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Personal choice for the most part.
I've used the same TomTom 700 for many years now and am still very happy with it. I can download new firmware for free and buy a new map set about once a year.
I expect they all do speed cameras. Just remember to delete the cameras completely if you go to France as they are illegal. You hear stories of drivers being told to run over the satnav rather than be booked.
Steve
I've used the same TomTom 700 for many years now and am still very happy with it. I can download new firmware for free and buy a new map set about once a year.
I expect they all do speed cameras. Just remember to delete the cameras completely if you go to France as they are illegal. You hear stories of drivers being told to run over the satnav rather than be booked.
Steve
Steve_D said:
Personal choice for the most part.
I've used the same TomTom 700 for many years now and am still very happy with it. I can download new firmware for free and buy a new map set about once a year.
I expect they all do speed cameras. Just remember to delete the cameras completely if you go to France as they are illegal. You hear stories of drivers being told to run over the satnav rather than be booked.
Steve
No Steve, you don't have to delete cameras in France. The detection is forbidden but the indication is legal...I've used the same TomTom 700 for many years now and am still very happy with it. I can download new firmware for free and buy a new map set about once a year.
I expect they all do speed cameras. Just remember to delete the cameras completely if you go to France as they are illegal. You hear stories of drivers being told to run over the satnav rather than be booked.
Steve
Graham-P said:
As Steve says personal choice, I go from TomTom XL to iPhone NavFree, using the iPhone saves on wires as I use the phone to stream music as well.
When are you going to pick your car up, I still need to get mine, are you anywhere near me?
Graham
Utima convoy?!When are you going to pick your car up, I still need to get mine, are you anywhere near me?
Graham
I am in Surrey. Where are you?
I still have a problem that they are gritting the M1 daily - even though no rain or snow so I can't really see the point. Unless the forecast is wrong it now looks like next Monday rather than this Friday.
Graham-P said:
Well as they say 'the best laid plans.....' couldn't go today as my wife fell ill overnight so no lift up to Nuneaton. Might try to go up on Sat Sun now.
Blessing in disguise I think (hope your wife is OK of course!). Roads should be a lot less salty on Sunday.Edited by Graham-P on Wednesday 3rd April 12:08
Graham-P said:
Doing ok thanks, my son is coming up with me now, he'll drive it back as he's not insured to drive the Focus but is the Ultima! 
Getting back on track (sorry) have you decided on a sat nav?
Graham
I think I'll go for a Garmin (as I already have one and am used to it) and supplement it with the speed camera download subscription recommended on the post above. Probably suction pad on the passenger side of the windscreen where it curves round I think - but will play with it when I have the car back.Getting back on track (sorry) have you decided on a sat nav?
Graham
Train booked for Monday now to go up to Hinckley and bring her home. Weather seems to be turning over the weekend so hopefully no more salt on the M1. Next week off work so a good chance to get used to 700hp!!!
A good friend wants a drive - we have always driven each others cars in the past and have had some relatively quick stuff (but nothing like this). Makes me a bit nervous!
Graham-P said:
Good luck with the train, even more so with 700hp, your right foot is your traction control!
i had no problem getting the train up from Kings Cross. hardest part was timing the transfer to get the connecting train back down the branch line. Certainly no diferent to catching the train in Australia. got a taxi out to Ultima from the station.Ted droped me back at the station after the visit.
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