US: VW offers 2.0 TDI customers $1,000 worth Goodwill Package

In an attempt to take corrective steps and heal its bruised reputation, Volkswagen is offering customers of their defaulting diesel vehicles with a $1,000 benefit.

Known as the Volkswagen 2.0L TDI Customer Goodwill Package, this includes registered owners or lessees of vehicles affected by the 2.0L TDI emissions scandal. As part of a compensation, customers will receive a $500 prepaid Visa loyalty card + $500 Volkswagen Dealership Card which can be used to purchase consumables / parts or even a new car at existing VW dealerships. In addition to these, 24-hour roadside assistance is also offered to these customers for a period of 3 years.

To avail this facility customers will need to login to www.vwdieseloinfo.com and enter their VIN number to check whether they're eligible. If they are eligible, within 4 weeks, they will receive this Goodwill Package .

The TDI emission scandal affected nearly 4,82,000 diesel cars in the US. Customers who are accepting this Goodwill Package are not required to waive their rights or release their claims against VW nor will they forfeit their right to any potential future compensation.