Polestar Optimisation dealer pricing? - Page 2

MikeGMT · Jul 9th, 2019, 19:38

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Originally Posted by SuffolkBoy

I checked with my insurer (Aviva) before having it installed and they advised that there would be no change to my premium.

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Originally Posted by simonjedrake

I was only charged an additional c£24/annum from LV For Polestar.

My insurer told me to sling my hook if I got 'optimised' . . . so I did, got Polestar and found a different insurer with a more enlightened attitude, and for a slight increase over the original premium (£13). Should've known, as soon as I mentioned P* to my previous insurer they didn't have a clue what I was talking about. Oh well, their loss.

bobby2000 · Jul 9th, 2019, 21:01

I paid £650 back in October 2017
I'm insured with Admiral and was told that there wouldn't be an increase.

Paul Wildsmith · Jul 9th, 2019, 21:05

interesting - when I was insured a few years back with Admiral they wouldn't countenance it at all. Now with Aviva and as the previous post says, no charge (and also no charge for amending policy).

Crockers · Jul 9th, 2019, 21:24

NFU didn't charge me any extra.

But when I enquired about an APR stage 1 remap to my Golf GTi they said about 30% But then that tune takes it from 235 bhp to around 300 bhp. Not the miserly 10bhp of Polestar 😂

justj · Jul 9th, 2019, 22:18

Excuse my ignorance. But what’s the benefit for 10bhp?

WhatNext? · Jul 9th, 2019, 22:57

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Originally Posted by justj

Excuse my ignorance. But what’s the benefit for 10bhp?

£££ for Volvo

MikeGMT · Jul 9th, 2019, 23:22

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Originally Posted by justj

Excuse my ignorance. But what’s the benefit for 10bhp?

Does a lot more than just boost the engine output. All sorts of other parameters are changed including auto shift points, throttle response, changes the way the power is delivered and influences the AWD system if the vehicle is so equipped.
Really surprised me how much the driving characteristics of the car changed, really pleased with it.

justj · Jul 10th, 2019, 07:47

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Originally Posted by MikeGMT

Does a lot more than just boost the engine output. All sorts of other parameters are changed including auto shift points, throttle response, changes the way the power is delivered and influences the AWD system if the vehicle is so equipped.
Really surprised me how much the driving characteristics of the car changed, really pleased with it.

Thanks.

taylora · Jul 10th, 2019, 07:58

It really should be offered as standard rather than a sub-standard piece of software as standard.

Zebster · Jul 10th, 2019, 09:41

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Originally Posted by taylora

It really should be offered as standard rather than a sub-standard piece of software as standard.

Volvo are deliberately making their product sub-optimal and then charging a hefty premium for restoring it to being optimal. It's a pretty shoddy practice.

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bobby2000 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2024 18:30 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seaford View Photos By: bobby2000	I paid £650 back in October 2017 I'm insured with Admiral and was told that there wouldn't be an increase. __________________ 2018 XC60 T5 Inscription, Polestar, Air Suspension, Pilot assist, Intellisafe Pro, Front Parking Assist, 360 Camera, Denim Blue, Dark Tinted and Laminated glass. Power child locks. Tempa spare. Smart fortwo brabus 451. Remapped to 130bhp.

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Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 21:28 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	interesting - when I was insured a few years back with Admiral they wouldn't countenance it at all. Now with Aviva and as the previous post says, no charge (and also no charge for amending policy). __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	NFU didn't charge me any extra. But when I enquired about an APR stage 1 remap to my Golf GTi they said about 30% But then that tune takes it from 235 bhp to around 300 bhp. Not the miserly 10bhp of Polestar 😂 __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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justj Junior Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2022 08:19 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northampton	Excuse my ignorance. But what’s the benefit for 10bhp?

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