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Why Use a Garmin Coupon Code?

Garmin coupons can save you a lot of money, or even give you free shipping.  Typically customers who register their device will get a 10% Garmin promo code to use in the shop against any purchase of accessories.  Garmin discount codes can be used against the following products:

• Lifetime maps
• Onetime maps
• Accessories
• Nuvi and Zumo GPS devices

How to Use a Garmin Discount Code

When at the shopping cart on their official website you will see a small box near the bottom of the page which is labeled as “Discount Code”.  If you have a Garmin map discount code or coupon then this is where you should copy and paste it.  If it works the reduction or saving will be applied to your final shopping cart and check out total.

Please be aware that is does seem very hard to find any Garmin GPS coupons online that are actually valid and work so only try to use the ones that are given to you by the company themselves, which usually occurs at the point that you register your GPS or other product and device with them.

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Why Should You Buy Honda GPS Map Updates?

The latest Honda Navigation DVD for 2012 has been released this September of 2011 and contains the most up to date routes and maps that are currently available.  By getting the new Honda GPS DVD you can take advantage of all the new roads and junctions that have appeared on the nation’s streets – plus the new Honda Update DVD also includes the latest points of interest files (POIs) which include great additional places to navigate to such as gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants and much more.

Buy a Honda DVD Map Update Online

The only place you can get your hands on an official Honda Navigation DVD for 2012 is direct from the Honda Navigation.com online store.  This will let you pick and choose the model of Honda that you drive, and also the year of manufacture.

Once you have selected your vehicle the website will display the Honda GPS updates available for you and will let you add them to your cart and proceed to a payment checkout.  The Honda Navigation DVD will then be posted to you and will typically arrive within a couple of days or ordering.

Honda vehicle models covered and which have GPS map updates available for include:

• Accord
• Accord Crosstour
• CR-Z
• CRV
• Civic
• Element
• Fit
• Insight
• Odyssey
• Pilot
• Ridgeline

Installing Honda Navigation DVD GPS Updates

The install process of getting the latest GPS maps refreshed in your Honda is very simple.  Once your 2012 DVD has arrived in the post you will need to perform what is called a GPS System Upgrade in a few easy steps:

1. Start your Honda car/vehicle up
2. Turn the GPS device’s power on
3. Put the Honda Navigation DVD 2012 into the CD slot
4. It will then ask you to enter your authorization code which you can find on the DVD case
5. The automatic Honda GPS update will then commence by itself

You will just need to wait a little while until the system notifies you that the upgrade to the GPS maps has completed – and once you see that notification you are ready to drive to your next destination knowing that the maps on the Honda in-dash GPS are as current as they can possibly be.

Reasons to Update and Buy Official Honda GPS Updates

Don’t believe other websites which promise you a free download of the latest Honda Navigation DVD because there’s only one place you can get the new refreshed maps – and that’s on the Honda Navigation.com Online Store which is linked to in this guide.  Some un-official websites will claim to offer you a free Honda GPS update download rather than you paying for the legitimate Honda Navi DVD – but this won’t be the case and you will be disappointed.

I would advise that you do not go down this route for a number of reasons.  Downloading Honda updates from a website other than Honda and Navigation.com could make you run the risk of installing viruses onto your computer – plus the download you get will not work with the installed GPS in your car.

It is even possible that you could cause irreparable damage to the in-car in-dash system in your vehicle and also compromise on the security of your PC.  You need an official Honda GPS DVD – nothing else will work in your system.

What About Free Honda Navigation Updates?

Some people have emailed this website asking “can I get a free Honda GPS update DVD or download”.  The simple answer is no although some car dealers will offer you a free DVD – or occasionally there might be a promotion with the Honda store offering you a free Honda map update.

To check all of the available options for your model then make sure you click here now to visit the official Navigation.com Honda store which is the only online place where you can buy Honda Navigation DVDs.

If you would like to know more about the Honda Navigation DVD including details on which color DVDs are best for what model of vehicle, for example Accord, Civic, Odyssey, Pilot, or CRV then make sure you visit this independent website that was launched recently. It has very comprehensive information on the Honda Navi GPS update discs and is the best source anywhere on the Internet. To find out more please visit www.hondanavigationdvd.net or another website I recently discovered which specializes in the sale of Honda Navteq DVDs and Maps.

Garmin Maps Free – How Does it Work?

Garmin have some criteria when it comes to offering their customers free Garmin maps and it’s all to do with how long you have been using the product for from the date it first received a satellite signal.  Over the last few years this qualifying time frame seems to have changed and so you should refer to the official Garmin website on this link in order to check if you are able to download free Garmin Nuvi maps or not.

Their scheme is called the nuMaps Guarantee and is their way of guaranteeing that owners of their GPS devices always have the latest maps.  Make sure you visit Garmin today and see if you can access free updates for Garmin Nuvi.  If you can’t they do also do some very affordable and cheap Garmin map updates so either way you will be able to find a suitable solution for you.

Always Download Official Garmin Free Updates

You might have seen websites online that promise you Garmin maps free and invite you to click on a dodgy download link or access some torrent website.  My advice to you is that you should never try and download free update for Garmin Nuvi GPS products using this method.  The reason I say this is because many of these non-official websites could contain viruses and malware that will infect your PC when you attempt the Garmin map download.

Not only that, but there is no guarantee that the software won’t compromise or damage your Nuvi GPS when you try to install it.  There’s only one place you can download 100% Garmin map updates and that’s direct from the manufacturer themselves.  You can find a link near the top of this page which will take you to their website where you can check for the latest free Garmin Nuvi maps and full purchase options if you need to pay for a software upgrade.

Installing Free Updates for Garmin Nuvi

I have put together a guide on how best to update and install new Garmin maps on your GPS, and you can read that here.  It contains not only step-by-step instructions but also includes a video showing you how you can do it.  I can guarantee that you should find it relatively simple, even if you are not completely comfortable with the ways computers work.

Can I Download Maps for my Nuvi?

Free Garmin map updates are compatible with every single model and variation on the Nuvi range that they have ever released.  Here are just a few models that you can download free Garmin maps for – but be aware this is not a conclusive list – simply their best selling models for illustrative purposes.

• Nuvi 500
• NUvi 550
• Nuvi 1350
• Nuvi 1300
• Nuvi 1690
• Nuvi 2200
• Nuvi 250
• Nuvi 205

As I said though, this is just a sample of their products.  You can download Garmin map updates for any previous model so go and check the official website and now and get started.

How to Update Garmin Nuvi GPS Devices

Owners of Garmin Nuvi and GPS devices will firstly need to check for Garmin map updates, some of which will give you free maps for Garmin GPS, others will need to be paid for.

Once in the myGarmin online tool you will be prompted to select your device and model.  If you click on the Automotive option you then might need to install an small application called the Garmin Communicator Plugin which is set out in easy to understand on-screen instructions and prompts.

Once Garmin Communicator is installed you will then need to connect up your Garmin Nuvi to your PC or Mac using the compatible USB cable that came inside the packaging box when you first purchased your GPS product.  If you have lost yours then you can buy a new Garmin USB cable direct from the manufacturer’s website.

You might also be prompted to enter in the serial number of your Nuvi in order to continue with the Garmin map install.  Serials numbers can typically be found on the rear of the GPS near the barcode sticker.

If your Garmin Nuvi or Zumo is now connected via USB, then it should appear as a “Device Connected” in the left hand box on the image above.  If it doesn’t then you will need to enter the serial number into the right hand box instead.  On both options though, make sure you click on “Find Map Updates”.  What happens next is pretty cool, as the website will check your product and then return a list of Garmin map updates that are applicable to you and your GPS.

What Garmin Maps Download is Right for Me?

There will be a maximum of free options available to you, but in most cases you will probably one see the last two.  The full list is as follows:

• nuMaps Guarantee Updates (the free version)
• Purchase a One-Off Map Update
• Purchase Lifetime Map Updates

The free Garmin map updates option is only available for users who have owned and used the GPS for less than 90 days during the period when the product first received a satellite signal.  What follows are instructions on how to download Garmin GPS updates on all the three different options.

Installing nuMaps Guarantee Free Map Updates

Select this option and then click on “Update Now” which will then let you choose the format of the Garmin Nuvi update that you want to take – you can either download or request a CD version in the post.

I recommend that you select the download option though, because this way you are guaranteed that what you are getting is the latest and most up to date version of the City Navigator NT software for the region you drive in.

Simply click on “Continue” and the “Download” and the whole Garmin map install process will begin.  You can then save the application to somewhere on your PC (remember where you save it for future reference).  You are now ready to run the map update installation so read on how to do the next steps.

Running and Installing the nuMaps Guarantee Application

Assuming that you remembered where you saved the map install application, you will now need to double-click on it to continue with a Garmin maps download.  You probably only have one Garmin device connected, but assuming you have more than one you will need to select the Nuvi GPS that you want the new maps to appear on from the prompt screen.

Click “Continue” wherever prompted and carefully read the License Agreement if you want to – although I admit I don’t tend to read these type of things, so if you are like me just click the “Accept Agreement” dialogue box.

If the application determines that it is safe to update Garmin Nuvi maps then it will state “Ready to Update Your Maps” – click “Continue” at this point.  If you don’t have enough room on your Nuvi, then the application will ask you to back-up and remove some data from the product.  Don’t worry, because this is completely safe to do and will simply move any photos or music over to your PC for the time being until a later date.

You might now see a number of further options that are related to the desired coverage region you want maps for.  For American users you will need City Navigator NT for North America, and people based in Europe will need City Navigator NT for Europe.

Clicking on “Install to Device” will start the Garmin map download process off and you can leave it do itself to complete the Garmin GPS updates.  It typically takes under an hour on a reasonable home-based Internet connection.

Once the map install is completed you will then need to click “Continue” again and then “Exit” – and that’s it!  You are now ready to start driving and navigating again with your free Garmin map updates.

Installing Garmin Lifetime Map Updates or a One-Off Map Refesh

Essentially the process for buying Garmin map updates and installing them is exactly the same as it was for the free map update I described above.  However, there are some key differences on how to update your Garmin Nuvi – all of which involve stepping out of the process in order to make a payment online.

It’s very user-friendly though, and the application and map download will not be disrupted by the purchase.  All I can say is that Garmin seem to have made the whole process very easy to understand and use.  They also have a very impressive online support section which you can consult in addition to my independent online guide.

All that’s left for you to do at this point is to decide on what type of map update it is you want.  Click here to check if you are eligible for free Garmin map updates on their website.  If you aren’t then you will instead be presented with options to pay a small and cost-effective charge instead.