GPS - Re: GPS units that can't be updated - what about the units built

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Re: GPS units that can't be updated - what about the units built

Rex

2007-07-10, 10:33 am

Andrew Hamilton wrote:
> In a recent posting someone pointed out that his GPS unit had old maps
> and that he couldn't locate certain destinations that were newly
> constructed. Another comment was that a three year old GPS should no
> longer be used.
>
> Now if that is true,what happens with all the GPS units installed in
> new cars these days? Are they getting updated? Or will the owners of
> four or six year old cars be forced to do a replacement, which I have
> to think would be very pricey for a factory-installed unit.
>
> Have the auto manufacturers dealt with this issue? Is this covered in
> any ways under the "bumper to bumper" warranties?
>

My wife's 2006 Lincoln has good maps, but an update notice came the
other day. For $100 or so she can get the latest version. Optional,
self-install, we'll wait for the next one. If she still has the car then.

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