Audi A3 Dieselgate -- Info

The "ten business days" is a timeline specified in the settlements. Class counsel seems to take the position that it started on 10/25; the FTC believes the clock started on 11/1.

DanB36 said:

The "ten business days" is a timeline specified in the settlements. Class counsel seems to take the position that it started on 10/25; the FTC believes the clock started on 11/1.

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Ah well very nice clarity there. Thanks Dan!

PhunkFX said:

I am getting somewhat impatient now. My paperwork was accepted over 2 weeks ago.

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I'm feeling impatient myself. What was the last document you uploaded?

I uploaded a copy of my license, their loan contact form, and my NYS registration. It all says documents completed. So we'll just have to wait and see.

Same here except my loan is through Audi financial. Hope to get this soon, my replacement car is sitting on the lot.

Right, so the consensus is that any car with a lien on it is taking longer to approve or allow for scheduling.

Most assume that it is through attrition. That would be VAG taking their time to allow another payment cycle for loans as well as allowing the miles to accumulate. :-\

All my docs have been uploaded for a while. Just received a final document to sign and send back. Has to be notarized, can this process be any more of a PITA?, and it can then be uploaded. Own the car outright, so perhaps that's a factor in the timing. Hopefully can get it done tomorrow, my replaced arrived in port yesterday, so like others here, I just want to get this all behind me.

PhunkFX said:

Right, so the consensus is that any car with a lien on it is taking longer to approve or allow for scheduling.

Most assume that it is through attrition. That would be VAG taking their time to allow another payment cycle for loans as well as allowing the miles to accumulate. :-\

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I don't mind making another payment because at the end it's a wash anyway. Luckily I've been driving my summer car for the last 6 weeks but I'll be putting it away next week. So I haven't been putting any miles on the car.

I've on step 15 final document review for about 14 days now. I check daily, nothing yet

I feel that most of us will be in that boat. When were your initial documents verified? Mine was on 10/27. I submitted it all on 10/26.

If I don't hear anything after this week, I'm going to park it and drive something else.

I uploaded the required documents and received the email on 11/3 stating they were received and VW was determining eligibility.

Matatk said:

I uploaded the required documents and received the email on 11/3 stating they were received and VW was determining eligibility.

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That is what I got on 10/27.

Any lawyers in the house? And if so have you read the waiver and you're happy with it?

I received my final offer yesterday.

Printed and had documents notarized today.

Will fax in documents tomorrow and wait for my turn in appointment.

PeteZ06 said:

I received my final offer yesterday.

Printed and had documents notarized today.

Will fax in documents tomorrow and wait for my turn in appointment.

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Sweet, good for you! Your car didn't have a lien did it? When did you submit your docs? I'm still waiting lol. Also, did the final offer match the original quoted offer?

Tailwagger said:

Any lawyers in the house? And if so have you read the waiver and you're happy with it?

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The class lawyers (i.e., yours and mine) would have read the waiver and approved it.

I uploaded the form this afternoon. A tip... I scanned all seven pages (per their instructions), then tried to up load them, but they want a single file. So you'll need to merge your scanned docs if you want to upload. (easy to do on the mac via preview by just inserting the pages via Edit-> Insert and saving the result)

PhunkFX said:

Sweet, good for you! Your car didn't have a lien did it? When did you submit your docs? I'm still waiting lol. Also, did the final offer match the original quoted offer?

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X2. Same questions here.

Matatk said:

X2. Same questions here.

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No lien in my case. Can't say to the penny, but yes, the offer was what I expected.

PhunkFX said:

Sweet, good for you! Your car didn't have a lien did it? When did you submit your docs? I'm still waiting lol. Also, did the final offer match the original quoted offer?

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No lien
Submitted docs mid Oct.
Final offer is $500 off.... but I think its because theres a $500 difference between Oct and Nov trade ins.. so they took Oct into consideration... I'm sure it'll be Dec/Jan by the time I trade it in and I'll get the $500 difference.

I faxed the 7 pages back to them today.

I called the phone number from the email...the auto response said it could take up to four weeks

As I mentioned, I uploaded the docs yesterday, received a response today. Surprisingly fast. Last step is furnishing the current mileage as of today... cant until my wife gets home... and once thats entered there is a follow-on page that schedules the appointment at the chosen dealership for xfer. As soon I complete the process I'll report back if there was anything else involved.

Tailwagger said:

As I mentioned, I uploaded the docs yesterday, received a response today. Surprisingly fast. Last step is furnishing the current mileage as of today... cant until my wife gets home... and once thats entered there is a follow-on page that schedules the appointment at the chosen dealership for xfer. As soon I complete the process I'll report back if there was anything else involved.

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Thanks, that sounds good. I'm curious if there is any kind of intensive inspection.

PhunkFX said:

Thanks, that sounds good. I'm curious if there is any kind of intensive inspection.

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I finished the process and booked my appointment for the first available slot, Dec 14. Once you book the date, you go to another page that has a set of document to download and have pre-signed and ready to go to speed up the process at the dealership. Three docs, a checklist doc, a limited power of attorney doc (odometer related) and another odometer certification doc. No mention of any inspections of the car, nothing. Looks like you sign the papers, hand them the keys, they cut you a check.

Interesting. Thank you. What is on the checklist? If I may ask.

Abbreviated text of the checklist for buyback and lease return...
REMINDER: The final payment to you will depend on the mileage on your vehicle at the time of the appointment. If, on the day of your appointment, your mileage is in excess of the range expected based on the mileage you have entered, and you chose to be paid by check, the appointment could be rescheduled so that a new check can be processed with the adjusted amount. If your mileage is less than the expected range on that day, a second check for the amount of the resulting additional compensation will be mailed to you. If you chose to be paid by EFT, your EFT payment will be adjusted accordingly.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO YOUR CLOSING
Government Issued Photo ID for Each Listed Registered Owner
Government Issued Photo ID for Each Listed Titleholder, if applicable
Notarized Power of Attorney for Titleholder(s), if applicable
If each Titleholder cannot be present...
2.0-Liter TDI Vehicle whose VIN Matches the VIN Associated with Your Claim
Remember that the vehicle must be driven under its own 2.0-liter engine power in order to complete the Buyback.
Transferable Title, if applicable
If you possess the title to your vehicle, you must bring the original title to your closing....
Certified Check, if applicable
If your offer letter indicated that you owe money to Volkswagen...
All Keys and Key FOBs
Remove Personal Items
2.0-Liter Settlement Claims Program
Lease Termination
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO YOUR CLOSING
Government Issued Photo ID for Each Lessee
Notarized Power of Attorney for Leaseholder(s), if applicable
2.0-Liter TDI Vehicle whose VIN Matches the VIN Associated with Your Claim
All Keys and Key FOBs
Remove Personal Items

This is excellent info. Thank you!!

PhunkFX said:

This is excellent info. Thank you!!

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Very happy to help. I certainly will hand the TDI over with misty eyes, but as much as I will miss the car, I will miss the folks on this forum equally so. Really great group.

Agreed. And likewise. I will do the same, though I'm sure this wont be the last TDI I have.

Indeed, I'm tempted to tell the dealership, if they elect to keep the car for resale after the fix, let me know, I might buy it back.