If you have to ask, you don't understand it.

 

Uh ah ah aha ha

Good one!

 

You've got to be kidding. Or trolling.

I'll take Google Maps on my 12 inch screen, thank you very much.

 

Not kidding. I've traveled the US with a Garmin on the dash. Have you used a Garmin?

 

No they did not replace my head unit. They ruled that out as the problem.

It’s funny that you mentioned rattles. I had one somewhere around the console that drove me nuts unless I had the music turned up. It could never be replicated by the dealer either. I was trying to get the electronics repaired. If they started pulling anything apart I was going to ask them to tighten everything up. I never got that far.

 

I use a Garmin that has free lifetime map updates. Use it here and also used it to travel Europe and Australia by car. Very accurate and with free updates always current. Use it in my Lexus and Corvette. Maps in the Lexus now almost 7 years old. And don't have to use any of my limited data on the phone either.

 

I bought one many years ago, before cars and phones had nav. Returned it because it was too much of a pain in the butt and not worth the effort.

 

Where I thought it was easy to use and non-intrusive and a simple to use alternative to a complex linking of software that can and does go wrong. Not that I ever have had any trouble with the several I have owned if I did I would just go get another. No time at the dealership wasted no hours of troubleshooting and frustration just go get another one.

 

Unless I am wrong from what I read Garmin requires a smart phone for real time nav which I consider important. For anyone that is tired of or doesn't want advanced teck just maps and directions would be available. I for one welcome and look forward to advancing teck and learning where as my wife wants it as simple as it can be. Everybody is different.

 

Did those Garmin units have live traffic? I had a TomTom way back when but it was a drop inferior to Waze these days

 

Real time directions, navigation, and no phone required. The Garmin connects to the satellite itself.

 

I think the latest models do Mike...

 

Per Google AI:

Garmin real-time traffic information is generally not available without a smartphone connection. While some older Garmin devices used to receive traffic data via an external receiver (like a cable with a built-in FM receiver), these methods are now discontinued. To get real-time traffic updates on newer Garmin devices, you typically need to pair your device with a smartphone via Bluetooth and use the Garmin Drive app or Smartphone Link app to receive the data.

 

For those who still value their privacy Garmin has no tracking or data collection.

 

Per Google AI:

Yes, Garmin devices collect and track a wide range of data, including location, activity, and personal information. This data is used to provide various features like GPS tracking, activity analysis, and personalized insights.