Anyone who owns a VW, drop by your local VW garage as their new DataPlugs are currently free during the promotion period!
Popped in this morning to ask about it, they said they’re currently giving them out for free to customers for a short period of time...
Connects to phone via Bluetooth and transfers all car data to properly manage and maintain vehicle.
If there is an issue with your Vechile VW will call and let you know!
Link to all info - VW DataPlug Info (Thanks to a user for finding cached website)
Latest comments (57)
SRM_87
16 Aug 17#6
Just picked mine up from local dealer and they offered to install for free. Simply phone up servicing and mention the promotional offer - they didn't even ask for proof of vw ownership (as I didn't have my car on me at the time)
HappyShopper to SRM_87
16 Aug 17#8
When you say install, isn't it simply a case of plugging this into the OBD port?
greencode to HappyShopper
16 Aug 17#9
Yep.
therocksays to greencode
4 Oct 17#57
Mobile phone has found the device and paired it but when it comes to trying to get a connection on the data plug , flashes blue once plugged in then nothing. :thinking:
SRM_87 to HappyShopper
16 Aug 17#11
Yep, I declined the polite offer as even this is within my skill set
Graham1979 to HappyShopper
16 Aug 17#15
I would imagine so but that would be difficult for anybody without a head, arms, legs and a belly button. They need help bless them.
HappyShopper
16 Aug 17#25
So, went to my local dealers and spoke to someone from the parts dept. who advised he is awaiting a shipment of these - he didn't come across as very convincing as he was saying this.
Took my details and promised to call me when it comes in.
Sorry, but am a bit skeptical as this dealer is a bit of an ar*e!
HappyShopper to HappyShopper
21 Sep 17#56
So, I need to eat some humble pie.
I did indeed get a call from the dealer a few days ago and subsequently picked up the data plug.
Credit where credit is due - to Windrush VW.
danflorin3
27 Aug 17#53
Hi. Where can I find Oil filter cap housing? I broke it when I was trying to change my Oil filter. Golf MK5 1.9 TDI. Any link?
J9STL to danflorin3
27 Aug 17#54
ebay item 332155864278 or 282470588621 perhaps
danflorin3 to J9STL
27 Aug 17#55
This are different things. I only need plastic cap to put on top and screw oil filter inside
llywmog
24 Aug 17#51
car is booked for the emissions upgrade. contacted the garage (Bromley) and they have replied that they will fit one for free. thanks op
max1s to llywmog
24 Aug 17#52
Do you think Bromley will give one for my Alhambra? Can this device be used to reprogram certain features?
FerreroRussian
21 Aug 17#50
Called 2 of my local dealers and they both said they are not doing it...
sydney871
18 Aug 17#40
I am just wondering if there is a hidden reason for giving these out free? From the brief look at what it does the data recorded could be misused maybe by insurance companies in case of an accident or to get a history of the owner's driving speeds etc. Not convinced as to what I would use this for.
greencode to sydney871
18 Aug 17#41
I was thinking the same thing re. speeds. One of those ones you really need to read the T&C's but they'll be worded in such a way that you'll have no idea what it means or what your rights are anyway!
anibap8S to sydney871
18 Aug 17#43
Good point but I think if VW wants to share info, they can get it anyway from the engine logs as the smartphone app is just a front end to show the data for car owners. The data is actually generated by the car itself and can be retrieved by VW anytime they wish. They perform all checking using the OBD port connector and have much sohisticated sw to go through each and every piece of information the car computer generates.
davidmcmillan to sydney871
18 Aug 17#44
All the information is stored on your phone. Info doesn't get transmitted anywhere else.
sydney871 to davidmcmillan
18 Aug 17#46
Yes but there is an App which you have to download. It is that App that worries me.
davidmcmillan to sydney871
19 Aug 17#49
The app is what stores the information on your phone....otherwise it would have no way of connecting to the DataPlug. The Dstaplug without the app is useless.
dck to davidmcmillan
18 Aug 17#47
Well, if that's what VW says, then it must be true. It's not like they have a history of lying to their customers.... :thinking:
greencode
18 Aug 17#48
Got one from Robinsons in Stamford. They've got loads, apparently.
greencode
18 Aug 17#45
Don't bother with VW Parkway in Leicester. Gave me some rubbish about they have to book me in and go through it and program it to my car. I told them that was absolute rubbish. Obviously as I've never been there before (my car's only 3 months old!) they were trying to get me in to their place. Well, they have lost a prospective customer by doing that.
shakerstevens
16 Aug 17#22
I wonder if this would work with other VW group cars? (Seat, Skoda, Audi etc) In my case a 2016 Skoda Fabia which shares many parts with the VW Polo........
Newbold to shakerstevens
16 Aug 17#23
No technical reason why it shouldn't, given that the're all effectively VWs under the bonnet, unless they've programmed it not to. I believe VW are quite good at clever little computer tricks.........
unconfirmed to shakerstevens
18 Aug 17#42
Can confirm it works
Matholwch
16 Aug 17#24
Could be related to monitoring cars following the #fixfail issue they had with emissions. Many people who've had the emissions fix on their cars have run into major issues, which VW are refusing to admit is related to their 'fix', which puts a lot of stress on the car, and promotes more frequent regeneration of the DPF filter, leading to some very expensive repairs.
dck to Matholwch
16 Aug 17#31
Technically they could use this OBDII device to update the EA189 engine's firmware on those 'awkward' customers who refuse to have their cars ruined by the #fixfail update.
Sinclair Volkswagen applied the update to my car, despite promising not to update it. The engine's noisier, keeps stalling (not supposed to happen on an automatic/DSG) and when I put my foot down, there's nothing there anymore.
Beware of VW bearing free gifts!!!
Skymonkey to Matholwch
16 Aug 17#32
Totally agree. VW have lied to customers and governments. This is a fact. They installed a piece of software that tricked testers, giving lower emissions to pass testing. They, VW have repaired cars with a software uodate resulting in them breaking down, causing injury, increasing fuel consumption and placing greater wear on parts. Nothing is ever free, this deal is just a way to pass on your car data. Make, model, registration (will be linked to the VIN).
I have one of the affected cars and despite numerous attempts from VW, will not get the fix done or take them up on this offer. Their level of deceit is unbelievable.
Rhythmeister to Skymonkey
18 Aug 17#39
Not just unbelievable, it's criminal but Theresa Mayhem and her chums are doing nothing about it :rage:
mudlouse
16 Aug 17#28
Went to my local dealer (Alan Day City) and was given one, no questions asked. Thanks!
Don't bother phoning, some dealers use call centres now and the person I got through to didn't know what I was talking about.
anibap8S to mudlouse
17 Aug 17#38
Similar story here. Called Citygate and Alan day and the calls went into into serious labour. Went to Alan Day City and picked up one. They didn't even ask if I have a VW car simply gave me one.
Will test this on my Golf SE MK7 after returning home.
monkeyhanger75
16 Aug 17#14
My Golf was in for a service 2 days ago and this wasn't mentioned, but do I want a big brother style device tracking my every move?
kpmatthews to monkeyhanger75
17 Aug 17#34
You mean like a phone? :smile:
monkeyhanger75 to kpmatthews
17 Aug 17#35
I'm not stuck to my phone like most people are, it gets switched off when i'm not in a position to be using it - when i'm driving or at work (and not on a break). My phone certainly won't tell VW how i've been driving my Golf.
davidmcmillan to monkeyhanger75
17 Aug 17#37
No data is stored in the Plug or transmitted to any backend system. All the information stays on the user's mobile phone. The only way data is transmitted elsewhere is when a warning light or service notification pops up and the user clicks to send this information to their preferred Volkswagen Retailer - there is no obligation to do so however.
Darjeegangy
17 Aug 17#36
Is there a better app than VW Connect which can be used to get data from the Plug? I have Torque from Google Play but not able to connect to the VW data plug.
snoopy18
16 Aug 17#27
Can't see the point of this, this ecru will tell me if there is anything wrong and then I can scan it myself, in real time I can use the torque app. dont want vw saying come in for a diagnostics check at £95 a go. i had a free abs recall last week and they gave car a free check. needs new tyres soon, they want £210 a wheel, no thanks I'll get my michelins for £90 instea
muz379 to snoopy18
17 Aug 17#33
Christ this seems awfully excessive . I know stealerships aren't usually the cheapest but it's as if they actually don't want the business
GasGaGlide
16 Aug 17#30
Nice Post.
The retail of £80 is a little silly though from the dealers as VW suggest the retail price to be €39.50. Thats direct from VW Germany.
Still suppose there doing a good job offering it for those who want, just dosen't add up.
Thank you OP for notifying i picked one up today :raised_hand: .
Looks like a good offer, think Mercedes are doing something similar with their 'Me' OBD adaptor
ianmcuk
16 Aug 17#26
Does this app work with any ODB II adapter?
J9STL
16 Aug 17#21
here's a link with details of the app and videos etc VW Connect link
bluecityste
16 Aug 17#17
Would a VW transporter ('08 reg) qualify for one of these?
SRM_87 to bluecityste
16 Aug 17#18
I rang up, said I have a golf gtd (which I do) and at no point did he ask for my registration, proof of ownership; I simply walked in and the servicing chap had it ready to give to me... no signature, no questions, no hassle :thumbsup:
greencode to SRM_87
16 Aug 17#19
TBH there's no point in them questioning the owner too much and there's also no way they'd be able to charge £80 for this. Ultimately you need this to use that Connect app and it'll help them to find out what their cars are doing day to day.
J9STL to bluecityste
16 Aug 17#20
I got sent an email from VW with a link with drop down compatibility list - no transporter listed, but says "for many vehicles 2008 onwards".
DanB89
16 Aug 17#16
Managed to get one, the sales place had no idea sent me to the servicing garage, they said they sent them all to the sales place but managed to get one
...now I can't log in to the bloody app! reset passwords and all sorts but I keep getting some strange error!
Sharpharp
16 Aug 17#13
I have a matchbox VW Camper Van, would that qualify if I rang up? :relaxed:
Manny50
16 Aug 17#12
Could I phone my local branch to see if eligible to get one ?
bigcul
16 Aug 17#10
Call me sceptical but.......
CrazyBob
16 Aug 17#7
Interesting, thanks OP
ldx00
16 Aug 17#5
I'd read the disclaimer on this petty thoroughly if I were you. I know nothing about what this thing does but it will be phoning home with data on your car, by the sounds of it.
Muyhee
16 Aug 17#3
Even the cached link doesn't take you to it...
MyBoozyHell to Muyhee
16 Aug 17#4
Not sure what you mean....?
When you click the link it takes you to the Volkswagen Connect page and on the third paragraph down it states:
"Discover more of the benefits of Volkswagen Connect today by downloading
the App for free, visiting your local Volkswagen retailer to pick up a
DataPlug free of charge, plug it into your car’s diagnostic-port and off
you go.
MyBoozyHell
16 Aug 17#1
I found a cached version of the site from yesterday:
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Opening post
Popped in this morning to ask about it, they said they’re currently giving them out for free to customers for a short period of time...
Connects to phone via Bluetooth and transfers all car data to properly manage and maintain vehicle.
If there is an issue with your Vechile VW will call and let you know!
Link to all info - VW DataPlug Info (Thanks to a user for finding cached website)
Latest comments (57)
Took my details and promised to call me when it comes in.
Sorry, but am a bit skeptical as this dealer is a bit of an ar*e!
I did indeed get a call from the dealer a few days ago and subsequently picked up the data plug.
Credit where credit is due - to Windrush VW.
In my case a 2016 Skoda Fabia which shares many parts with the VW Polo........
Sinclair Volkswagen applied the update to my car, despite promising not to update it. The engine's noisier, keeps stalling (not supposed to happen on an automatic/DSG) and when I put my foot down, there's nothing there anymore.
Beware of VW bearing free gifts!!!
I have one of the affected cars and despite numerous attempts from VW, will not get the fix done or take them up on this offer. Their level of deceit is unbelievable.
Don't bother phoning, some dealers use call centres now and the person I got through to didn't know what I was talking about.
Will test this on my Golf SE MK7 after returning home.
dont want vw saying come in for a diagnostics check at £95 a go.
i had a free abs recall last week and they gave car a free check.
needs new tyres soon, they want £210 a wheel, no thanks I'll get my michelins for £90 instea
The retail of £80 is a little silly though from the dealers as VW suggest the retail price to be €39.50.
Thats direct from VW Germany.
Still suppose there doing a good job offering it for those who want, just dosen't add up.
Thank you OP for notifying i picked one up today :raised_hand: .
A proper link to the description if anyone wants also vwconnect.com/gb/en/
...now I can't log in to the bloody app! reset passwords and all sorts but I keep getting some strange error!
When you click the link it takes you to the Volkswagen Connect page and on the third paragraph down it states:
"Discover more of the benefits of Volkswagen Connect today by downloading the App for free, visiting your local Volkswagen retailer to pick up a DataPlug free of charge, plug it into your car’s diagnostic-port and off you go.
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