Deciding on the most effective GPS system to suit your Suzuki

Oct 25
08:52

2011

Ria Markus

Ria Markus

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Satellite navigation systems have become very sought after recently and as a consequence they are dropping in price, exposing them to a much larger market.

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Purchasing a GPS can be difficult as the marketplace is full of a huge selection of models. More importantly,Deciding on the most effective GPS system to suit your Suzuki Articles there are specific GPS models that are specially designed for specific cars.

For this reason here are a few of the things that advises you should think about when purchasing a sat-nav for your Suzuki.

1) Three types of satellite navigation system are available. These are integrated based systems, plug and go systems and portable systems.

Integrated based systems: This sat-nav is installed straight into the car and is built to interact with many of the cars features. The downside of this system is that it can be expensive to install but on the positive the sat-nav blends into your cars system and is always available.

Plug and go systems: These sat-nav systems come at a lower price than integrated systems and are far more portable. The only issue with this system is that it can be they are often stole because they're easily taken from a car.

Portable Systems: This is the lowest in price and can be used in many vehicles because you can install them straight onto your phone. The main problem with these sat-navs is the maps are displayed on a small mobile phone display and the phone charges can be costly.

2) You should then consider the size and quality of the screen. The sat-nav display should always perform well in both bright conditions and very dark situations, so that the screen keeps it's quality. Hopefully then you will never end up lost because you can't see your sat-nav whilst you're driving. It should be consistently bright enough to view, as well as being non-reflective and constantly visible.

3) Another feature to consider before purchasing a sat-nav is the GPS coverage. You need to be confident that you sat-nav won't cut out if you go up a country road or if you park under a tree. You want to avoid a situation in which you're stranded and look to see your sat-nav has no coverage and refuses to produce a way home. So make sure you check individual ratings, reviews and the specifications of certain GPS models.

4) Ensure that it has both audio and visual description capabilities. The reasons for this are: Firstly, you should be keeping your eyes on the road whilst driving so hearing instructions will be quicker and safer than trying to read them. Secondly, text can be beneficial as it lets you re-read the instructions, if they weren't clear the first time. This is where you want to check the manual of your Suzuki, as it may have specific features that are compatible with particular GPS models.

5) What add-ons are there on offer? Several sat-nav systems can inform you of locations of speed cameras and areas where traffic occurs regularly. Features such as these ensure that you don't end up trapped in traffic and let you reduce your speed before you reach a speed camera.

If you follow this advice then whether you have had your car for twenty years or have just taken out a Suzuki leasing deal then you will be at your destination before you know it.

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