{"id":2086,"date":"2025-04-22T10:18:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T10:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/guia-completa-reclamacion-colectiva-motores-puretech\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:28:03","slug":"complete-guide-to-the-puretech-engines-collective-complaint-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-the-puretech-engines-collective-complaint-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to the PureTech Engines Collective Complaint Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2086\" class=\"elementor elementor-2086 elementor-1824\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c48b887 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c48b887\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2181931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2181931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The engines <\/span><b>1.2 PureTech<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2 PureTech engines, found in Peugeot, Citro\u00ebn, Opel, DS and Jeep (Stellantis Group) vehicles, have caused a great deal of concern among owners due to problems with <\/span><b>premature wear of the timing belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which has led to serious and costly <\/span><b>serious and costly breakdowns.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Faced with the passivity of some manufacturers in assuming responsibility outside the warranty period, a solid legal avenue has emerged: the <\/span><b>class action lawsuit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of this guide is to explain in a clear, orderly and legally sound manner how the collective claim process works. <\/span><b>how the class action lawsuit process works<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is needed to participate, how much it costs and what results an affected party can obtain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The collective claim has <\/span><b>obvious advantages over an individual claim, as it allows to unify legal efforts, reduce procedural costs and increase pressure on the manufacturer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allows to unify legal efforts, reduce procedural costs and increase pressure on the manufacturer. PureTech Legal, in collaboration with affected associations, is leading this collective legal action to defend the rights of injured owners.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc73b4 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1bc73b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:&quot;.elementor-element-6203699, .elementor-element-12473c6, .elementor-element-7cffaf6, .wpr-grid-item-title.elementor-repeater-item-95abf14&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/quien-puede-reclamar-reclamacion-motores-puretech\/\"><b>Step 1: Check if You Can Claim<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Who can claim and who cannot?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The collective claim is open to all individuals who:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are or have been owners of a vehicle with <\/span><b>1.2 PureTech (gasoline) engine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have suffered failures related to premature wear of the timing belt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide proof of compliance with the manufacturer&#8217;s recommended maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have supporting documentation (see step 2).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Who is excluded?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies or self-employed persons who have acquired the vehicle for professional use will not be able to make a legal claim, but they will <strong>be able to join the extrajudicial claim<\/strong> if they have had breakdowns related to the engine defect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because Spanish legislation differentiates the protection regime for consumers and users from that of legal entities or self-employed persons, who do not enjoy the same rights in claims of this type.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/documentacion-necesaria-reclamar-por-el-motor-puretech\/\"><b>Step 2: Gather the Necessary Documentation<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to join the claim, the affected party must provide a series of documents to build the legal file:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Essential documents:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document that accredits the purchase of the vehicle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (invoice, contract, financing, payment of the road tax or bank movement).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repair bills that you want to claim,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are related to the engine failure (belt replacement, engine breakdown, excessive oil consumption, oil pump failure, etc).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proof of periodic maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (invoices of oil and filter changes, revisions or the maintenance book covered and sealed), especially those of the last 3 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2757 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to be able to prove that the maintenance was performed according to the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions, as Stellantis often argues lack of maintenance in order to disregard the failure.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>What if I don&#8217;t have all the supporting documents?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, maintenance histories can be reconstructed through workshops or official services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tools for scanning and sending documentation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to scan all documents with applications such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adobe Scan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CamScanner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Lens<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 3: Sign the Order Form and Join the Claim<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The engagement form is the document that formalizes the <\/span><b>formalizes the relationship between the affected party and the law firm.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Signing it does not imply any payment in advance, but it does:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Commitments and legal rights:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign legal representation to the law firm to act on behalf of the client.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept the terms of the claim, including success fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right to be periodically informed of the status of the case.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Frequently asked questions about this step:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I abandon the process after signing? \u2192 Yes, but there may be a penalty if we have already started the formalities with Stellantis. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if I win the case? \u2192 The law firm retains the agreed percentage of the amount recovered. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 4: Extrajudicial Negotiation Phase<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before going to court, an amicable resolution will be attempted. <\/span><b>amicable resolution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the defendant (Stellantis or its brands). This phase:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is based on the sending of legal requirements and formal and direct communication with Stellantos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It speeds up the process and reduces legal costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can conclude economic agreements without the need for a trial.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this time, the average duration of this phase can range from 2 to 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 5: Judicial Process (if negotiation fails)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an out-of-court settlement is not reached, legal proceedings will be initiated through the judicial <\/span><b>judicial proceedings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At this point, if the process will be initiated by means of a judicial <\/span><b>judicial conciliation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We propose a formal agreement through the court.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Stellantis does not agree to negotiate or we do not reach an agreement, we will continue with the lawsuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Conciliation can take around 6 months. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">The trial can take between 12 and 24 months depending on the assigned court and the amount to be claimed. If the judgment is appealed this time could increase up to 5 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Process Costs and Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How much does it cost to claim?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this process <\/span><b>there is no initial cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the affected party. PureTech Legal works under a &#8220;pay for success&#8221; model. <\/span><b>&#8220;pay for success&#8221; model.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What percentage does the firm keep if it wins?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The firm retains a <\/span><b>30% of the amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the amount recovered. This percentage is detailed in the order form and covers all legal expenses and case management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Case Tracking and Claim Status<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All participants have access to a private area and a weekly newsletter where they can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the status of your file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload additional documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be updated on the progress of the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, e-mail notifications will be sent <\/span><b>notifications will be sent by e-mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be sent in case of any relevant change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What if I want to drop the claim?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The affected party may <\/span><b>withdraw from the process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the following considerations must be taken into account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Once the documentation has been received and the case has been analyzed, the affected person will receive an email with our opinion about his\/her case. If it is APT you will have 15 days to decide if you wish to continue with the process, in case of continuing you will have to pay 50 \u20ac for the analysis performed. If not, you will be able to withdraw without any cost. If the case is not considered suitable no cost is generated either.   <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the process has been initiated and depending on the progress of the claim, the affected party who wishes to withdraw must assume a cost of between 200 \u20ac and 400 \u20ac.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The 50 \u20ac paid for the initial analysis will not be refunded in any case.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, the withdrawal must be formalized in writing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The class action claim for PureTech engine failures represents a real and legally sound opportunity to recover money spent on repairs resulting from a factory defect. <\/span><b>to recover the money spent on repairs resulting from a factory defect.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process, led by <\/span><b>PureTech Legal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in collaboration with consumer associations, is designed to simplify the participation of the affected party as much as possible, with no upfront cost and a high probability of success.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a045c4e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a045c4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The engines 1.2 PureTech1.2 PureTech engines, found in Peugeot, Citro\u00ebn, Opel, DS and Jeep (Stellantis Group) vehicles, have caused a great deal of concern among owners due to problems with premature wear of the timing beltwhich has led to serious and costly serious and costly breakdowns.. 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