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Sasha222

24-09-2010 00:12

Re: Sat Nav recommendation

I just bought a tom tom today for hubbys birthday and so far it seems to be easy to use. Now have to figure out why it wont stay on the windscreen. I put it on and turned the wheel to lock it but it keeps falling of :(

Uncle Peter

24-09-2010 00:15

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You have to make sure your windscreen is DEAD clean: no bits of muck or grease before sticking it on or it will fall off when you least want/expect it to.

Sasha222

24-09-2010 00:18

Re: Sat Nav recommendation

Thanks Peter. Another job on the list so for tomorrow. :(

Uncle Peter

24-09-2010 00:22

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Originally Posted by defirish (Post 35097221)

Thanks Peter. Another job on the list so for tomorrow. :(

No probs :) I'd had enough of mine falling off into the footwell. Don't forget to wipe the screen after you take it off as well to remove any traces of it being there. Little scrotes who break into cars tend to look for these things before they break in and rummage around in your glove box for the goodies even if the satnav isn't there.

Sasha222

24-09-2010 00:26

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Ya I saw that on a tv programme. A criminal who was very proudly showing the cars that they go for to steal. The one thing he said he looked out for was the mark on the windscreen for the SatNavs. He was quite proud showing of how they get into the cars and what to look out for :shocked:

Saaf_laandon_mo

24-09-2010 10:19

Re: Sat Nav recommendation

Does anyone have opinions on either of the following:

Garmin Nuvi 265WT Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Europe - Â£139
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...Id_165685#dtab

Mio Navman 575 Traffic Sat Nav - UK, ROI & Europe Â£149.00
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...Id_165685#dtab

Which one would you go for?

Peter_

24-09-2010 11:21

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I find TomToms to be the easiest to use and would always go for one of them to be honest.

tweetiepooh

24-09-2010 11:26

Re: Sat Nav recommendation

Quote:

Originally Posted by altis (Post 34775393)

Garmin offer lifetime updates for European mapping for Â£99.99

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=256

Quote:

Originally Posted by defirish (Post 35097230)

Solve the windscreen issue with a dash mat. Essential a heavy beanbag with a plate in the middle to attach satnav to. If parking somewhere dodgy simply take every thing out though most times I just leave it all there, unit included.

Lord Nikon

24-09-2010 12:28

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35097331)

I have always found mio devices to be a pain to use and to upgrade, go with the Garmin there is FAR more support to be found for them.

Sasha222

24-09-2010 20:15

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Originally Posted by tweetiepooh (Post 35097364)

You can get that cheaper at Amazon - around Â£60 for the same. (Actually you get a voucher but the end result is the same.)

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Solve the windscreen issue with a dash mat. Essential a heavy beanbag with a plate in the middle to attach satnav to. If parking somewhere dodgy simply take every thing out though most times I just leave it all there, unit included.

Thanks tweetiepooh for your help

Scrubbs

24-09-2010 20:31

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Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35097361)

I find TomToms to be the easiest to use and would always go for one of them to be honest.

me too, except it cost's a lot to get a new map, Â£34 a year.
unless of course you decide to go the internet ahem:naughty: route.
(did you see what I did there? :D route... sat nav???........I'll get me coat:Sprint:........where's me tom tom:))

Hom3r

24-09-2010 20:37

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TOM TOM is the best.

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Originally Posted by Scrubbs (Post 35097683)

You don't need to spend Â£34 year on new maps.

I've had mine for nearly 4 years and nev needed to update the map.

Scrubbs

24-09-2010 20:45

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35097688)

TOM TOM is the best.

---------- Post added at 20:37 ---------- Previous post was at 20:36 ----------

You don't need to spend Â£34 year on new maps.

I've had mine for nearly 4 years and nev needed to update the map.

neither did I, till it/I got lost on a trip to cornwall because of new roads. That's when I went the "internet route" (see that... I did it again...:))and downloaded the new maps and apps.

Saaf_laandon_mo

25-09-2010 05:30

Re: Sat Nav recommendation

I went for the garmin. It had very good reviews compared against more expensive tom toms. The free traffic updates for life were a small factor when deciding, but the thing that swung it was the bluetooth. I'd have had to pay a bit extra for that on tom tom.

Sasha222

25-09-2010 17:40

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35097859)

Glad you were able to find something you liked in the end. ;)

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