Thread: TOPIX - issues?

Has never worked for me.

They removed a whole bunch of functions - and is now basically useless for checking specs.

Last time I tried I couldn’t even log in

Same here, it used to give a complete list of the cars build details from the vin. Now all I can see is the service history. I wonder why the functionality was reduced?

Originally Posted by gotaflat

Silly question - has the TOPIX got major issues?

I am sure I logged in and was able to get full list/detail of my car (like gbox, engine, options like color(s), cameras, e diff etc.) now its just basically blank. I may be looking in the wrong spot but buggered if i can find the details.

Thanks,

It was removed 6 plus months ago. You can still get the build spec, but now you need to pay/subscribe.

So very Land Rover. Only paid functionality

So very Land Rover. Only paid functionality

Although, to be fair, I've recently read with horror that (I think) BMW and Audi at least are now trying to impose a subscription model for various functions on owners - eg, a monthly subscription for heated seats.... BMW introduces subscription model for car tech upgrades | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
The article tries to be neutral about it, but I instinctively hate the idea.... I suppose it'll become more common, but I like to own my vehicle outright...

Originally Posted by Jpdv

Although, to be fair, I've recently read with horror that (I think) BMW and Audi at least are now trying to impose a subscription model for various functions on owners - eg, a monthly subscription for heated seats.... BMW introduces subscription model for car tech upgrades | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC
The article tries to be neutral about it, but I instinctively hate the idea.... I suppose it'll become more common, but I like to own my vehicle outright...

I think it's the corporate model for everyone now, I am the same, but I couldn't buy MYOB to run my business, had to pay by the month.
Netflix, you tube .....

Originally Posted by josh.huber

I think it's the corporate model for everyone now, I am the same, but I couldn't buy MYOB to run my business, had to pay by the month.
Netflix, you tube .....

For models that deliver an ongoing service with costs, i'm fine with that - Netflix for example, needs to keep developing content, build servers etc, MYOB continue to develop updates, keep up with tax, whatever.

A car though, is 'dumb', and as opposed to a software licence, has a finite life, so the repeat business is already there to pay for R&D etc. Even then, I could deal with the subscription piece if the entry price was lower (for example, Adobe used to be a $1000+ piece of software, now a fraction of that monthly) but i sincerely doubt the BMW purchase prices will come down... I wonder if they will also have an ads-supported tier, where in order to turn the seat heater on, I first need to hear an ad about a new iphone etc.