Volkswagen Dataplug - VW Connect

dcouponzzzz

Hi All,

I received an email today to drop in to my dealer for a free dataplug (fits in the diagnostic port) which will connect my phone to my car, for detailed performance and economy data and a less useful car locator.

My question is really, has anyone already installed this and is it worth it? Any security/privacy concerns?

Thanks in advance

forgotmyname

Privacy concerns = how much location data are they collecting and who are they selling it to?

You can get an OBD dongle off ebay for less than £6 which wont track you and give you all the data with free apps.

I use the Torque app.

Jackmydad

I'm always worried when any company wants to give me anything!

worried_jim

Jackmydad wrote: »

I'm always worried when any company wants to give me anything!

Yep, no such thing as free.

HandMeDown

They do not collect any location data - all the data is stored on the user's mobile phone, no data is stored either by Volkswagen or by the dataplug itself. All Volkswagen would hope is that when the app prompts that a service is due that you send this notification to your preferred Volkswagen retailer - however there is no obligation to do so.

EdGasketTheSecond

Why is the car locator less useful? Could be very handy if you forget where you parked or the car is towed away or nicked.

pappa_golf

EdGasketTheSecond wrote: »

Why is the car locator less useful? Could be very handy if you forget where you parked or the car is towed away or nicked.

yup , you can reach into your glovebox for your phone and ring VW

sommot don,t sound right on 2 counts