Anyone done the: Web Upgrade option "a web application that gives owners the ability to obtain a pinpoint location for their vehicles on demand, including the powerful key facility of setting a geofence zone"
Subscription costs for the two options?
cheers _________________ Present:
- 992 Carrera S
- Yamaha MT01; CCM Cafe Racer
- VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
- 991.2 Carrera, 640d GC, 635d, RS6, Audi TT 225, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
DRZ911 Barcelona
Joined: 13 Mar 2013 Posts: 1471 Location: Belfast
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 9:14 am Post subject:
My car is just over 2 years old. It came with PVTS and the subscription was included in the price for the first year.
Renewals in the second and now at the start of the third year have cost £215 per annum.
Got 2 driver's fobs with the car. If the fob is not in the car with the ignition on, then I get a call from the Vodaphone control centre. Know that tow away, tamper and GSM jamming are all in the standard package which I already have. And if the car is stolen, then Vodaphone can obviously pinpoint its location.
Was unaware that there is a "Plus" feature and have not been offered it as an upgrade to the package at any time. Sorry that I cannot be more helpful. _________________ 991 Gen 2 GT3 Racing Yellow
Yamaha R1 and BMW R100RS
6appeal Hockenheim
Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Posts: 658
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 9:19 am Post subject:
Thanks
Out of sheer intrigue, whats the fob? does it mean you in effect have to carry two keys? your car key fob and separate alarm key fob? _________________ Present:
- 992 Carrera S
- Yamaha MT01; CCM Cafe Racer
- VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
- 991.2 Carrera, 640d GC, 635d, RS6, Audi TT 225, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
Senoj Zolder
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 5207 Location: Sussex
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 10:29 am Post subject:
Sounds the same as the 997, Total PITA. And an outrageous price that hasn't changed in donkey's years, Porsche GB must be on a nice commission on this one...
DRZ911 Barcelona
Joined: 13 Mar 2013 Posts: 1471 Location: Belfast
Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 11:59 am Post subject:
6appeal wrote:
Out of sheer intrigue, whats the fob?
Fob image below. As already said, a bit of a PITA and have forgotten mine many times, much to Vodaphone's annoyance. _________________ 991 Gen 2 GT3 Racing Yellow
Yamaha R1 and BMW R100RS
After the 1st free year, the car connect is £99 per annum.
To have the safety & security tracking service, for 1 year, its an "upgrade" fee of £235 payable to Vodafone, inclusive of the web tracking of your car.
Or, you can pay for 2 years of the security tracking for £450 (car connect would expire after 1 year).
Or, you can pay for 2 years of security tracking and 2 years of car connect for £476, and your original free year of car connect is added at the end, so this option includes effectively 3 years of car connect... to which, in year 3 you would have to pay £235 for an extra year of the tracker should you wish. Total cost £711.
So depending on personal preference & insurance policies, for say a 3 year ownership you can have just the free year of connect and nothing else... or to the other end of the scale pay £711 and have every service they provide for 3 years. _________________ Present:
- 992 Carrera S
- Yamaha MT01; CCM Cafe Racer
- VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
- 991.2 Carrera, 640d GC, 635d, RS6, Audi TT 225, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
ricey90 Newbie
Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Posts: 17 Location: Surrey
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 6:19 pm Post subject:
i am new to Porsche and couldnt believe you have to carry 2 things on you when you want to go out
the costs is ridiculous, i will be changing mine when it runs out
it seems very safe, but do we really have to carry so much hardware....very old fashioned INMHO _________________ 991 C4S Cabriolet in white
deMort Dijon
Joined: 21 Mar 2015 Posts: 7580 Location: Brighton
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 6:48 pm Post subject:
Vts cards should not be kept with the keys .. so the Porsche wallet you can buy to hold the card and the keys is not actually a good idear .. if your keys get stolen then they can still start the car.
So .. not only have you got your keys you have to have somewhere else to put the Vts card .. lots of pockets methinks .. Oh and leave the Vts card in the car ?? awww nooo
Excellent system lol
6appeal Hockenheim
Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Posts: 658
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:47 pm Post subject:
Is the card thin enough to keep in your wallet? (separate to keys) _________________ Present:
- 992 Carrera S
- Yamaha MT01; CCM Cafe Racer
- VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
- 991.2 Carrera, 640d GC, 635d, RS6, Audi TT 225, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
DRZ911 Barcelona
Joined: 13 Mar 2013 Posts: 1471 Location: Belfast
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:40 pm Post subject:
6appeal wrote:
Is the card thin enough to keep in your wallet? (separate to keys)
Is indeed thin enough to fit into a wallet. However, when I did this with mine, managed to accidentally move the button enough to switch it off, which then prompted a car from Vodaphone asking me if my car was being stolen!
So, generally carry the card in its delivery plastic case (stops accidental switching off) which I slip into a trouser or jacket pocket. _________________ 991 Gen 2 GT3 Racing Yellow
Yamaha R1 and BMW R100RS
pvr Silverstone
Joined: 11 Feb 2014 Posts: 144
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:23 pm Post subject:
It is a major P.I.T.A.
Mine failed after 2 years, leaving me stranded twice. The last time next to a petrol pump was not much fun as the car automatically applies the hand brake so can not be moved.
If I had the choice, the unit would not have been fitted to the car and I would have saved the £1600 or so for that sodding thing when I bought the car as well. Not to mention not breaking down (twice in 2 weeks) would have been nice as well. _________________ 911-50 (1835), X5M, Abarth 595 Comp, Golf Clipper, Jeep
deMort Dijon
Joined: 21 Mar 2015 Posts: 7580 Location: Brighton
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:10 pm Post subject:
pvr wrote:
It is a major P.I.T.A.
Mine failed after 2 years, leaving me stranded twice. The last time next to a petrol pump was not much fun as the car automatically applies the hand brake so can not be moved.
If I had the choice, the unit would not have been fitted to the car and I would have saved the £1600 or so for that sodding thing when I bought the car as well. Not to mention not breaking down (twice in 2 weeks) would have been nice as well.
If you dont pay the subscription or in other words dont use it then it should be coded off by the dealer to stop any further breakdowns.
It cant be removed like the earlier systems but can be deactivated.
I didnt know about the handbrake but i guess it was in alarm active mode so once stopped it made sure the car couldn't be moved .
6appeal Hockenheim
Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Posts: 658
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:12 pm Post subject:
Interesting... I think I will use it and see what happens. My RS6 had a tracker in, and experience of that was positive.
Am intrigued if it has web monitoring functionality, as that would be of interest. See if the service guys are doing 71mph in my car 😉 _________________ Present:
- 992 Carrera S
- Yamaha MT01; CCM Cafe Racer
- VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
- 991.2 Carrera, 640d GC, 635d, RS6, Audi TT 225, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
Ridiculous cost when you can buy an after market jobbie for about £50, stick in a Giff Gaff sim and track your car for free through their App.
£235 a year to Vodafone is scandalous. Mines deactivated and will stay that way. _________________ 997 Turbo Gen 2
997 Turbo Tiptronic S
Porsche 968 Coupe 1992
Porsche 928 S4
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera 1985
6appeal Hockenheim
Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Posts: 658
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:17 pm Post subject:
From the insurance calls that I've made so far, all of them have insisted on activation for at least the first year, with the policy effectively covering a £100k risk.
It is money for old rope though... _________________ Present:
- 992 Carrera S
- Yamaha MT01; CCM Cafe Racer
- VW T2 Bay Window 1976
Past:
- 991.2 Carrera, 640d GC, 635d, RS6, Audi TT 225, Astra with wind up windows, Citroen ZX, Rover 213, yes behold, a Rover 213... Renault 5
Kiernan Newbie
Joined: 02 Jul 2014 Posts: 36 Location: Yorkshire
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:38 pm Post subject:
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but looking into insurance on my recently ordered GTS and my insurers have told me that I need to get a tracker device fitted.
It seems that the PVTS+ is on the Thatcham approved list, so I'll probably just pay the subscription fee and be done with it. Has anyone else done this recently, and if so, can you confirm that cost. Also, do you still have to carry the annoying fob everytime you use the car? I would hope that in this day and age they have something more sophisticated, but I have a feeling that this might not be the case....
First year is included in the cost of the car (if new).
Think I paid £215 for my annual renewal this year in April.
To my knowledge, 2 fobs still come with the car. Normally carry one in my wallet. _________________ 991 Gen 2 GT3 Racing Yellow
Yamaha R1 and BMW R100RS
K888ETH Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 10 Mar 2017 Posts: 258 Location: Hampshire
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:03 pm Post subject:
I received 3 fobs with my car (one new in its packaging) and the system is disabled. Unless the annual subscription cost can be recovered via cheaper insurance (shop around, not all insurers insist on a tracker) then it's more trouble than it's worth. I'd rather not see the car again if it does get stolen! _________________ 997 Turbo
Kiernan Newbie
Joined: 02 Jul 2014 Posts: 36 Location: Yorkshire
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:49 pm Post subject:
Cheers guys, this is what I had with my 991.1 C2S a few years ago, and it was a pain. I'm hoping that with the newer 991.2's Porsche have upped their game and come up with a better solution.
Anyone with a 991.2 able to comment? _________________ 911.2 C2 GTS /BMW X3 30d MSport
jsr2014 Newbie
Joined: 06 Jun 2017 Posts: 12
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:01 pm Post subject:
I have it on my 991.2 and can confirm that its the same two fobs which are required.
I actually had the system fitted to my RRS by Cobra (aftermarket) and its the exact same package.
I can't remember how much I paid I am afraid as I just handed my card to the guy at Porsche Reading and ignored him as I was so excited to just get in the car....
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