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Model Name GRDRIVES65TRB
Vehicle Service Type Car
Screen Size 6.95 Inches
Special Feature National Parks Directory; Garmin Real Directions; Driver Alerts; Find Places By Name; Check Up Ahead; Map Coverage, Voice Assistant; Live Traffic And Weather; Traffic Cams And Parking; Hands-Free Calling; Smart Notifications; Tripadvisor See more
Connectivity Technology Wi-Fi
Map Type City Tour, Street
Included Components Garmin DriveSmart 65 Vehicle suction cup mount Traffic receiver/vehicle power cable USB cable Documentation See more
Audio Output Mode Mono
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  • Easy to use 6.95” GPS navigator.Display resolution 1024 x 600 pixels.Control Method:Voice.Special Feature:Voice Assistant; Live Traffic And Weather; Traffic Cams And Parking; Hands-Free Calling; Smart Notifications; Tripadvisor,National Parks Directory; Garmin Real Directions; Driver Alerts; Find Places By Name; Check Up Ahead; Map Coverage.
  • Simple menus and bright, easy to see maps
  • Garmin Traffic suggests alternate routes. Backup camera compatible-yes (BC 30 or BC 40)
  • Voice activated and ability to pair with a compatible smartphone for hands free calling
  • HISTORY network of notable historic sites and U.S national parks directory
  • Built in Wi-Fi connectivity for map and software updates without a computer

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Drive 2019

For drivers who love new adventures while traveling, the Garmin DriveSmart 65 GPS navigator is the ultimate road trip companion. Featuring simple menus and easy-to-read maps, Garmin DriveSmart 65 lets you view turn-by-turn directions at a glance on a bright 6.95” edge-to-edge touchscreen display. Traffic and map updates are included along with helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving.

  • 6.95” GPS navigator with smart features and edge-to-edge display
  • Easy-to-use 6.95” GPS navigator includes detailed map updates of North America
  • Simple on-screen menus and bright, clear maps show 3-D buildings and terrain
  • Garmin Traffic is ready to use right out of the box — without use of a smartphone
  • Voice-activated and ability to pair with a compatible and GPS-enabled smartphone for hands-free calling, smart notifications and live traffic via the Garmin Drive App
  • Road trip-ready with the HISTORY network of notable historic sites, a U.S. national parks directory, TripAdvisor traveler ratings and millions of Foursquare points of interest (POIs)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for map and software updates without a computer

Features

Drive Series 2019

Don’t Hate Traffic — Avoid It

Outsmart traffic jams or slowdowns by avoiding them altogether with timely alerts that suggest alternate routes to help you steer clear of construction zones or accidents ahead. Garmin Traffic comes ready to use right out of the box, thanks to the included traffic cable; no need to pair your navigator with a smartphone for traffic information. If desired, live traffic information is available when paired with your phone (To use this feature, you must download the Garmin Drive App to your compatible Bluetooth and GPS-enabled smartphone).

DriveSmart

Voice-activated Navigation

Say 'OK, Garmin,' and your navigator can listen to your voice commands and navigate to where you need to go.

Drive Series 2019

Enjoy Better Road Trips with TripAdvisor

View TripAdvisor traveler ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.

Features

Drive Series 2019

Wi-Fi Keeps You up to Date

Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity makes it easy to keep your maps and software up to date without the use of a computer.

Drive Series 2019

The Benefits of Bluetooth Technology

By pairing Garmin DriveSmart 55 with your compatible smartphone, you can enjoy hands-free calling using Bluetooth wireless technology.

Drive Series 2019

Access Real-time Features

Pair this smart navigator with your phone, and download the Garmin Drive app. This gives you access to real-time information (To use this feature, you must download the Garmin Drive App to your compatible Bluetooth and GPS-enabled smartphone), including live parking (Parking data is available for most city centers) and photoLive traffic cameras (where available) that show live traffic and weather conditions. When connected to a compatible smartphone, text messages and other notifications from your phone will display right along the side of your navigation screen.

Features

DriveSmart

Sites From The History Network

To make traveling more enjoyable, you’ll find plenty to see and do with points of interest from the History Network. It features pictures and descriptions of notable parks, monuments, museums and historic sites.

DriveSmart

National Parks Directory

An included U.S. national parks directory helps you discover and enjoy some of America’s most treasured natural resources and experiences. Easily navigate to places within the parks, including visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trailheads and more.

DriveSmart

New Shops and Restaurants

This navigator comes preloaded with Foursquare data, making it easy to find millions of new and popular places.

Features

Drive Series 2019

Driver Alerts: Know Your Surroundings

To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and more.

Drive Series 2019

Maps Made Simple

The simple and easy-to-see maps show 3-D buildings and terrain, making it easier than ever to navigate where you need to go.

Drive Series 2019

Garmin Real Directions

Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names and recognizable landmarks (e.g., 'Turn right after the red building').

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  • Garmin DriveSmart 65 Vehicle suction cup mount Traffic receiver/vehicle power cable USB cable Documentation
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    Product Description

    For drivers who love new adventures while traveling, the Garmin Drive Smart 65 GPS navigator is the ultimate road trip companion. Featuring simple menus and easy-to-read maps, Garmin Drive Smart 65 lets you view turn-by-turn directions at a glance on a bright 6.95” edge-to-edge touchscreen display. Traffic and map updates are included along with helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving.

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    Customers find the GPS easy to use and intuitive to program in destinations. They appreciate its value for money, accuracy, and display quality. The screen is bright and vivid, making it easier to look at while driving. However, some customers have issues with reliability and voice recognition.

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    663 customers mention "Ease of use"486 positive177 negative

    Customers find the GPS navigation system easy to use and intuitive. They say it's simple to program destinations and learn how to use it. The maps are clear and give precise directions. It's easy for them to set up the device and customize its settings. Wirelessly updating the maps and software is also convenient.

    "...I used my smartphone before, but this is easy, fast, and accurate...." Read more

    "...It is a great sized unit that is very very easy and intuitive to use and for the driver to see and read as you are driving...." Read more

    "...Also, I bought the Backup Camera from Garmin** It's DIRT-Simple to install (A child/elderly person) could install it themselves unassisted...." Read more

    "...this GPS is very very easy to use and easy to figure out, the documentation is poor. You might even say it sucks but not quite that bad...." Read more

    536 customers mention "Value for money"456 positive80 negative

    Customers appreciate the GPS's value for money. They find it useful and affordable, especially for those who don't need many features. The gas prices feature is appreciated, but some customers feel it needs improvement. Overall, the product is considered a good budget option that proved invaluable for their trip from the UK to Canada.

    "...This is a great value for the money, and it's brand new. The Garmin has been improved over the version from three years ago...." Read more

    "...The Garmin Drive 52 fit my price point, and I also know that Garmin is one of the leading names in the navigation industry...." Read more

    "Really excellent piece of kit that proved totally invaluable for our trip from the UK to Canada...." Read more

    "Replaced 10 year old Garmin GPS. New Garmin 52 is impressive and Garmin Express updates were easy and quick to download...." Read more

    501 customers mention "Accuracy"392 positive109 negative

    Customers appreciate the GPS's accuracy and helpfulness while traveling. They say it's a great GPS with up-to-date maps that fits well on their dash. The GPS makes their life much easier and can find their way without getting lost. It updates quickly, tells them when to turn and maps out their route. The 7" screen allows coordinates to be entered as destinations, and the UI and design are optimal for drivers.

    "...I used my smartphone before, but this is easy, fast, and accurate...." Read more

    "...Trust the warnings it provides, they are accurate. I wasted an hour wait on a normal 10 min drive. Lost valuable amusement park time...." Read more

    "...Garmin also pioneered car GPS, so the UI and design are optimal for drivers compared to free Google maps navigators; I use both when driving...." Read more

    "...2. The maps are 98% accurate. What I mean by that is there are a lot of dead ends, one direction in some places which this GPS don't know about...." Read more

    387 customers mention "Display quality"361 positive26 negative

    Customers appreciate the GPS display's clarity and size. They find it easy to read while driving, with a large screen that makes it more readable. The user interface and design are optimized for drivers, compared to free Google maps. The display is bright and vivid, making it easier to see while driving.

    "...very easy and intuitive to use and for the driver to see and read as you are driving...." Read more

    "...Not any more. The display is easier to view. I’m pleased with the 52 with traffic." Read more

    "...I LOVE the subtle-ding the Garmin gives me when I hit 5mph over the speed limit (optional feature I enabled)...." Read more

    "...Garmin also pioneered car GPS, so the UI and design are optimal for drivers compared to free Google maps navigators; I use both when driving...." Read more

    313 customers mention "Screen size"279 positive34 negative

    Customers appreciate the large screen with clear and vivid display. They find it useful for navigation, especially avoiding big cities. The screen is bright and not too large to obstruct their view. Many customers find the device fits their needs well, mounting it to their Goldwing or Toyota Runner. It also has side-by-side screens when needed.

    "...It is very easy to use and I really like the large size. It is easy to see even in bright sunlight, way better than any of my past models...." Read more

    "This is a a good screen size - the bigger one that I had was bigger, and I had to keep fiddling with it to keep it visible...." Read more

    "...It is a great sized unit that is very very easy and intuitive to use and for the driver to see and read as you are driving...." Read more

    "...Aside from the much larger screen on this unit compared to my previous one, the resolution is much improved...." Read more

    735 customers mention "Works well"492 positive243 negative

    Customers have mixed reviews about the GPS system. Some find it works well, with no issues and good directions compared to using a phone. However, others report issues with the screen being resistive and not capacitive, difficulty setting it up properly, and problems with the Garmin Drive app not working, and the device not turning on when needed.

    "...It works great!! Dislikes! I do have a few.... 1. I do not like the way this model attaches to the ball mount...." Read more

    "...Do not get me wrong it has also worked flawlessly on other occasions. Glad I made the purchase but could definitely use some improvements...." Read more

    "...the voice sounds more mechanical and less natural, and is not as smoothly generated, there is a harshness to the voice synthesis, compared to..." Read more

    "...and I only used my phone on the way back from SC and my phone worked perfectly...." Read more

    314 customers mention "Voice recognition"165 positive149 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the voice recognition. Some find it clear and easy to understand, while others mention issues like no answer by voice capability, slow evolution of instructions, and lack of voice selection.

    "...The Voice Recognition is roughly what I expected. If I could rate the voice recognition on a 1-100 scale, I'd give it a 87...." Read more

    "...The amount of custom voices is reduced, the voice sounds more mechanical and less natural, and is not as smoothly generated, there is a harshness to..." Read more

    "...5. Voice control - speakerphone. Voice control works fine...if you are full stopped, motor turned off, and windows rolled up...." Read more

    "...But the voice instruction is sometimes slow to evolve and adapt and does not give enough heads up to make a turn on occasion...." Read more

    312 customers mention "Reliability"84 positive228 negative

    Customers have negative opinions about the navigation system's reliability. They find it poorly thought-out, frustrating to use, and confusing. The setup process is described as horrible. While the GPS works fine, quality control is lacking. Many customers feel the system software is poor and not worth the cost.

    "...I wasted an hour wait on a normal 10 min drive. Lost valuable amusement park time. One other warning, watch the arrival time closely...." Read more

    "...OK, that makes sense let’s get them. Ran for 10 minutes and then it failed, it stated it was retrying...." Read more

    "...This is a great value for the money, and it's brand new. The Garmin has been improved over the version from three years ago...." Read more

    "...HOWEVER Set up was horrible- grade is a D-...." Read more

    still a good car GPS but with some drawbacks compared to older Garmins
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    still a good car GPS but with some drawbacks compared to older Garmins
    If you still use a stand alone car GPS, Garmin remains the last strong hold making stand alone units, thus I bought another as my older one is acting up, but I will repair my older one to use as backup as this new one is a step back in some respect. They are also good for domestic rentals, as you can bring presets and customs with you rather than relearning the nav unit in a rental. Garmin also pioneered car GPS, so the UI and design are optimal for drivers compared to free Google maps navigators; I use both when driving. For under $100, Garmins are still a steal. This review is after 1 week of daily road use.ProsComing from a Garmin nuvi since 2010 and 2013, you can functionally do all older unit do and its overall like a slightly bigger and faster version of the nuvi, otherwise the same. However, moving from a 2010 unit to a 2013 nuvi, there were all improvements. But moving from 2013, to 2022 is a step back in some functionsBuild quality is the same, high, since 2010, no longer rubber coated to make it easier to grip, but still worksthe LCD screen has a tighter dot pitch and is clearer, and this unit is larger than my nuvithe touch seems more responsivethe directions are spoken clearly and enunciated with emphasis in critical areas, like when a turn is about to happenupdates online are faster download and install, but work similarly as older unitsGarmin Express is simple and easy to use, and offers more functions now than older versions, see photoable to carry forward my custom POI and locations, moving them from my nuvi to the 52max volume is very loud, and so is brightness to see in full sunlight, I had to tone both down, a good thing, using Google maps to navigate on my phone, the phone is neither loud enough and would be useless if not being able to send the audio the car infotainmentthe newer design mounting clip uses the standard suction cup base, and takes getting used too but it allows me to use other Garmin accessory mountsGarmin has never gotten me lost in 1000mi+ trips, but some detours in backcountry, had some odd round abouts, for a country ride during the day it can be entertaining, at night it can be scary. However, Google Maps has taken me to bad detour routes, so I don't trust it for detours but it great for speed traps, alerts, and real time traffic.Conscustom POI do not migrate automatically, and there are no instructions. Open the POI folder in your older Garmin once the Garmin is attached to the PC, copy the POI to your PC, and remove the old Garmin, attach the new Garmin and drag that POI to the same folder in the new GarminThe color scheme for speed and limit is more bland and less alerting, and there is only one trip setting appearing on the right border, in the older units you could customize it in many ways to maximize the delivery of data on the small screen .. see photoon the fly detour requires up to 4 clicks, compared to one in the nuvi. One to hide the current trip setting, one to bring up the menu, one to select 'route', which is what detour is now called, then clicks again to select how far to detour. Luckily it does do the same thing, but getting to it is very annoying, being able to reroute on the fly when an accident or issue appears ahead of you is a key value a Garmin is for me, and they made it harder to use.The amount of custom voices is reduced, the voice sounds more mechanical and less natural, and is not as smoothly generated, there is a harshness to the voice synthesis, compared to older GarminsThe killer to this model is the battery is only 1 hour, if at all, and mine barely got 15 minutes. Older garmins were are least 2 hours. Even after 1-2 recharges, I couldn't get it to last over 15 minutes, and later returned my unit as defective, and I already reduced the brightness and volume to under 50%. This means if you try adjusting it without the car adapter power, it will rapidly eat the battery down, and it also slowly eats the battery when the unit is off. You can conserve battery power by holding the Power button down until the TURN OFF dialog appears, cutting standby power to minimum. I often started the trip with the unit dead, and it wouldn't start until a minute or two for the battery to charge from zero. I bought another unit and returned my first, and it got 1 hour, but again, its barely enough.Garmin 52 with TrafficIf you live in a well populated place, OTA Traffic has more options than older Garmins and is free and will save you a lot of time in wasted traffic. It uses the same cable as older Garmins that have Traffic. Its plug and play and what I changed my 52 too, and the ads don't say, upgrade maps are lifetime of the unit. It uses as much of the onboard memory as it can, then offloads stuff to the SD Card. For over 10 yrs, Garmins still have a max of 32GB SD cards, and been more than enough for decades. The OTA Traffic has less data than the upgraded model Garmins with bluetooth connect to your phone, to use its data for traffic updates, but reliability of the connection varies with your phone model, while the OTA is trouble free out of box.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
      Style: DriveSmart 65 & TrafficPattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      This is my 6th dash top Garmin gps. I have used Garmin Nuvi's for a long time. I like this one better than all the past ones. It is very easy to use and I really like the large size. It is easy to see even in bright sunlight, way better than any of my past models. I do not use the bluetooth function for the phone or the voice command so I cannot comment on them. It has built in wifi so once you connect it to your home network, it will automatically download upgrades without connecting to your computer. If you have purchased custom "voice" files, like Dr. Nightmare, they provide no way to install them...at least it is not documented. You can download them to your computer and then copy them manually to the proper folder in the GPS and they will work fine.

      I would recommend this GPS for anyone who wants to get from here to there with ease. It works great!!

      Dislikes! I do have a few....
      1. I do not like the way this model attaches to the ball mount. It take two hands to release it whereas all of my other models could be easily released with one hand and they were still very secure in their attachment.

      2. I am an avid geocacher, since 2003. ALL of my past models could easily display geocaches on the screen. All you had to do was put them in a .gpx file and copy them to the proper folder in the GPS. THIS model does not do that very well. You can follow the same procedure but instead of getting the neat little geocaching icons on the screen you get these big ugly icons that look like tabs or signs. I do not like this at all...big downer. But the overall good outweighs this downer. There is a "workaround". You can export your caches to a POI file and copy it to the POI folder in the GPS. All of the caches will then display on the screen using a much smaller, and less ugly icon. You can then select one and navigate to it. The upside to using POI is that you can have more of them. I easily put in over 3000. The name of each one will NOT display on the screen, but at least you can see them. If you touch one, you can navigate to it, or you can quickly find them in the menu. So.... it works well for geocaching but not quite as well as any of my older, smaller models.

      3. I use LINUX on my computer, not Windows. I also have a MacBook laptop. ALL of my older model Gamins would plug into Linux or Mac and display on the screen like a disk drive. You could then drag and drop your .gpx or .poi files over to the proper folder. THIS model GPS will NOT do that.... not on a Mac and not using Linux. You MUST have WINDOWS to transfer your files. This really sucks... I had to install Windows on my desktop using dual boot just to retain my sanity. I admit I am a Windows hater. I could give you reasons but I'll spare you. So if you are a Windows hater like me, plan on being disappointed. Again, the good of this GPS outweighs ever this. It is a keeper.

      4. Although this GPS is very very easy to use and easy to figure out, the documentation is poor. You might even say it sucks but not quite that bad. If you are a basic user, new to GPS, then the documentation is OK but if you want to do more complicated stuff, you just have to figure it out for yourself.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
      Style: Drive 52Pattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      This is a a good screen size - the bigger one that I had was bigger, and I had to keep fiddling with it to keep it visible. This is a great value for the money, and it's brand new. The Garmin has been improved over the version from three years ago. I now can just key in "Kroger" from the gym and it automatically detects the Kroger near the gym and that's ALL I had to do. I used my smartphone before, but this is easy, fast, and accurate. I'm an appraiser so I drive a lot, hunting for addresses so it's an indispensable partner in my working life.
    • Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
      Style: Drive 52Pattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      I wanted a handheld GPS to use on trips without having to rely on my cell phone. The Garmin Drive 52 fit my price point, and I also know that Garmin is one of the leading names in the navigation industry. I figured it was worth a shot to try. The navigation system does work however it's not the easiest to use. Typing in an address can be a nightmare at times. It is almost like the keyboard is stuck or does not register the letters I am selecting. I have been given wrong directions twice- it sent me in a big circle- randomly changed my directions to head back to the location I was leaving and sometimes cannot even connect to the satellite to get me directions. Do not get me wrong it has also worked flawlessly on other occasions. Glad I made the purchase but could definitely use some improvements. Maybe if I had more money to spend on one of their higher end products, I would not have these issues. I still trust the Garmin name.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
      Style: DriveSmart 65 & TrafficPattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      Really excellent piece of kit that proved totally invaluable for our trip from the UK to Canada. After years of working from paper maps and internet screen shots - we rented a vehicle in Florida (back in 2019) that came with a dash mounted Garmin as a free upgrade and immediately realised it was taking a huge amount of stress and pre-planning away from us. Post pandemic and travelling again I decided to buy this unit to make life much easier. Living in the UK - I was able to order this GPS (SatNav) on Amazon.com (rather than Amazon.co.uk) and have it delivered to me in the UK direct from the USA. It is a great sized unit that is very very easy and intuitive to use and for the driver to see and read as you are driving. Like all GPS (SatNav) units it can very occasionally get small things wrong - but 99.999% it was very accurate. Anyone travelling to Canada - be warned that mobile/cell phone costs in Canada are unbelievably high - therefore EVEN with a USA/Canadian sim card in our phone - it would have cost a fortune to buy enough data in Canada (not necessarily the same in the USA which had much cheaper mobile/cell phone charges) to use a smart phone as a GPS/SatNav. Therefore we found it much more cost effective to buy the GPS/SatNav outright and it will work for years for future visits.

      One last thing about this model - after doing loads of research online - it tells you that this model is designed to work in tandem with a connected mobile/cell phone in order to receive traffic updates. It tells you this model works perfectly well as a GPS/SatNav on its own - but will not give live traffic updates without a connected mobile/cell phone - I considered this before buying - but decided that route guidance was enough and more important to me that anything else. HOWEVERE - after arriving in Canada - this device WAS giving us live traffic reports and rerouting to take the least congested routes - and we did NOT pair it with a mobile/cell phone - but still received live traffic reports.

      Great unit - Highly Recommended
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025
      Style: Drive 52 & TrafficPattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      Replaced 10 year old Garmin GPS. New Garmin 52 is impressive and Garmin Express updates were easy and quick to download. The 52 has features that I like for example showing the name of the street or highway that you are on, ever wondered ? Not any more. The display is easier to view. I’m pleased with the 52 with traffic.
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    • Jannette
      5.0 out of 5 stars Garmin GPS
      Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2025
      Style: Drive 52Pattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      This is the best outcomes there. Got it on prime day and worth every penny. So usee friendly and easy to follow.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto en general
      Reviewed in Mexico on December 19, 2020
      Style: DriveSmart 65 & TrafficPattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      Compre este producto por que hice un viaje largo de mas de 8 horas en Mexico. No tuve ningun problema con el GPS, te avisa los limites de velocidad, no todos estaban correctos y te avisa cuando hay curvas. Lo que me preocupo un poco es que como tiene que ir conectado todo el tiempo a veces lo sentia muy caliente, pero aguanto todo el viaje conectado. La ventosa que tiene queda bien fija en el parabrisas, solo se me cayo una vez despues de pasar tu reductor de velocidad muy rapido.
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      1.0 out of 5 stars Garmin drive smart 65
      Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2024
      Style: DriveSmart 65 & TrafficPattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      Great if you live in US ..... not if you are in Australia! Cannot change maps to Aust.
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      1.0 out of 5 stars Maps
      Reviewed in Singapore on December 18, 2023
      Style: Drive 52Pattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      Navigator come with US and Canada maps only.
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      Navigator comes with good review even though no more in production but ridiculous if it cannot download the maps I want.

      Not sure if Amazon has a solution or can I return the product.
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      1.0 out of 5 stars Don't order a Garmin GPS from Amazon.com.au
      Reviewed in Australia on April 15, 2021
      Style: DriveSmart 55 & TrafficPattern: NavigatorVerified Purchase
      I ordered a Garmin GPS from Amazon.com.au on express post and they sent me one from the USA with USA maps. I asked them if they could delete the USA maps and send me a download for Aussie maps. Nope, I had to send it back and it has taken weeks to get my refund.