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What has happened to TMC traffic updates?
What has happened to the TMC traffic events on VW cars. I have not been able to receive them since late March. Looking at various forums it appears that TrafficMaster has stopped broadcasting them via Classic FM. It seems to be affecting more than just VW group with both Kia and Honda also not receiving them.
Asked on 12 May 2023 by Barrie Cooper
Answered by
David Ross
This issue seems to depend on which traffic data provider is linked to your vehicle. We understand that both TrafficMaster and INRIX historically provided traffic data to radio stations, but that the TrafficMaster service has now stopped. This may be because modern vehicles rely on Internet data to provide traffic information and TrafficMaster has declined to continue the service.
Unfortunately, unless Volkswagen decides to change their vehicles to accept the new provider that you will not be able to access this service. The alternative would be to use the in-built navigation (if fitted) to provide traffic information for your route, or app-based navigation such as Google Maps or Waze to provide information for your route.
Unfortunately, unless Volkswagen decides to change their vehicles to accept the new provider that you will not be able to access this service. The alternative would be to use the in-built navigation (if fitted) to provide traffic information for your route, or app-based navigation such as Google Maps or Waze to provide information for your route.
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