Volvo Sat Nav DVD req'd

memories · #1 (**permalink**) 05-06-2005, 10:16 PM

Hi, by way of an introduction, I'm a photographer driving a Volvo XC70 (bought S/H in Nov 04) this car came with Sat Nav (what did I do without it!!) the map DVD is a 2003 version and I would like to update, now Volvo can supply but I think £285 for a DVD is a little bit pricey.

Can anyone help pointing me to another DVD supplyer, I believe the inbuilt unit is made by 'Becker'.

Any help would be great,

Thanks, John.

**Charlie** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-06-2005, 10:02 AM

Welcome to our forums.
You will only be able to get the DVD from a Volvo dealer and they will all likely charge you the same.

Mehimself001 · #3 (**permalink**) 13-06-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by memories

Hi, by way of an introduction, I'm a photographer driving a Volvo XC70 (bought S/H in Nov 04) this car came with Sat Nav (what did I do without it!!) the map DVD is a 2003 version and I would like to update, now Volvo can supply but I think £285 for a DVD is a little bit pricey.

Can anyone help pointing me to another DVD supplyer, I believe the inbuilt unit is made by 'Becker'.

Any help would be great,

Thanks, John.

Hi, likewise I have an XC70 of about the same age, I complained to Volvo Customer Services about the price of an upgrade (in quite strong terms) and was offered a £50 voucher off the purchase price. They also mentioned that the new realese due 20/6 includes some kind of traffic info system and suggested that I wait to get the upgrade (they did not know the price).. still a rip off but slightly more interesting now.

memories · #4 (**permalink**) 15-06-2005, 11:44 PM

Hi, Thanks for the info, the traffic information is interesting (real time speed??, camera sites??) I will check the price with my local dealer after 20/6.

Thanks again.

memories · #5 (**permalink**) 27-06-2005, 10:32 PM

Hi again, upgrade Volvo DVD's (3 supplied: 1 Europe, 1 Eastern Europe 1 Nth America) all for £160 inc 'Traffic Info' I have ordered one, will advise again when when installed.

John.

Mehimself001 · #6 (**permalink**) 30-06-2005, 12:01 PM

Hi John, I also have this upgrade on order - I spoke with Volvo today who advised that there was a recall on the DVD and that they were expecting it to be re-issued around the 11th of July (originally due 20th June & then the 28th June) - the annoying thing is I am on holiday next week for 3 weeks driving around Scandinavia and wanted the latest disc for this very purpose. I think I will investigate other satnav systems next time around.

memories · #7 (**permalink**) 06-07-2005, 10:52 PM

Hi, just rec'd my 2005 3 DVD pack, eastern europe, southern europe and eastern europe (miss-quote on north America) nothing too exciting on RTI but hopefully updated maps, the price was (special Volvo offer) £160.

I don't think it will come close to 'Tom-Tom'

John.

KAT · #8 (**permalink**) 19-07-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by memories

Hi, just rec'd my 2005 3 DVD pack, eastern europe, southern europe and eastern europe (miss-quote on north America) nothing too exciting on RTI but hopefully updated maps, the price was (special Volvo offer) £160.

John.

How did you get the special offer price from a local dealer or Volvo direct?

memories · #9 (**permalink**) 27-07-2005, 01:22 PM

Hi Kat,

Sorry for the delay in reply, special price from the dealer.

John

merlin7777777 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 02:58 PM

I have an XC70 (I'm in the UK) and I had the upgrade when I bought new discs.

The traffic info system provides live information on traffic jams and offers you the option of an avoiding route. I've found it to be worthwhile.

I don't have mine working at the mo, tho. The system has a a fault and it says it can't read the dvd unit. A clean hasn't cured it. The volvo dealer isn't sure which part to order at the moment as its the older unit with a new upgrade and says it could be £150 or....£450(!) to fix.