Volkswagen owners stay loyal despite emissions scandal, survey shows

More than three-quarters of Volkswagen owners have said that the recent emissions scandal has not put them off a repeat purchase.

According to a survey of almost 6,300 drivers by insurer 123.ie, 78% of VW drivers here said they had not been put off the German car brand, while almost 54% of non-Volkswagen drivers also said that the scandal would not put them off buying a VW car in the future.

Volkswagen has faced a difficult few months, with the brand back in the news again after the US government stated its intention to sue the car giant for the misdemeanour.The survey found that, overall, car buyers in Ireland are loyal, with nearly two thirds (62%) stating that they will stick with their current brand when changing car.