How to buy map update service?

MrT · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:09 pm Post subject:

TomTom phoned me back and advised that the 30% discount in the Sale only applies (applied) if you had to pay the full price for the map update service, ie if your map is a long way out of date.

If you order the map update service and get a discount as your map is up to date, the sale does not apply to you.

The moral of this is don't believe a TomTom email offer.

The solution to buy the map update service when it is not offered is to log out of Home with the device connected. Home will then offer the map update service and logs you in again when you go to checkout.
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molerat · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:37 pm Post subject:

I am waiting for a 6 for the price of 4 updates offer, still got until march though Smile

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DennisN · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:50 pm Post subject:

technik · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:57 pm Post subject:

davemor · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 09, 2006 Posts: 8

Argos currently showing for £24.99:-
TomTom Sat Nav 12 Month Map Update Service.
Excluded from the Argos 30 day money back guarantee. 504/4092
Seems a good deal if you want to update maps as cheaper than buying just one from Tomtom direct.
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Anita · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:32 pm Post subject:

JockTamsonsBairn · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:06 am Post subject:

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:28 am Post subject:

I notice that the ad says ALL TT devices but one of the two feedbacks says it's not for older models.

spook51 · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:38 am Post subject:

I'll let you know, I'm popping into Argos later today.

JockTamsonsBairn · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:11 pm Post subject:

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:21 pm Post subject:

They did say old models. I think he mentioned a 300???

spook51 · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:11 pm Post subject:

I bought the map update card from Argos but when I enter the activation code I get the following message:

The activation code you entered is valid but the associated product doesn't work with your device type or with the version of the application on it. Please install the latest version of the device application by clicking "Update my device" in the main menu. Then enter your activation code again. As soon as you activate your code, the associated product will be available for download and/or use.

I did update my 940 using TT Home immediately before trying to use the activation code but I'm thinking the error may be because I don't have the most recent map installed - am I right?

matthewj · Frequent Visitor Joined: Apr 03, 2006 Posts: 751

reyn · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 31, 2003 Posts: 24

Found this on Argos Q&A
Hi, thank you for your question.

I have looked into this for you and can confirm the TomTom Sat Nav 12 Month Map Update Service depends on the age of the maps on your navigation device. Please visit the manufacturer’s website where you can put in your device model number and this advice and this information will be provided.

Map Update Service can only be brought for maps that you already won and will usually be offered at a discounted price depending on the age of your map.

Thank you for using Question and Answer.

Not too clear, don't think I'll risk it for my XL-1

edit: Looks like you need either a recent or even latest map to get the discounted price.

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