Is there an added charge for the UK maps?
837540
Hello,there is no extra fee for UK Maps,we will instruct you how to install the UK Maps well,thanks for your attention.
1291425
I have been in contact with a guy in China who informed me today 8/5/14 that there was a $81 cost to get the map updates. However mine was shipped (about 3 weeks ago) and it has the latest maps) for my area. I live in Missouri.
1392418
Thanks P. Romero. I would really like to buy from Amazon because of the price and what not but I don't want to have to pay $75 for a map update after I buy. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.
281465
No, it has US maps only. If you want Europe maps you will need to buy them separately. It looks like that in US this model is named "VIA 1400M" and Europe it has name "Start 20"
1832629
Just purchased a lifetime map subscription yesterday. The downloaded map says "US & Canada". Note also that the product description on the Amazon page says "detailed maps for United States and Canada".
845197
I believe topographical maps are available in a desperate package from Magellan for a fee. Check with them online for details and pricing.
994291
You will not need to upgrade your maps. Things do not change in Europe as they do here. I would suggest you preload your destinations here so that when your feet hit the ground turn on your GPS and go. I used those maps in October 2010 with no problems.
1174720
There is a fee only if you subscribe to a live traffic service or something similar. There is no monthly fee to use the GPS to map your trips and get directions. However, at some point you'll want/need to update your maps, which you'll pay a fee for. OnStar requires a monthly fee, but it does more than GPS mapping.
2057285
My garmin was loaded with the maps of Europe. I do not know how it was done because I bought it used from Amazon. Sorry that I can not answer your question. I questioned the seller to make sure it had european maps because I needed it for my vacation. I use to get the same GPS with my car rental from kemwel.com and they would give me the same garmin with european maps for $40. I go to Europe 2 times a year so I figured it would be cheaper to buy a GPS.
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Should you receive a unit with the older maps:Several of us who received the older v. 8 maps have been promised the new v. 2008 maps at no charge when the DVD is available. Can't promise, but Garmin was very nice to me about getting the map updates. I contacted techsupp, but others have also contacted product support with success. Hopefully Garmin has changed their policy to provide the map updates for free now, if you've purchased since the new version started shipping.
2080166
Yes, but be aware of certain models. You will have to pay high cost for map updates. Make sure you buy a model that offers free lifetime up dates.
1444797
Normal no, pay to update maps yearly if you want to. I have operated with mine for 5years and have only done 1 map upgrade. So free to operate except the one map upgrade.
1300651
No you do not have to buy a service, but it only comes with north america and canada maps, so you will have to buy the maps for the UK, from there you are good to go. there is no monthly service contract unless you want weather and traffic updates sent to your GPS device. I purchased mine for the same reason I will be living in london for the next six months.
19061
There are Garmin maps that you can purchase or download for free. I have seen Great Britain Garmin maps, so I am sure they have one for the entire UK.
630380
I'm not a tester and don't own the unit (not yet anyway), but I've been checking it out... yes, the monthly service is $10-13 after the initial 3 month free period expires. Based on my experience with other units, this is about the same as the cost of one or more map updates per year that other vendors charge for, but the service includes more ... so for me, this will not be a big concern.
169926
Absolutely. In fact, that is pretty much what you are paying for. You can enter coordinates in any of several different formats, and the device will lead you in a straight line to that location. But be advised, you will have to pay extra to download that pretty map they show in the picture.
1130409
You can, but you have to estimate as the lines aren't really drawn. They sell a different map just for the US, though!