Stellantis Puretech class action lawsuit

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Class-Action Lawsuit

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

In recent years, thousands of owners of Stellantis Group vehicles have reported failures in PureTech engines, leading to a class-action lawsuit.

Keep reading to learn more about this lawsuit and how you can join it to seek fair compensation for your damages.

Why has the Stellantis PureTech class action been initiated?

The PureTech engineengine, used in vehicles of brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Jeep, Jeep y Toyotahas shown serious shortcomings, especially in the 1.2-liter version. 1.2-liter.

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

Main problems of the PureTech engine:

Premature belt wear: The belt, designed to operate inside the engine, wears out much sooner than expected, causing lubrication failures.
High Repair Costs: Engine failures can result in repairs costing more than €7,000, affecting the vehicle’s value.
Loss of a Car’s Value: Many cars with these problems see their resale value decrease on the used car market.

How does the Stellantis PureTech class action work?

If your car is affected by these issues, you can join the Stellantis PureTech class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit brings together affected owners to put pressure on the manufacturer and secure fair compensation.

Joining this lawsuit not only protects your rights, but also increases your chances of success by acting in concert with thousands of other property owners.

Advantages of joining the collective claim:

Simple and online processYou can join the claim without complications and completely online.
Cost savingsParticipating in a class action reduces individual legal costs and maximizes the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Protecting Your Rights: The lawsuit seeks to ensure that affected homeowners do not have to bear the repair costs that manufacturers should cover.

Requirements to join the lawsuit

You are the current owner of the vehicle
Did you buy your car at a dealership or used?
Affected brands: Citroën, Peugeot, Opel, Jeep, and Toyota
Your vehicle's engine: 1.2-liter gasoline engine with PureTech technology
Year of first registration: 2014 through 2023
Do you have any proof of purchase for your car: invoice, bill of sale, financing documents, bank statement, etc.?
Do you have the vehicle's documentation: registration certificate, maintenance log, or maintenance invoices?

Which cars are affected by the Stellantis PureTech class action?

The class action is aimed primarily at owners of cars manufactured between 2014 y 2020 which include PureTech.

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 failure, it is very likely that your car is included in the Stellantis PureTech class action lawsuit. Stellantis PureTech class action.

What do I need to join the class action?

Join the Stellantis PureTech class-action lawsuit is a simple process. You just need to have certain documents on hand to file your claim and verify that your vehicle is among those affected.

Necessary documents:

Purchase invoice or sales contract: It can be from an authorized dealer or a used-car dealer.
Vehicle Documentation: Including the registration certificate and the maintenance log.
Proof of Repairs: If you’ve had to repair the engine or if the vehicle has shown signs of problems, it’s important to have the corresponding invoices.

Once you have these documents, you can join the group of affected individuals and receive the legal support you need to claim what you’re entitled to.

More about the Stellantis PureTech class claim

What are the steps I should follow?

Check if your car is affected
Register as a member of AFESTEL
Sign the order form. You can do this from your phone or computer. Once you’ve done that, our attorneys will be able to review your case.
Provide the necessary documentation
Lawyers and experts will study your documentation and analyze the viability of your case.
Final decision on the continuation of the claim
Negotiations with Stellantis (and if that doesn’t work…)
Claim via court

How do I know if my car has a defective Puretech engine and is affected?

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

I am affected, how much can I claim?

The amount you can claim depends on the damage sustained and the repairs made. In some cases, compensation may exceed 50% of the car’s value or the total cost of the repairs performed.

If you want to know how much compensation you’re entitled to, fill out the “File a Claim Now” form and we’ll send you an estimated calculation. This initial estimate is in no way binding and will help you decide whether to proceed with the claim.

Remember:

We send you an indicative pre-calculation. We try to keep the amount sent as a low 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 submit.

I have decided to file a claim, how do I do it?

4 simple steps:

1- You must become a member of AFESTEL. This will give you access to a community of thousands of affected people who pursue the same objective as you. To do so, all you have to do is make a symbolic payment of 3 € and fill in a simple form. The money is used to spread the word about the problem. No member of the association receives any remuneration for their work.

2- You will then receive a link in the email you specify where you can read carefully and sign the order form.

3- Then you must send us through the established channel the documentation that we request. This way we will be able to evaluate if your file is suitable to continue with the claim. It is a free, easy and 100% online process.

4- Finally, our team will analyze your case and give you their opinion on your ability to continue with the claim. If we consider that your case is eligible, and you want us to continue with the claim in Spain, you will have 15 days to make the payment of 50 € (VAT included). In case you do not want to continue with the claim process or in the event that your file is not considered Suitable you will be able to withdraw without any cost.

I have more than one affected car, how do I proceed?

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

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

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

What documentation do I need?

It is important to have documents that justify the purchase, and the price that was paid. It is also important to provide documents that justify the correct maintenance of the vehicle and the invoices of breakdowns in case they have occurred.

You can consult the detailed guide here.

The required documentation includes:

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

Copy of the vehicle owner’s ID card. Remember that you will not be able to claim with us if you use the car as a freelancer or as a company.

Vehicle registration certificate

Purchase invoice and/or purchase contract. Failing this, document showing the amount paid, and the date of purchase (order form, proof of transfer, bank statement or similar). Failing this, document certifying the financing for the purchase, if any. (for example, loan contract). You can also ask the tax office for a copy of form 576.

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND BREAKDOWNS

Technical data sheet of the vehicle, and/or vehicle registration certificate, and/or transport card.

Invoices of the maintenance performed. Failing that, images of the sealed maintenance book. In both cases we must verify the dates, mileage and the workshop that performed the maintenance.

Invoices of the breakdowns suffered or in case of not having been repaired budgets where it can be verified, the date and the detail of the repair to be made.

3. DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING THE APPRAISAL OR TRANSFER OF THE VEHICLE (if sold):

Proof of the appraisal of the vehicle in one of the following companies (Spoticar, Stellantis & You, Clicars, Ocasionplus, Compramostucoche).

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

Can I claim if I do not have all the documentation?

Due to the passage of time, taking into account that some of the affected cars were acquired almost 10 years ago, it is normal that the owners do not have, cannot find or have lost the necessary documents to make the claim.

Of course, it is important to have documents to justify the purchase and the price paid for your car.

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

We recommend you to get as much as 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 the courts.

In addition, we must remember that the first feasibility study carried out by our professionals is free of charge. In this way, if the case is unfavorable due to lack of documentation, there will be no cost for the affected party.

How much will it cost me to file a claim?

Afestel’s membership fee is 3€.

There is no upfront fee for the analysis of your file. You will only have to pay 50 €, in concept of documentary and administrative management, if after analyzing your documentation we consider that your file is suitable and you decide to continue with the claim.

The fees of the lawyers are to success, being in charge of assuming the costs of the claim: Among others:

Court fees.
Attorney’s fees.
Attorney’s fees.
Judicial expert fees.
Technical expert report.
Economic expert report.
Negotiation with brands.
etc

In case of a settlement or indemnity (i.e. in case of success), the lawyers receive 30%+VAT of the settlement or indemnity (36.3% in total),

In conclusion: The cost of filing a claim is €53 (VAT included): a €3 registration fee and €50 for document processing, administrative work, and addressing initial questions. In the event of a successful claim, 36.3% of the compensation awarded.

How much will I earn?

The amount you received in your email is an estimate of what we expect to recover. It is likely that this amount could be higher than what we have sent you. Here is an example.

A C4 Spacetourer Puretech purchased in 2019, which cost €27,000, and which has suffered breakdowns related to the engine defect amounting to €6,000.

At the time of the appraisal, the car is valued at 7.400 € being the value of a “healthy” vehicle equivalent to 18.400 €.

In the event of a favorable ruling, they would be obtained:

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

36.3% of this amount is to be deducted as fees.

10,829 (total and final amount)

What happens to the costs if we lose?

It is important to remember that close to 90% of the claims in similar cases in recent years have resulted in a favorable outcome for the claimants. And of the remaining 10%, we are not aware of any conviction in costs for the affected parties.

Although it is not impossible to be ordered to pay costs, it is very improbable since there is an undoubted damage.

In any case, in that case, the costs should be paid by you. The estimated amount of the masses is between 10-15% of the amount claimed, so it will depend on each particular case.

How long will it take to collect my compensation?

We cannot know exactly how long the claim will take as the length of the procedure depends on the type of negotiation and the strategies followed by the brands. However, this type of claims are slow and usually take several years until the compensation is collected. In addition, this also depends on the number of appeals filed by the trademarks and the times set by the Court.

In principle, it would be possible to collect without the need for legal action, through negotiation, which would speed up the procedures and save time, but we cannot be sure that this will happen because it depends on the trademarks. If the case is unfavorable, it will be necessary to resort to legal action (lawsuit).

Can I sell my car during the claim process?

Why should I complain?

Filing a claim 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 class action, you’re seeking fair compensation and helping to pressure the company to take corrective action.

In addition, being part of this initiative allows you to join forces with more than 5,000 owners who have already joined, strengthening the extrajudicial claim and increasing the chances of success. The union of so many affected people not only makes the voice stronger, but also increases the pressure on STELLANTIS to solve the problem.

Don’t miss the opportunity to obtain the necessary repairs without incurring additional expenses. Claiming is not only a right, but also a way to ensure that your vehicle is working properly and to prevent future problems that may affect your safety and economy. Additionally, known problems can lead to a devaluation of your vehicle’s selling price, 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 homeowners in the future. Joint action demonstrates that consumers have power when they organize and act together to protect their interests and demand justice.

About Puretech Legal

At PureTech Legal we are dedicated advocates for consumer rights in Spain. Inspired by successful class actions in France, we have set out to provide a voice and legal remedies to those affected by defects in 1.2 PureTech engines.

We collaborate exclusively with AFESTEL to represent the more than 4,000 associates of the platform. Join and claim with no upfront costs of any kind.

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

Why complain to us?

Free legal advice

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

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

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Join the Stellantis PureTech class action and claim what you are entitled to!