Deciding on the most appropriate satellite navigation system for your Honda

A lot of buyers are running into difficulties due to the market being full of different models with a wide range of features. More importantly, there are specific GPS models that are more compatible with specific cars.

For this reason here are a few of the things that suggest you should keep in mind when buying a GPS for your Honda.

1) You can purchase three types of sat-nav. They are called integrated based systems, plug and go systems and portable systems.

Integrated based systems: This means the sat-nav is installed within the car and interacts with the rest of your cars abilities. The main issue with this form of sat-nav is the price of the installation but on the bright side the system will be a constant feature in your car and will not need to be moved around.

Plug and go systems: These sat-navs are much cheaper than the integrated sat-nav and are not restricted to one vehicle. The main problem with this sat-nav is that it can be inconvenient and luring to thieves, as they can easily be taken from a car.

Portable Systems: This is the lowest in price and can be used in many vehicles due to the fact they are installed onto your mobile phone device. The main complaint about this form is that the maps are displayed on a small mobile phone display and the phone charges can be costly.

2) Following this, you need to think about the size and visibility of the screen. The display quality and size should be of a high standard even in very bright light or poorly lit conditions, the screen should always remain clearly visible. You want to avoid situations where you could be travelling and end up off track because you can't see your sat-nav display. It should be consistently bright enough to view, as well as being non-reflective and constantly visible.

3) The GPS coverage is another important factor. You need to be confident that you sat-nav won't stop service because of any mild interference. You don't want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere and discover your sat-nav has lost service and doesn't supply a suitable route back home. You should gather as much information on specifications and ratings of specific GPS models.

4) Make sure that your sat-nav gives directions through both audio and visual techniques. There are two reasons why this is important: Firstly, it would be dangerous to stop watching the road to read your sat-nav so you will need to hear instructions rather than read them from a small screen. Secondly, the text aspect can be handy if you want to re-read the instructions, in case you missed them the first time. At this stage you should check your Honda electronics or manual to see if it has specific facilities for connecting to a sat-nav.