Stellantis Puretech class action

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Class action

If you own a car with a PureTech engine and have experienced serious issues with the engine performance, this information is crucial for you.

In recent years, thousands of Stellantis group vehicle owners have reported PureTech engine failures, leading to a class action lawsuit.

Keep reading to learn about the details of this lawsuit and how you can join to claim fair compensation for the damages.

Why has the Stellantis PureTech collective claim been initiated?

The PureTech engine, used in vehicles from brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Jeep, and Toyota, has shown serious deficiencies, especially in the 1.2-litre version.

The most common problems are related to premature wear of the oil bath belt, which can lead to serious mechanical failures and costly repairs. Faced with a large number of affected individuals, a class-action lawsuit has been organised to demand that Stellantis take responsibility and compensate the owners.

Main issues with the PureTech engine:

Premature Belt Wear: The belt, designed to operate within the engine, deteriorates much sooner than expected, leading to lubrication failures.
High Repair Costs: Engine failures can result in repairs exceeding 7.000 €, impacting the vehicle’s value.
Car Depreciation: Many cars with these issues experience a reduced resale value in the second-hand market.

How does the Stellantis PureTech class action work?

If your car is affected by these issues, you can join the Stellantis PureTech collective claim. This lawsuit brings together affected owners to pressure the manufacturer and achieve fair compensation.

Joining this claim not only protects your rights but also increases the chances of success by acting together with thousands of owners.

Advantages of joining a collective claim:

Simple and Online Process: You can join the claim without complications and completely online.
Cost Savings: Participating in a collective action reduces individual legal costs and maximises the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Protection of Your Rights: The lawsuit aims to ensure that affected owners do not bear the repair costs that should be covered by manufacturers.

Requirements to join the lawsuit

You are the current owner of the vehicle.
Did you buy your car from a dealership or second-hand?
Affected brands: Citroën, Peugeot, Opel, Jeep or Toyota
Engine of your vehicle: Petrol 1.2 with Puretech Technology
Year of first registration: from 2014 to 2023
Do you have any proof of purchase for your car: invoice, sales contract, financing agreement, bank statement, etc.
You have the vehicle documentation: circulation permit, maintenance book or maintenance invoices

Which cars are affected by the Stellantis PureTech collective claim?

The group claim is mainly aimed at owners of cars manufactured between 2014 and 2020 that include PureTech engines.

Some of the most affected models include:

Peugeot 208, 308, 2008
Citroën C3, C4, C4 Cactus
Opel Crossland X, Grandland X
Jeep Compass, Renegade

If you own any of these models and have experienced engine failures, it is highly likely that your car is included in the Stellantis PureTech group lawsuit.

What do I need to join the class action lawsuit?

Joining the Stellantis PureTech collective claim is a simple process. You just need to have certain documents on hand to start your claim and verify that your vehicle is among those affected.

Required documents:

Invoice of purchase or sales contract: It can be from an official dealer or second hand.
Vehicle documentation: Including the circulation permit and the maintenance book.
Proof of repairs: If you have had to repair the engine or if the vehicle has shown signs of problems, it is important to have the corresponding invoices.

Once you have these documents, you can join the group of affected individuals and receive the necessary legal support to claim what is rightfully yours.

More about the Stellantis PureTech collective claim.

What steps should I follow?

Check if your car is affected
Register as a member of AFESTEL
Sign the authorization form. You can do it from your mobile or computer. From this moment on, our lawyers will be able to analyse your case.
Provide the necessary documentation
Lawyers and experts will study your documentation and assess the viability of your case
Final decision on the continuation of the claim
Negotiation with Stellantis (and if unsuccessful…)
Legal claim if necessary

How to tell if my car has a faulty Puretech engine and is affected?

If your car has a PureTech 1.2-litre engine and was manufactured between 2014 and 2020, it is likely to be affected. This will only take you 15 seconds. Fill out the “Check my case” form, provide your details, and we will check it for you completely free of charge.

I am affected. How much can I claim?

The amount you can claim depends on the damages suffered and the repairs carried out. In some cases, compensation can exceed 50% of the car’s value or the total cost of repairs.

If you want to know what compensation you are entitled to, fill out the “Claim Now” form and we will send you an indicative calculation. This initial calculation does not bind you in any way and will help you make the decision to proceed with the claim.

Remember:

We send you an indicative pre-calculation. We try to ensure that the amount sent is a conservative estimate of what you would actually be entitled to.
The final amount will be recalculated by our team taking into account all the documentation you provide.

I have decided to make a claim. How do I do it?

4 simple steps:

1- You must join AFESTEL. This way you will be able to access a community of thousands of affected people who pursue the same goal as you. To do this, all you have to do is make a symbolic payment of €3 and fill out a simple form. The money is used for spreading awareness of the issue. No member of the association receives any payment for their work.

2- Next, you will receive a link in the email you provide where you can carefully read and sign the mandate form.

3- Then you must send us the documentation we request through the established channel. This way we can evaluate if your case is suitable to proceed with the claim. It is a free, easy, and 100% online process.

4- Finally, our team will analyse your case and give you their opinion on your ability to proceed with the claim. If we consider your case suitable, and you want us to continue with the claim in Spain, you will have 15 days to make a payment of €50 (including VAT). If you do not wish to continue with the claim process or if your case is not deemed suitable, you can withdraw at no cost.

I have more than one car affected. How do I proceed?

The process is identical to the one discussed in the previous point, one car = one file = one claim.

You just need to inform us of your situation and be careful not to use the same email address during the registration process for both vehicles.

You only need to pay the Afestel membership fee once (€3).

What documentation do I need?

It is important to have documents justifying the purchase and the price paid. It is also important to provide documents justifying the proper maintenance of the vehicle and invoices for breakdowns if they have occurred.

You can consult the detailed guide here.

Among the necessary documentation:

1. DOCUMENTS JUSTIFYING OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE AND THE PURCHASE PRICE

Copy of the owner’s ID card. Remember that you cannot claim with us if you use the car as a self-employed person or as a company.

Vehicle registration document

Purchase invoice and/or purchase contract. Alternatively, a document showing the amount paid and the date of acquisition (order form, transfer receipt, bank statement, or similar). Alternatively, proof of financing for the acquisition, if applicable (e.g. loan agreement). You can also request a copy of form 576 from the tax office.

2. DOCUMENTS JUSTIFYING MAINTENANCE AND BREAKDOWNS

Vehicle technical data sheet, and/or registration document, and/or transport card.

Invoices for maintenance performed. Alternatively, images of the stamped maintenance book. In both cases, we must verify the dates, mileage, and the workshop that carried out the maintenance.

Invoices for breakdowns suffered or, if not repaired, estimates where the date and details of the repair to be carried out can be verified.

3. DOCUMENTS JUSTIFYING THE VALUATION OR TRANSFER OF THE VEHICLE (if sold):

Proof of vehicle valuation by one of the following companies (Spoticar, Stellantis & You, Clicars, Ocasionplus, Compramostucoche)

Proof of vehicle sale, and/or proof of sale price received, and/or sales contract.

Can I make a claim if I don't have all the documentation?

Due to the passage of time, considering that some of the affected cars were purchased almost 10 years ago, it is normal for owners not to have, not to find, or to have lost the necessary documents to make the claim.

As is logical, it is important to have documents that serve to justify the purchase and the price paid for their car.

However, at this point, it should be noted that not all documentation is likely to be necessary.

We recommend obtaining everything you can, and when our professionals study the case in detail, they will indicate how to proceed. If necessary, we will try to claim the missing documentation through legal means.

Furthermore, we must remember that the first feasibility study carried out by our professionals is free of charge. This way, if the case is unfavourable due to lack of documentation, it will not cost anything to the affected party.

How much will it cost me to claim?

The membership fee for Afestel is 3€.

There is no need to pay anything upfront for the analysis of your file. You will only have to pay 50 € for document management and administrative purposes if, once your documentation has been analysed, we consider your file to be suitable and you decide to proceed with the claim.

Lawyer fees are success-based, with them covering the costs of the claim, including:

Court fees.
Procurator fees.
Lawyer fees.
Judicial expert fees.
Technical expert report.
Economic expert report.
Negotiation with brands.
etc

If an agreement or compensation is obtained (i.e. in case of success), the lawyers will take 30% + VAT of the amount obtained (36.3% in total).

In conclusion: The cost of claiming is 53 € (VAT included): 3 € for the membership fee and 50 € for document management, administrative purposes, and initial doubt resolution. In case of victory, 36.3% of the compensation obtained.

How much will I earn?

The amount you have received in your email is an approximate calculation of what we expect to recover. It is likely that this amount could be higher than what we have sent you. Let’s see an example.

A C4 Spacetourer Puretech purchased in 2019, which cost 27.000 €, and has suffered breakdowns related to a motor defect amounting to 6.000 €.

At the time of the assessment, the car is valued at 7.400 €, with the value of a “healthy” vehicle being 18.400 €

If a favourable judgment were to be given, the following amounts would be obtained:

6.000 € (Compensation for the breakdowns suffered) + 11.000 € (compensation for the lower value of the car) = 17.000 €

36.3% of this amount should be deducted for fees

10.829 € (total and final amount)

What happens to the coasts if we lose?

It is important to remember that around 90% of claims in similar cases in recent years have resulted in a favourable outcome for the claimants. And of the remaining 10%, we have no record of any adverse costs order against the affected parties.

While it is not impossible to be subject to an adverse costs order, it is highly unlikely as there is undeniable harm.

In any case, should that situation arise, you would be responsible for paying the costs. The estimated amount of the costs is between 10-15% of the amount claimed, so they will vary depending on each particular case.

How long will it take for me to receive my compensation?

We cannot know exactly how long the claim will last as the procedure time depends on the type of negotiation and the strategies that the brands follow. However, these types of claims are slow and usually last several years until the compensation is received. Additionally, this also depends on the number of appeals that the brands submit and the deadlines set by the Court.

In principle, it could be collected without the need for legal action, through negotiation, which would expedite the procedures and save time, but we cannot guarantee that this will happen because it depends on the brands. In an unfavorable case, it will be necessary to resort to the judicial route (trial).

Can I sell my car during the claims process?

In principle, it could be collected without the need for legal action, through negotiation, which would speed up the process and save time, but we cannot guarantee that this will happen because it depends on the brands. In case of an unfavorable outcome, it will be necessary to resort to legal action (trial).

Why should I claim?

Claiming is crucial to protecting your rights as the owner of a STELLANTIS vehicle with a 1.2 PureTech engine. Recurring problems with the oil bath belt can lead to serious mechanical failures and costly repairs. By joining the collective action, you are seeking fair compensation and helping to pressure the company to take corrective measures.

Furthermore, being part of this initiative allows you to join forces with over 5.000 owners who have already joined, strengthening the out-of-court claim and increasing the chances of success. The union of so many affected individuals not only makes the voice stronger but also increases the pressure on STELLANTIS to address the issue.

Don’t miss the opportunity to get the necessary repairs without incurring additional expenses. Claiming is not only a right but also a way to ensure that your vehicle operates correctly and prevent future problems that may affect your safety and finances. Additionally, known issues can lead to a depreciation in the selling price of your vehicle, as the market becomes aware of the problem, affecting its value.

Finally, by participating in this collective action, you help set a precedent that can benefit other owners in the future. Joint action demonstrates that consumers have power when they organise and act together to protect their interests and demand justice.

About Puretech Legal

In PureTech Legal we are dedicated advocates for consumer rights in Spain. Inspired by successful collective actions in France, we aim to provide a voice and legal solutions to those affected by defects in 1.2 PureTech engines.

We exclusively collaborate with AFESTEL to represent the over 4.000 members of the platform. Join us and claim with no initial costs of any kind.

We have an expert legal team that combines technical and legal knowledge, ensuring that your concerns are not only heard but effectively addressed. We are committed to transparency, justice, and actively seeking positive outcomes for our clients. We connect individuals, build strong cases, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Why claim with us?

Free legal advice

Claiming with us guarantees you a simple and efficient process, supported by legal experts with extensive experience in class actions. Our team is dedicated to providing you with personalised advice to ensure you get the compensation you deserve and protect your consumer rights.

In addition, we handle all the necessary documentation and procedures, freeing you from complications. With us, you will be supported at every step of the process, from registration to the resolution of your claim. Join us and together we will assert your rights effectively and stress-free.

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