Are dealer fitted options added to the VIN list of options

humming · Jun 20th, 2018, 09:52

I have recently had a couple of extras added to my 15 month old XC60 by the Volvo dealer, a reversing camera and a Polestar update. I am the second owner of this XC60.

As the polestar update is cross reference to the VIN number for the certificate, and as these options were added by the dealer, do they then get added to the list of options on the car referenced by the VIN number?

Prufrock · Jun 20th, 2018, 10:02

If they're fitted by the dealer then no, they're accessories rather than options if retro fitted.

Options are those offered by the factory.

J.

Clan · Jun 20th, 2018, 21:56

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Originally Posted by humming

I have recently had a couple of extras added to my 15 month old XC60 by the Volvo dealer, a reversing camera and a Polestar update. I am the second owner of this XC60.

As the polestar update is cross reference to the VIN number for the certificate, and as these options were added by the dealer, do they then get added to the list of options on the car referenced by the VIN number?

yes ,polestar is added to the database so that any dealer can see it . Other dealer fit accessories are not ...

humming · Jun 21st, 2018, 08:26

Clan,

Do you know if the Polestar update would appear on a VIN check for my car, as though it was an original option, or is it just a dealer database thing??

AndyJudge · Jun 21st, 2018, 12:58

I'd expect it'd appear on the cars records so that should you take it to a different dealer for servicing it'd appear.

Clan · Jun 21st, 2018, 21:32

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

I'd expect it'd appear on the cars records so that should you take it to a different dealer for servicing it'd appear.

yes it appears on the cars records rather than in the options list . The same kind of place the dealer would find brake disc sizes , trim types etc ..

AndyJudge · Jun 22nd, 2018, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Clan

yes it appears on the cars records rather than in the options list . The same kind of place the dealer would find brake disc sizes , trim types etc ..

I suppose it's another reason to take it to the dealer, they know that the ECU has been updated.

Clan · Jun 22nd, 2018, 19:42

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

I suppose it's another reason to take it to the dealer, they know that the ECU has been updated.

They would only know if they were looking for it … for whatever reason … a normal service visit or engine warning light problem or other mechanical problem they wouldn't need to know . The calibration software would never cause a problem .

Austin160 · Jun 23rd, 2018, 20:58

My slant on this is that the build record retrieved from a VIN enquiry will only state the additions/extras added at the time the vehicle was built - it is not a restrospective record.
If Polestar is added to any record then I would anticipate that it is simply added to an 'inter dealer' record, where the VIN (or is it simply recorded against the reg. No. at the time) can be enquired about at any main dealer.

DieselDoNicely · Jun 24th, 2018, 11:06

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Originally Posted by Austin160

My slant on this is that the build record retrieved from a VIN enquiry will only state the additions/extras added at the time the vehicle was built - it is not a restrospective record.
If Polestar is added to any record then I would anticipate that it is simply added to an 'inter dealer' record, where the VIN (or is it simply recorded against the reg. No. at the time) can be enquired about at any main dealer.

And the insurance company can see it too.

DDN

Jun 20th, 2018, 09:52	#1
humming Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 16:35 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Worthing	Are dealer fitted options added to the VIN list of options I have recently had a couple of extras added to my 15 month old XC60 by the Volvo dealer, a reversing camera and a Polestar update. I am the second owner of this XC60. As the polestar update is cross reference to the VIN number for the certificate, and as these options were added by the dealer, do they then get added to the list of options on the car referenced by the VIN number? __________________ 2017: XC60 D5 SE Lux Nav, AWD, Geartronic, Polestar, Panoramic Roof, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Windows

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humming Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2019 16:35 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Worthing	Clan, Do you know if the Polestar update would appear on a VIN check for my car, as though it was an original option, or is it just a dealer database thing?? __________________ 2017: XC60 D5 SE Lux Nav, AWD, Geartronic, Polestar, Panoramic Roof, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Windows

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AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	I'd expect it'd appear on the cars records so that should you take it to a different dealer for servicing it'd appear. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

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Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	If they're fitted by the dealer then no, they're accessories rather than options if retro fitted. Options are those offered by the factory. J.

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Austin160 Master Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cardiff	My slant on this is that the build record retrieved from a VIN enquiry will only state the additions/extras added at the time the vehicle was built - it is not a restrospective record. If Polestar is added to any record then I would anticipate that it is simply added to an 'inter dealer' record, where the VIN (or is it simply recorded against the reg. No. at the time) can be enquired about at any main dealer.

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