VW Blocks Diag SW Russia

[Ralf@MFT]

Interesting!

"Local car manufacturers - including Mercedes and Volkswagen - have decided to sell their assets in Russia because of the war of aggression against Ukraine and to completely cut ties with Russian customers - with consequences! Because the Russian dealers and workshops no longer have access to important information and updates that are important for the vehicle models...."

VW blocks access to diagnostic software in Russia

 

[stefdds]

Great opportunity for you to potentially increase sales!

 

[RGH0]

Your in trouble if you need access to the VW servers to do stuff as happens with the latest cars especially

 

[mattylondon]

I'm sure they will use local servers in ruzzia provided by AGR Automotive Group.

Meanwhile Solovyev isn't too happy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1691882747453710471

 

[Uwe]

Meanwhile Solovyev isn't too happy.

Someone should explain the upside of not getting unwanted "updates". I think British diesel owners should understand what I mean.

-Uwe-

 

[mattylondon]

Someone should explain the upside of not getting unwanted "updates". I think British diesel owners should understand what I mean.

-Uwe-

How else were they to shift all the surplus EGR valves?