RNS510 Maps Version 3

[Swallowtail]

I don't THINK it was sealed, but I couldn't say for sure...

[mtaoz3]

My V2 maps were definitely not sealed. They were in the glovebox when I took delivery. If the new V3 maps are $1200 then there is no way I'll upgrade. Even the BMW maps I bought for my E90 were only a bit over $300. Roguery!

[whoistheg]

Both cases unsealed.

1 disc was in the DVD drive

1 disc was in the DVd case.

[Highlander]

Wrapped DVDS

I don't THINK it was sealed, but I couldn't say for sure...

I have noted that V2 RNS510 maps offered on ebay have often been described as "Wrapped". It is fairly widespread practice for new software to be shrink wrapped/sealed to indicate that it has been unopened/unused.

Was wondering if dealers use "your" disk to load map software to your car. Doesn't look like it, especially where map DVD is not provided on purchase.

Hence the reason for my question as to wrapped or not.

Any chance of a poll with DVD provided/DVD not provided options? No need to involve dealer names. May give us a picture of how widespread non supply of DVD is

[Mk6 Golf]

Start a Poll, HOW?

Can anyone who received their DVD at delivery remember whether the DVD case was sealed or unsealed?

I didn't get a disk when I picked up my car, so can't comment on that. However, I did get a DVD in an "unsealed" plastic case from a kind person offering to help me as my dealer (at the time) wasn't able (or willing) to.

Any chance of a poll with DVD provided/DVD not provided options?

I'll support this! I'm new to forums, so how does one start a poll?

[mugwomp]

My dealer said they don't supply upgrades

When I picked up my car the map disk was in the glovebox and shown to me. I was told at the time that the dealer won't be selling upgrades. I was told to buy the updated maps from Sensis when they're released.

Steve

[Swallowtail]

When I picked up my car the map disk was in the glovebox and shown to me. I was told at the time that the dealer won't be selling upgrades. I was told to buy the updated maps from Sensis when they're released.

Steve

Which is kind of bizarre as you can't get them from Sensis / Whereis for the RNS510....

[BlackSuperb]

Email from Sensis:

Thank you for contacting Sensis.

For further information and assistance regarding map updates for your Skoda RNS510 nav system, please contact SKODA directly on 1800 607 540 or visit their website on: www.skoda.com.au

Kind Regards,

Gladys
Workload Support Co-Ordinator |Service & Delivery
Sensis Pty Ltd
email: info@whereis.com.au

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Enquiry Type: Product enquiry
Product: In Car Navigation
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Name: Xxxxxx
Email: Xxxxx@xxxxx.com
Message: Please advise the version number for the latest Australian maps on DVD you have for a Skoda RNS510 (Columbus Nav) system, and when the next update (and version number) is expected. Thanks.

[G-rig]

Re: RNS510 Maps Version 3

Pretty crappy no free upgrades from the dealer. No point trying to do the right thing if they charge you $800-1200 per year every time a new version is out.

I believe with alpine you get free upgrades.

[swado]

my cars due for delivery end of april/eary may, can anybody tell me if i will get v2 or v3 of the maps with the car?

how does it work? are the AU maps loaded on when the car is being built in germany or does the dealer do this ?

i should be entitled to v3 maps if they are the latest when i take delivery of the car yes?

[Swallowtail]

Dealer does it. If it's been released when you pick up the car, yes you should get 3.

[JAYDEE]

VW Australia have advised me the official definitive position is:

"...our dealers are required to hand over the discs at the time of purchase and the customer is responsible for the purchase of new discs as required."

This is very interesting.
When I pick up my GTI I asked for the maps disk and was told that they would check.
I was then told that because the RNS510 was a factory install that no disks are supplied. Disks are only supplied for dealer installs the RNS.

I read earlier that there are sealed maps available on ebay. Excuse me for being paranoid but is someone making a little bit on the side by "on selling"

[Swallowtail]

This is very interesting.
When I pick up my GTI I asked for the maps disk and was told that they would check.
I was then told that because the RNS510 was a factory install that no disks are supplied. Disks are only supplied for dealer installs the RNS.

I read earlier that there are sealed maps available on ebay. Excuse me for being paranoid but is someone making a little bit on the side by "on selling"

Tell them to refer it back to VWGroup Aus, because the official advice from them is as above.

[Caddyman]

My car had an unsealed disk in the glovebox on pickup, the RNS510 is definitely a factory install.

Matthew

[Mk6 GTI]

Does anyone know if V3 maps have been released?... might be picking my car up next week.. i want to ensure i get V3!