Sat Nav Deals & Offers

Why has this not been expired; it has not been available for £215 since the day after it was posted.....

Tom Tom and other companies make nearly all their profits from maps. If anyone really thought Lifetime Maps meant lifetime they are gullible. They've done a lot better than one free update out of the box and that's it.

Wouldn't buy a tomtom product again they remove lifetime maps after 3 years

Anyone that suggests Google Maps is an acceptable alternative to a Tom Tom has never had a standalone satnav. Google Maps just doesn't compare, Tom Tom spend a lot of time massaging the raw maps into something useful, Google might do that but they certainly don't put anywhere near the same amount of effort in and is frustrating for anything but the simplest journey. This Tom Tom is good, I got one for my girlfriend last year, but given how powerful it'd innards are it's the slowest TOM Tom I've ever used, they filled it with too many bells and whistles and it can't cope.

Not available at £215 anymore......expire

'Lifetime map updates' worked once for me. Dishonest company. Have spent my money elsewhere. Avoid.

This one is not on the affected list, at least not yet anyway, so hot at this price, for now. https://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/obsolete-products/?affid=1503186&tduid=920135d7e25b67e56eeafc387fe05e66

I think it’s worded lifetime maps for the life of your device. So they could end them anytime. Still dishonest though.

It depends on the serial number of your device. I have this model and its not affected, I still get the map updates. Saying that you could be buying this and then find you can't update it.

michaeloswell: Never buy a Tomtom, their customer support is non existent, the allow updates that brick devices and won't stand by them. AvoidAviod ConCon

No uk maps, handy lol

You are missing the point of this.. it's not me arguing that at all!

someone said they spoke to online chat, just got mine and no uk map, now have to f about returning it

Might wanna pay attention to the thread before making yourself look silly laughing at others ;)

no uk map on it haha

They've also got the 595 model for £390. That's a huge saving compared to anywhere else. Plus up to 24m interest free :)

If motorcycle specific then they're normally waterproof and can still be used wearing gloves.

Why is it when anything has the word motorcycle in it like sat nav or camera the price is 4x that of a car?

I wasn't insinuating there was anything wrong with his comment, much the opposite the picture in my head that came to mind was pretty funny

Some bikers use things called tank bags which have a clear pocket for a map so there's nothing wrong with the ops comment

if ye cannae pay fer data the what u will do? or imagine when yer in a deadspot fer 4g yer ?

I'd be more inclined to believe it from Garmin. Perfect chance of one-upmanship. Plus maps/sat-navs are slightly less core to Garmin's business

Anyone who believes the lifetime maps promise should take a look at the recent TomTom thread on here (embarrassed)

‘you can also link your mobile for live traffic upsates. lifetime update of maps provided. entire Europe normal price around 140 for eu version. Or just use your mobile for the whole lot and save yourself £99?

OK I'll get rid of mine.

well i am not aware of any app and i am not even gonna try look for one just to correct you. the whole point of this site is to post deals and this is the best price for this particular item your personal opinion about sat nav does not really matter

I'm using LG G2 personally but found speed not always correct and speaker is not loud enough (tomtom app) so I'm also after a proper satnav for longer trips.. But wouldn't buy a sat nav without traffic though.

I’m sure you can do that with an app on a phone, please correct me if I’m wrong.

well its personal preference i guess but i bought it because my brother is driving instructor and you can record custom route in this sat nav which help student with there training.

Speed cameras in Here maps - are you sure? Last time I used certainly the app did not show any and was the only reason I ditched it.

Google own waze and use some of wazes data in Google maps.

Navmii off line sat nav I have been using no need to use up data

I've used Google maps offline for all my trips in the UK and abroad for the last few years. It has always got me where I need to go with a minimum of fuss and you can put a direct shortcut to any of your saved routes directly on your home screen.

Used to use Tom Tom few years back - but its old news now - cant compete with Waze which is free and far more rapid with real time info...

Expired 129.99 now

I have this SatNav. It's a bit slow and the windscreen sucker is pretty bad.

Here maps is best,

Why do people still buy these plenty of good apps

https://smartphones.gadgethacks.com/how-to/waze-101-download-routes-for-offline-use-android-0180516/

Also, being an older model, the lifetime map updates will probably end sooner, too.

Only for those few who intend to take it to the USA! Hardly a lot better than other features you will use on a more frequent basis.

Not keen on these which rely on being tethered to a phone in order to work. Prefer my VIA live 5000 which has its own SIM.

The older model has world maps. So a lot better.

Why is this older (discontinued) model better than the newer Via 53, especially as some may value the Siri/Google Now integration? £10 more for the latest model seems fair and this is the lowest price.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tomtom-go-510-5-inch-traffic-sat-nav-world-maps-case-driving-test-deluxe-pc-dvd-rom-12999-argos-2849078 Sorry slightly different deal 10 pounds more but with driving test dvd.

If it has it’s not on the mobile app when searching for it. Great deal. Bought this a while back and it’s a very good satnav. Used in a few countries.

Lifetime Traffic is a brilliant extra

Link ?

Already been posted.

TomTom go at £15 per year on android is a great alternative, includes traffic, speed cameras and all available world maps. It has all the functions as the standalone devices.

Any map app will show you the roads, and any one is as good as any other, but things have moved on - the info you need it to show is traffic hold-ups so you can avoid them. Where I live, getting the wrong info between Coventry and Birmingham on the M6 means the difference between sitting an hour or more in near stationary traffic or not! Unfortunately the traffic info on Google is bizarre. eg. Last night immediately before I left home at 8pm it was telling me streets near home were seriously choked near the Supermarket - they weren't as I drove straight through, no congestion whatsoever! It constantly over or under reports serious congestion making it useless, often it is reporting traffic conditions about half an hour or more out of date. TomTom Go on android phones is the better option. when there is serious congestion it reroutes you, and it is generally only proper congestion it reports: 15 quid a year if you must pay for it(!) Even the freebie Waze gives better, more usable info than Google Maps because it has data given by users on the street.

Isn't it better to just buy a car phone holder for a couple of quid and used Google maps. Better because it will direct you the quickest route around any traffic/roadworks and you can use it hands free just by saying "Ok Google, navigate me to nearest MacDonalds or where ever you want to go.

Nonsense still using a 5 year old TT bang up to date no issues. Best Sat Nav by a long way

Never trust TomTom , they force updates that kill satnavs and then charge for repairs.

Have put this info on other posts but dont buy the 52 if you need anything more detailed than a postcode level mapping as it doesnt accept street names after a postcode - crucial when in the depths of the countryside etc. Plenty of info on TomTom forums about this issue.

Good saving but consider getting the one with the built in SIM card instead of pairing with smartphone. Our 520 is forever loosing connection to smartphone and therefore unreliable traffic updates.

If the conditio is merely "good" and not "like new" or "very good" then you're most likely not getting a new product, and you're definitely not getting any warranty on that product, so yeah you've saved yourse £27 but you now have a product that can go faulty in a heartbeat within a year with no warranty coverage.

Yep, that's just dropped as well in line with the price for new. Thanks for the heads-up!

or get it from warehouse deals used-good usually come new anyway and a further 20% off. £67.58

If you are ever the slightest bit serious about your travel logistics Buy a TomTom If not Use your phone

Probably right - I have this model - took me through France and Spain twice - never an issue Tried my android for a laugh - lost signal many times - just don't drive near a non-EU border or £££££££'s on the bill

Same here.

Probably because some people think s mobile phone is as practical-I don't.

why cold ?

Looking for a lease in this!

Strange how spending this much on a 'physical' toy can arouse such sentiments, yet spending the same or more on a games console doesn't?

Such a ridiculous sentiment, unless your living like a monk the same could be said for almost everything, why have an expensive fridge? can just dig a hole in the garden, sure i dont think its wise to buy it, but your reason is just lame

Could a good looking slim youngish guy fit in the driver seat .

No - just a cheap, old Lenova with missing keys but hey ho it's still working!! Just!! LOL!!

Regarding using a phone, I don't know if this specific to my phone (which is a sh!te one really), but when I hit a zone with high buildings (ie City of London) my phone SatNav app goes completely berzeck asking me to do U-turn, turn left and right when it is not really suitable. would a dedicated SatNav have the same problem? J

You can leave it running on sat nav. However, if you then touch the screen for any reason whilst driving then you're breaking the law and you'll likely get points if they catch you

My old one had a traffic receiver that I attached and would give live updates. Got me out off quite a few jams.

So do they have a bluetooth connection to your phone or something?

Your TomTom or other satnav etc won't have texts or notifications etc popping up on the screen.

Picked up the 51lmt-d for £110 used, perfect device

Thanks. I added an edit to my post where I was wrong.

Hijacking the thread but I have an Android head unit and been using it for a few years. Bluetooth microphone isn't great. They are good and I'd buy another in a flash but they are jack of all trades, master of none type of devices. I use it for music and sat-nav mostly. I get to use Google maps which is great. It has its own internet connection (modem add-on). As for this deal, I've been given my dad's tom-tom with its maps deleted somehow. If I can't get that working today I may buy this for him. Heat added.

I like Garmins however the (pre smartphone) traffic system has always been awful. I've been sat in jams for 2 hours that the Sat Nav said didn't exist. Not sure if the Smartphone link will be any better but it will use your data too don't forget. Prefer the older style Garmin as the screens are brighter and speedo way easier to read. Bought a 51LMT recently but sent it back because of it - that and it sent completely me the wrong way on more than one occasion.

After thinking about it, maybe I might look into an Android Headunits instead for about an extra £100. You end up with Sat Nav, Bluetooth for phone calls or playing music from your phone, phone mirroring if you decide, usb connection. Some of them you can add reverse cameras, dash cams etc. 2 totally different products, I know but just in case, has anybody used an Android Head Unit or know any recommended models?

Also did the same.

The Nextbase dash cams come with a free filter lens at the moment (costs £20 on its own) so just bought the 312GW for £89.99 total, with the free lens and 3% quidco cash back. Works for me.

Just beat me to it (y)