Satellite radio with lifetime subscription

[JimmyFrack]

We have 2 tdi and my wife's car has the lifetime sirius subscription on it. We're thinking of replacing her 2010 Jetta sedan with a 2013 or 2014 Tiguan SE does anyone happen to know if the satellite receiver can be exchanged between the 2 vehicles without jumping through all kinds of hoops to make it work. I would hate to give up the subscription to a car that is just being crushed.

 

[MK6_TDI]

Just ask for the manager when you call. Xm is really good about making you happy before they let you off the phone.

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[Mark_J]

I recently switched our lifetime subscription from our 1998 Jetta TDI to our 2014 Passat with a $75.00 fee. They told me I can switch it up to 7 times.

 

[Rico567]

What does this have to do with the Dieselgate topic area?

 

[tomc585]

Depends on when you bought the subscription. I bought mine in 2009 and (according to the contract) can only be transferred once for a fee unless the radio is inoperative can not be repaired. Im in the same boat, if my car is bought back Im out of my one time allowable transfer (for a fee). You may find a customer service person to help and be lenient.

 

[fredthe]

What does this have to do with the Dieselgate topic area?

Um, because it's an issue with selling a Dieselgate car back to VW? Why wouldn't it be?

 

[DanB36]

I bought mine in 2009 and (according to the contract) can only be transferred once for a fee unless the radio is inoperative can not be repaired.

I'm sure that could be arranged...

 

[cmarcho]

My sister won a free lifetime subscription many years ago, then sold the car it was on. She told me I could have it if I could get it transferred. So about a year ago, I called with her login info and got it transferred to my 2008 Corvette. They did not charge me a thing to move it. Got it merged with my existing account and all was good.

I sold the 2008 Corvette two weeks ago and bought a new C7 Corvette. I literally just called them 30 minutes ago, moved the lifetime sub to the new Corvette and they did want to charge me $75 this time, but I acted very upset and surprised that they want to charge me just to move the radio over. Supervisor waived the fee and I now have lifetime on my new car.

It can be moved, worst case you pay $75, but act shocked and in disbelief that you have to pay to do something so simple on their part and it will usually get waived.

 

[GDM]

Caution that this can depend on when you bought the lifetime subscription, and possibly who you reach on the phone at XM/Sirius.

Their own policy changed a couple times, based on when you bought the lifetime service. Some can be transferred an unlimited number of times, some only a couple, some supposedly cannot be transferred at all. YMMV, I guess.

 

[gmcjetpilot]

Just tell them your old radio broke, was stolen or damaged if you fall into the last catigory... and give them a new SN number.... They will charge... $75.

https://listenercare.siriusxm.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4555/~/is-my-lifetime-subscription-transferable%3F

Is my Lifetime subscription transferable?

If you purchased your Lifetime subscription

• Before June 20, 2005: Yes, it is transferable from one radio to another any number of times.*
• From June 20, 2005 until September 7, 2007: Yes, your Lifetime subscription is transferable a maximum of three times.*
• On or after September 8, 2007: Lifetime subscriptions associated with home, portable or dock & play radios can be transferred a maximum of three times.* Lifetime subscriptions first associated with or transferred to radios installed in vehicles by automakers or dealers are NOT transferable unless the radio is stolen, accidentally damaged or defective.

Once a lifetime subscription associated with a home, portable, or dock & play radio is transferred to a radio installed by an automaker or dealer, the subscription becomes non-transferable. Otherwise, Lifetime subscriptions associated with a home, portable or dock & play radio can be transferred a maximum of three times, for a fee.*

Please call 1-866-635-2349 to make the transfer. Read more about Lifetime Plans in our Customer Agreement. Please note that Lifetime subscriptions are no longer being offered to new subscribers.

*There is a $75 fee for each permitted transfer. Each of the fees which you may be charged will be subject to applicable taxes.


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[wilcharl]

Accidently smash the screen before you turn the car in.

 

[ottomatic]

I am going to Best Buy & take the radio out of my JSW which has a lifetime & put in an El-Cheapo Or just say the radio was stolen