Make a claim with Thompsons Solicitors in Scotland
Drivers who owned or leased a Kia diesel vehicle between 2009 and 2020 could be able to claim compensation with Thompsons Solicitors. This is because many of Kia’s diesel vehicles were fitted with software that changes the vehicle’s emissions controls while under test conditions.
As a result, many drivers were unaware of how harmful the emissions from their Kia diesel vehicle were. If you would like to see if you could make a claim with Thompsons Solicitors, follow the link below to check your vehicle’s registration.
Kia diesel vehicle claims
Kia is a South Korean manufacturer and an affiliate company of Hyundai, which has also been involved in the emissions scandal. Both Kia and Hyundai were reportedly fined $100 million in 2014 after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found both manufacturers guilty of violating the Clean Air Act by deceiving their customers with regard to their cars’ fuel economy and emissions. The carmakers had published only the optimum performance data, not the average, significantly understating the level of harmful pollutants emitted by the vehicles.
In 2022, eight properties belonging to Kia and Hyundai in Germany and Luxembourg were searched by German authorities when it was alleged that the companies had over 210,000 vehicles with defeat devices on the road.
The mechanisms and software used by Kia in its engines were allegedly supplied to them by Bosch and Delphi. Bosch played a large role in the initial ‘Dieselgate’ scandal, as it provided Volkswagen with the same technology.
Because of the high number of vehicles, it is reasonable to assume that any Kia model sold between 2009 and 2020 could potentially have a defeat device. Fitting a vehicle with a defeat device is fraud, and owners who were missold a car have the right to claim compensation.
Start your Kia diesel emissions claim today
You can find out immediately if you can make a diesel emissions claim with Thompsons. To check whether your Kia vehicle is eligible, simply use our Registration Checker Tool. You need your GB registration number and the approximate date on which you owned, leased, or financed the vehicle.
We will tell you if your Kia car or van is eligible and, if it is, we will guide you through the claims process.
Click the button below.
Our Fees
We act for you on a no win, no fee basis. This means that, provided you meet your obligations and do not withdraw your instructions before your claim is concluded without our agreement, you will not be charged any fees, VAT, or outlays if your case is unsuccessful.
If Your Claim Is Successful
- Our fee will be deducted as a percentage of the compensation secured.
- This fee includes the cost of any After the Event (ATE) insurance arranged to protect you from liability for the other side’s costs if your claim is unsuccessful.
If You End Your Agreement Early
- If you withdraw your instructions or later continue your claim with another firm, you may be liable for the reasonable cost of the work completed and any outlays incurred up to that point.
- Other Circumstances Where You May Be Liable for Costs
- If you act fraudulently or provide misleading information.
- If you refuse our advice to settle after a formal offer is made.
Full Terms
Full details are set out in our Terms of Business, which will be sent to you when your claim is accepted. Making an initial enquiry does not place you under any obligation.
