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12/3/2023 at 8:10am
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Quote: Originally posted by les + june on 11/3/2023
I uninstalled the via Michelin app on my IPad and reinstalled it and it has got the caravan option.



Les



The App does, but not the website, which is what I use. I have emailed them, yet again, this morning.

Post last edited on 12/03/2023 08:21:17


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via mobile 20/3/2023 at 1:39pm
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I use the atlas and read the legend. If in doubt, I miss it out and go elsewhere. However usually if there is a caravan site, there will be access. But, and there is always one, or two. Sites can be steep. I've been on a couple where they tow you up the hill to save your car!


12/4/2023 at 12:51pm
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Update: Had another email from Viamichelin, and it looks as if the caravan option will only remain on the App for a short time, before being removed altogether. From the hugely increased amount of pop-up adverts on the ViaMichelin website, it seems they are concentrating on trying to flog you a hotel, or a cruise, or various other things, rather than provide route planning!

Hello Ms. Aldridge,

We apologize for the delay in this late response.

We understand your disappointment at the removal of this option and we thank you for your message which allows the teams to prioritize future services.

Following major improvement work on the route calculator, the teams had to remove this option without a precise date for a return to the ViaMichelin site.

In the meantime, the option remains available for a few additional months on our ViaMichelin application.

Michelin advisors remain at your disposal and thank you for your trust.


28/4/2023 at 11:33am
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It seems that there are even more problems now, with Viamichelin route planning. Whilst it gives you a total cost it no longer breaks this down into the cost of the tolls, and the cost of fuel for each option. Instead it gives you banners across the top, with links to AirFrance, the Caravan Club and a variety of other useless information.

Anyone using a good route planner which gives three options, and the cost of fuel and tolls for each option? Sanef only gives you a recommended route as far as I can see.


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28/4/2023 at 12:34pm
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On my desktop the Via Michelin still has the three categories.Is it a mobile app problem?


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via mobile 28/4/2023 at 1:20pm
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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 28/4/2023
On my desktop the Via Michelin still has the three categories.Is it a mobile app problem?



My mobile app is still showing three routes choose route then slide page up and it shows the cost of tolls and fuel.


28/4/2023 at 2:11pm
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I have just updated the app on the mobile and get the three categories still.


Val, have you upset them somehow?


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29/4/2023 at 8:09am
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Quote: Originally posted by SGThomas on 28/4/2023
I have just updated the app on the mobile and get the three categories still.


Val, have you upset them somehow?



More than likely, with my persistent questions.

I don't use the App, but the website. Ths morning's adverts are for Tui holidays, and BlaBla car!


29/4/2023 at 8:24am
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I now longer trust the routings as being up to date. A few days ago I was after a route from Poland to Iasi in Romania and viaMichelin route was through Ukraine

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04/10/2023 at 9:26am
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Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 27/2/2023
Quote: Originally posted by roy gallafant on 25/2/2023
Thanks for replying Les. I tried to find Val A's post but couldn't find it so I have contacted via Michelin, let's see if I get a reply.

Roy



Here is what Michelin wrote back to me initially on the 8th February:

We have received your message concerning the "car with caravan" option.

Following work carried out by the “ViaMichelin” teams to improve the route calculator, this option is no longer available and should be back soon.


We apologize for the inconvenience caused.


Michelin advisors remain at your disposal and thank you for your trust.

Cordially,

And in response to a second email suggesting it still wasn't working:

Hello Mrs A,

We have received your last message and have passed on your comments to the teams concerned in order to improve the service.

Michelin advisors remain at your disposal and thank you for your trust.

I'm afraid that after the second email I don't hold out much change of the caravan option being returned.



Latest message on 7th September 2023 (not accessed until today):

Hello Mrs Aldridge,

We are pleased to inform you that the “Car with caravan” option is once again operational on the ViaMichelin website:

https://www.viamichelin.fr/

Hoping that this service will be useful to you during your next trips, we remain available for any further information.

Michelin advisors remain attentive to your needs and thank you for your trust.

Sincerely,

Sasha
ViaMichelin

So some good news at last, and proves persistence pays off. I sent a message at least once a month!


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via mobile 04/10/2023 at 9:15pm
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Well done!


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