I do find "Lane Assist", a feature of the Garmin proprietry maps a winner, especially in Europe. Additionally the freebie maps can have a lot more detail although too much detail can be a nuisance. These maps are usually more up to date than the Garmin ones as the Garmin ones are often only updated yearly. The winner is alternative world wide Garmin maps can be readily downloaded free or donation ware.
You can buy a Garmin car GPS with life time maps update however thats not really the winner. However by far my preferred is a stand alone Garmin car GPS. My phone heats up alot while using the navigation function so if it is also exposed to the heat of the sun then I fear it might self destruct. Yes phone GPS in a car do work great however it can be hard on the phone battery unless of course you have the phone plugged into the car aux socket. Goodmorning Here's some of my observations for GPS application in a car, of course everyones preference is different. The bloody thing just about does everything including making the coffee ! Quick uopdate.all I had to do was read the features shown at the link I supplied in post #4. Now to find tomtom's support email etc and put them under the blowtorch ! Map & Software updates are available at no cost
I have yet to talk to tiomtom's support, but an email I received back from Garmin assures me that :: I did read a few articles that mentioned that update thing with windows etc, but then read on to find that they all update via wireless technology now.including TomTom. It appears to depend on the model selected.I will figure it out. I have it in mind (so far) to look for a Nissan X-Trail, os I may find what I am looking for already installed. I haven't had a semi nice car for quite some time.well in excess of 15 years.(divorces have kept me poor).so I have lost touch with some of the inclusions that are now regarded as 'normal'.