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phope1

Ready to race!
Location
Scotland
Saw this earlier on another forum

VW UK dealers are supposedly offering a free Bluetooth OBD dongle for use with the app, VW Connect

Will ask tomorrow at my local dealer and see if they have any

Once paired with a phone, it offers a variety of smart functions, fuel readings, trip info, parking info, etc

http://www.vwconnect.com/gb/en/

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/volkswagen-dataplug-free-during-promotion-normally-80-2766027

http://intelligentmobilityinsight.com/news/gb3/VW-boosts-connectivity?utm_source=dlvr.it
 

Finglonga

Drag Racing Champion
Another stealth way to track everyone's speed and position without them knowing and then spam them with calls when their service is due. The AA currently selling one now as well.
 

phope1

Ready to race!
Location
Scotland
To be honest, I'm far happier with VWs data privacy policies compared to the free for all that seems to be the case with American companies like Google & Facebook

The automatic service appointment settings can be turned off anyway, if thats your concern. The other app features such as driving style analysis are no more intrusive than the insurance company apps that are commonplace, my dashcam already records speed and GPS location in case of accident so it's no worry to me, especially coming from a job where virtually every keystroke on my computer is logged, and all phone calls are recorded for audit purposes



Anyway, picked up two devices today from the dealer for free - plug & play as you'd expect, I'm sure the app will get more features added over time and the mileage logs/fuel tracking features alone will save me a stack of time each month for doing my expense claims for work





 

Mk5Dom

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Location
UK
Car(s)
2.0 TDI CRBC
Got one of these myself today.

Yet to try it out, waiting for the drive home this evening.
 

golfdave

Autocross Champion
Location
Scotland (U.K.)
Car(s)
Mk7 Golf GT Estate
They gave me one free at my last service in October....


only works on smart phones....not my older non-smart phone & it doesn't work on ipad mini either which I keep in car
 
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