Skoda Sat Nav.

Wazza_G · 26-08-2007, 12:09

Does anyone know who does the mapping for the SatNav system for the Skodas, as I currently have a TomTom one in my current car and I regularly download the Speed Camera

database from Pocketgpsworld and I'd like to do the same, if I have it installed into my car, by knowing the mapping & orignal source it should mean that I can download & install the right files.

s3akr · 26-08-2007, 12:31

If you don't find the answer here, have a look at VWNavi.com - Your Source for Satellite Navigation Systems in VAG Automobiles.

dstev2000 · 26-08-2007, 14:19

TeleAtlas do the mapping discs for the Skoda MFD systems.

You'll have a hard time trying to add speed camera sites to it as it's CD-ROM only and i'm not sure about the POI capabilities of the system. Assuming the camera sites are stored as POI's. Mine used to be on my Navman.

Wazza_G · 26-08-2007, 17:58

Oh well, that kills that one stone dead then...

I'll be staying with either a TT or Garmin.

dstev2000 · 26-08-2007, 22:40

Sorry about the somewhat negative response but the MFD (MFD2 on Octy II) is quite an old system nowadays and doesn't have the capabilities of the 'sucker' based systems i'm afraid. The biggest plus is the OEM look it provides and the integration with the car but there's not much else going for it.

**VRStu** · 26-08-2007, 22:53

I've just used my MFD2 to get me to Prague and back without so much as a hitch.

I had dynamic routing for traffic jams etc courtesy of TMC and it took me right to the door of my hotels and even knew which gate number I was at in the Skoda Factory.

Ok, so it isn't the most modern system in the world, but get an up to date map and it's more than adequate.

You could always get yourself an RNS 510!!!

smstext · 26-08-2007, 22:55

Or get a talex unit, vrsstu can get you them cheap

Wazza_G · 26-08-2007, 23:09

Well all this looks like it's going to come to now't anyway, I've just been hit with 2 exceptionally large bills adding up to £4k, one was an outstanding loan & the other was a series of outstanding CC bills, Council Tax & other debts, so that has now wiped me out of the new car market for the foreseeable future.

At least I'm nearly debt free, but it's going to take me at least 6 months if not more to get that back, so I guess I'll just keep on plodding along with my old Pug!

Which courtesy of Surrey CC inept highways bods suffered a severely damaged front wheel & a damaged (nearly new) low profile tyre!

when I hit a 6" deep pothole this weekend, so now even more expense!

Farmerp2005 · 27-08-2007, 07:28

If I were you Wazza, I'd get a photo of the offending pothole if possible, and then send it to the council together with the bill and demand payment. They are known to pay up for these incidents occasionally.

s3akr · 27-08-2007, 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farmerp2005

If I were you Wazza, I'd get a photo of the offending pothole if possible, and then send it to the council together with the bill and demand payment. They are known to pay up for these incidents occasionally.

It has to be worth a go mate. There are limits as to how big/deep a pot hole can be before its considered their negligence in maintaining the highway.

6 months'll soon pass

Welshbigman · 30-08-2007, 21:17

I think you'll find putting a ruler or measuring tape in the pothole to show depth size etc soon makes them sit up and take notice

26-08-2007, 12:09	#1
Wazza_G Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 15 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Skoda Sat Nav. Does anyone know who does the mapping for the SatNav system for the Skodas, as I currently have a TomTom one in my current car and I regularly download the Speed Camera database from Pocketgpsworld and I'd like to do the same, if I have it installed into my car, by knowing the mapping & orignal source it should mean that I can download & install the right files.

26-08-2007, 12:31	#2
s3akr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 214 Members Car: Leon FR TDI 150 (Revo'd) + Octavia II VRS on order Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. If you don't find the answer here, have a look at VWNavi.com - Your Source for Satellite Navigation Systems in VAG Automobiles. __________________ PREVIOUS VW GROUP MOTORS :- 2001 Audi S3 (Revo, N75J, Samco Hoses, Forge DV006), Golf V5 (170bhp), MkII Golf GTi 8v. CURRENT CARS :- Octavia VRs TFSi - 18", dual zone climate, coolbox/armrest, rear parking sensors. VRSTU Cruise, Maxidot and Bluetooth - need FSD's/Revo/Quickshift/Intake. Leon FR TDi 150 (Revo, Allards clutch plate, 18" RS6's).

26-08-2007, 14:19	#3
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. TeleAtlas do the mapping discs for the Skoda MFD systems. You'll have a hard time trying to add speed camera sites to it as it's CD-ROM only and i'm not sure about the POI capabilities of the system. Assuming the camera sites are stored as POI's. Mine used to be on my Navman. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

26-08-2007, 17:58	#4
Wazza_G Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 15 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. Oh well, that kills that one stone dead then... I'll be staying with either a TT or Garmin.

26-08-2007, 22:40	#5
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. Sorry about the somewhat negative response but the MFD (MFD2 on Octy II) is quite an old system nowadays and doesn't have the capabilities of the 'sucker' based systems i'm afraid. The biggest plus is the OEM look it provides and the integration with the car but there's not much else going for it. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

26-08-2007, 22:53	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. I've just used my MFD2 to get me to Prague and back without so much as a hitch. I had dynamic routing for traffic jams etc courtesy of TMC and it took me right to the door of my hotels and even knew which gate number I was at in the Skoda Factory. Ok, so it isn't the most modern system in the world, but get an up to date map and it's more than adequate. You could always get yourself an RNS 510!!! __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

26-08-2007, 22:55	#7
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26-08-2007, 23:09	#8
Wazza_G Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 15 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. Well all this looks like it's going to come to now't anyway, I've just been hit with 2 exceptionally large bills adding up to £4k, one was an outstanding loan & the other was a series of outstanding CC bills, Council Tax & other debts, so that has now wiped me out of the new car market for the foreseeable future. At least I'm nearly debt free, but it's going to take me at least 6 months if not more to get that back, so I guess I'll just keep on plodding along with my old Pug! Which courtesy of Surrey CC inept highways bods suffered a severely damaged front wheel & a damaged (nearly new) low profile tyre! when I hit a 6" deep pothole this weekend, so now even more expense!

27-08-2007, 07:28	#9
Farmerp2005 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Slough Posts: 109 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Thanks: 6 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. If I were you Wazza, I'd get a photo of the offending pothole if possible, and then send it to the council together with the bill and demand payment. They are known to pay up for these incidents occasionally.

30-08-2007, 21:17	#11
Welshbigman Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 116 Members Car: Vauxhall Astra SRi (soon to be gone) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Skoda Sat Nav. I think you'll find putting a ruler or measuring tape in the pothole to show depth size etc soon makes them sit up and take notice

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