because the CO2-emissions is higher than Volkswagen did believe, it is possible that the motorrijtuigenbelastingen on the affected models increased.

In a letter addressed to the European Union, says Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller is responsible for any tax consequences with respect to the manipulated CO2 emissions. It applies to cars registered from 1 July 2009.

In addition to the measure, argued that the Dutch government last Thursday for the recovery of VAG’s benefit on the specific models.

The amount that VW should pay for all of the affected vehicles is estimated at around 100 million euros per year. (via autonews.com)

UPDATE 25-11: VW has a letter with the above scope to a minister Dijsselbloem sent. Here is more info.pdf).

Thanks to Maarten for the tip!