Vehicle location ability in the UK using in car SIM

Discussion in 'ICE, Nav, Apps and other techy stuff' started by Adie, Apr 4, 2016.

  1. Singvogel
    Offline

    Singvogel Staff Member Moderator WARLORD Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2015
    Messages:
    2,853
    Likes Received:
    1,651
    Location:
    Aberdeenshire, BiH, or somewhere in between.
    Ratings:
    +2,421 / 0 / -1
  2. The CO
    Offline

    The CO Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2015
    Messages:
    1,632
    Likes Received:
    797
    Location:
    West Berkshire
    Ratings:
    +1,181 / 2 / -3
    Tricky one. I had it on my previous car and found it invaluable as I had a part-time job that took me to some obscure places and for £120 it was worth it. If they're asking for £240 that's somewhat different!
     
  3. Mieke
    Offline

    Mieke WARLORD Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2015
    Messages:
    3,040
    Likes Received:
    1,127
    Location:
    Cheshire
    Ratings:
    +2,359 / 2 / -0
    Yep, got it on my F30 on the iDrive settings.
     
  4. Singvogel
    Offline

    Singvogel Staff Member Moderator WARLORD Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2015
    Messages:
    2,853
    Likes Received:
    1,651
    Location:
    Aberdeenshire, BiH, or somewhere in between.
    Ratings:
    +2,421 / 0 / -1
    I'm now thinking this is one of the differences between Business and Professional Nav/Media.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  5. Johnny Grabble
    Offline

    Johnny Grabble

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2015
    Messages:
    559
    Likes Received:
    337
    Location:
    Cheshire
    Ratings:
    +534 / 0 / -1
    So would I! It's worth noting that even if you've paid for it AND you have GPS tracking enabled in the car AND you have the phone app working, the car location function still does not always work reliably. Mine worked the location function OK until I updated the app on my phone and tablet. Now it doesn't. Whilst I can still send to car, operate lights, ventilation, lock/unlock, etc. via the phone or my tablet, neither of these currently allow me to locate the care remotely. It is quite common in my experience (having had this capability on my last 2 F10s, supplied with the car purchase) that the service is flaky at best, especially after the app has been updated. I'd be pretty miffed if I'd paid that kind of money and got this level of service.
     

Share This Page