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Following the news of the VW fuel scandal back in September, Volkswagen has seen a drop in sales in the UK for total sales, following the emissions scandal. Figures form SMMT reveal that the other companies in the VW group including Seat, Skoda and Audi have also seen a drop in sales.

Chief executive of SMMT, Mike Hawes said:   Chief executive of SMMT, Mike Hawes said:

“November’s figures come as a reminder of the strength of the UK car market, as low interest rates and competitive finance deals continue to attract consumers to new car ownership.”

“We have been expecting a levelling-off in demand for some time now – a development that is being realised following an unprecedented three-and-a-half years of non-stop growth.”

Just last month the news broke that the fuel cheating had been worse than expected, VW revealed that it may affect 800,000 cars as well as petrol cars.   Just last month the news broke that the fuel cheating had been worse than expected, VW revealed that it may affect 800,000 cars as well as petrol cars.

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