Satnav rip-off

geoffeales replied on 10/05/2021 15:14

Posted on 10/05/2021 15:14

Having purchased a gem of a Mazda CX-5 (2015 model with 22k on the clock) I set about updating the built-in GPS. So I downloaded the Mazda app and inserted my SD card, to discover they only provide free updates for the first three years and then wanted £160 for the next three years. My £60 TomTom came with free updates for life, but I really didn't want things stuck to the screen with cables dangling down when I have a factory-fitted GPS already, so I went to Ebay and found a ready updated card for £25. Let the buyer beware - it pays to shop around!

EmilysDad replied on 11/05/2021 15:43

Posted on 11/05/2021 15:36 by commeyras

Brave talk ED!  Mine does not say please nor is she late with instructions - the sat nav that is!

Posted on 11/05/2021 15:43

I can be brave .... she doesn't look in here 😉😉

geoffeales replied on 11/05/2021 17:49

Posted on 11/05/2021 12:04 by

I rarely use the built in satnav and although the car is 5 years old MB have never attempted to sell me an update after the 3 y free years

I prefer the TomTom anyway as its easier to use, free updates , Archies POI's and routes can be planned and downloaded from TomTom Mydrive

Posted on 11/05/2021 17:49

I must admit I was seriously tempted to stick with TomTom as a gismo I have grown to love and trust (not to mention the free updates). My other "beef" about built-in statnavs is that you have to take both eyes off the road whereas you can place the TomTom in the corner of the screen where it's just about in your line of vision. I just don't like all the dangly wires when you have one in the car already.

geoffeales replied on 11/05/2021 17:57

Posted on 10/05/2021 22:07 by davetommo

How often does a sat nav really need updating. Roads do change but you can get round the changes following signs. About 5 or 6 years ago I got off the ferry in Holland and according to the Land Rover sat nav I was going through a field. I just followed the signs till the sat nav and road were both the same.

 

Posted on 11/05/2021 17:57

Even driving the Mazda home from West Country Cars in Yeovil (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) I came across a brand new layout at M5/J25 which completely flummoxed the satnav! Roads/junctions are being built all the time. Of course one can always buy a road atlas every other year!

davetommo replied on 11/05/2021 18:15

Posted on 11/05/2021 17:57 by geoffeales

Even driving the Mazda home from West Country Cars in Yeovil (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) I came across a brand new layout at M5/J25 which completely flummoxed the satnav! Roads/junctions are being built all the time. Of course one can always buy a road atlas every other year!

Posted on 11/05/2021 18:15

Could you not just follow the road signs till you got back on track.

Tigi replied on 11/05/2021 19:00

Posted on 11/05/2021 19:00

Volvo Sensus Maps are free to download at home and transfer to car as often as you like until 2025 just as a matter of interest. Can also be loaded over air direct to car.

kentman replied on 11/05/2021 23:22

Posted on 11/05/2021 23:22

My recent cars have had their own sat nav but I still use my caravan and motorhome tomtom when towing. Also, when driving with the car solo  in areas with some very narrow roads where the nearside of the car can get scratched by brambles when squeezing past oncoming vehicles (eg. Devon) I use the tomtom set to 'light motorhome' so that it will choose better routes. 

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