I have an RNS510 on order, & have been following the posts about whether anyone can get the SUNA TMC traffic Alerts working in Aussie VWs.

Here's the latest from VW Australia, as of Tuesday 28/04/09

My Question:

When will VW make the TMC Traffic channel (broadcast in melb/Sydney/Bris) available to be received on the RNS510; it would no doubt be a firmware update that could easily enhance the experience of using a $4000 Sat Nav system....

VW Australias' Answer:

Thank you for your enquiry.

Unfortunately Volkswagen have no plans at this stage to introduce this particular upgrade to the RNS510 Satellite Navigation System.

I would suggest keeping in touch with your local Dealership to ensure you are kept up to date as to a possible release date for this.

Should you require further information or clarification please do not hesitate to contact our Customer care centre Monday to Friday 8:30am-6:00pm on the number below.

Kind Regards

Alisha Giltinan
Volkswagen Customer Service Representative
Telephone: 1800 060 936
www.volkswagen.com.au

Previous enquiries to SUNA have just responded by suggesting we get in touch with VW Australia.........

Guy Hading once referred in another post, to various Audi owners suddenly receiving TMC Traffic Alerts in Australia, & the owners contacting Audi Australia to ask what they were.

If Audi can do it, why can't VW Australia do a deal with SUNA, & offer the service via a firmware upgrade, through the dealer network?

Even if the Owner was charged the once off SUNA subscription (approx $100 I believe), that could be a great resolution.

As it stands, when I get my 118TSI with RNS510, I'll still need to use my $250 Navman GPS if I want to get the TMC Alerts.

Not acceptable!!!!!