Canadians have started to receive payments as part of a $78 million auto parts class-action settlement involving new vehicles purchased or leased between 1998 and 2016.
The settlement relates to the alleged price fixing of certain automotive parts, which is said to have caused Canadians to pay too much for automotive parts and certain vehicles, according to the claims administrator.
The affected automakers include BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Jaguar, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Canadians who purchased or leased a new passenger car, sport utility vehicle, van, or light truck from an applicable automaker between 1998 and 2016 were eligible to apply for settlement funds….