Lifetime map Updates in the UK?

theloft · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:16 pm Post subject:

It staggers me that some people are happy to pay TomTom what I consider to be extortionate prices for map updates. Either they are rich enough so that it doesn't bother them or the company are paying ! My son has just purchased a Garmin for the very reason that lifetime map updates are free, whereas I, who use my Tom Tom GPS about 6 or 7 times a year (OAP) am required to pay £33.75 p.a. Not bothering this year, as last time I paid for 2 years worth and often found that the maps were NOT up to date, e.g. road junctions which have changed are not shown and in particular mini-roundabouts are often missing. The junction on the A404 at Hazlemere X-roads between Amersham and High Wycombe, has not been altered for 10 years or more, but is incorrect on the TT maps. Have told them but nothing happens.

xtraseller · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:23 pm Post subject:

The Garmin (Navteq) are just as good / bad as the TomTom mapping as far as errors / updates concerned

TomTom units can come with lifetime mapping updates in some countries, although not the UK - yet - it won't be long

Mio have just launched a unit for £120 which includes lifetime map updates (TomTom Maps on the Mio)

As to rich or company paying - for me it isn't either. I just use my sat nav daily on multi-trips and it is worth less than 10p a day to me to know while not perfect, I have the best mapping I can

If I used my sat-nav like you, a few times a year, then I agree - the map updates are probably not worth it, just replace the unit when you need to
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Andy_P · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:59 pm Post subject:

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