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These bargain sat navs will keep you on the right tracks this Black Friday

• No more relying on your smart phone
• Avoid congestion
• Easy navigation

Written by Alex Boyd Published: 13 October 2023 Updated: 6 December 2023

Why would we want to bring you the best Christmas sat nav deals when most new cars today come with sat nav as standard? Well, there’s your answer – most. There are still some models where the sat nav is included higher up in the range, but do you want to have to pay more and get higher specs (much of which you might not need or want) just to get sat nav?

Then there’s the second-hand market. There are loads of good quality vehicles out there ripe for the picking that don’t have sat nav installed as standard – or the factory-fitted system may have gone faulty or out of date, requiring an expensive replacement.

Whatever scenario you face, we’ve been looking at some of the best sat nav deals available. Grab them in time for Christmas if you fancy treating a loved one to a new gadget.

The best Christmas sat nav deals UK

Save 28%
Price: £128.95 was £179.99
The Garmin is an easy-to-use sat nav with a 5.5-inch edge-to-edge, high-resolution display which provides real-time services such as live traffic and live parking when paired with a smartphone. This deal includes regular map updates of the UK and Ireland, with simple menus and maps - featuring 3-D buildings and terrain.
Save 27%
Price: $405.99
This is an opportunity to save 27% on one of TomTom's most advanced sat nav devices out there. It has in-built Wi-Fi and can receive updates on its own without a separate computer needed. It's also compatible with your smart phone, so you can even use the sat nav to receive messages and take calls, which is handy for hands-free driving.
On sale
Price: $358.00
Another great option for a smart TomTom unit is the Go Essential 6. You can save 25% on this one. It also features hands-free text-to-speech as well as in-built Wi-Fi for all the conveniences.
On sale
Price: £130.74 was £159.99
Save 18% on a great quality Garmin which comes complete with in-built Wi-Fi, driver alerts and bluetooth connectivity. It's a great value piece of kit for what you get.
Save 13%
Price: $396.57
On this 7-inch screen, Garmin has packed in a whole host of commands that can be operated via Alexa as well as paring with your smartphone for further features, such as hands-free calling and live weather or traffic news. You can save 13% on the 65 MT-S.

Some things to consider before buying a sat nav

• Make sure the device has up-to-date maps and that you can get updates easily.

• Check the user interface and touchscreen functionality. User-friendliness is important while on the move.

• A larger screen is generally easier to read and a high-resolution screen improves map clarity.

• Many modern sat navs offer real-time traffic information and can suggest alternative routes to avoid congestion. If your sat nav offers this, check if it requires a subscription.

•Look for a sat nav that can warn you about speed cameras and other potential traffic enforcement cameras.

• Ensure the device can be securely and conveniently mounted in your vehicle without obstructing your view.

What to expect from this year’s Christmas sale?

Believe it or not, but some deals are still continuing off the back of last month’s Black Friday season. Amazon amongst a number of retailers aren’t shying away from bargains in order to clear the rest of their 2023 stock. So in the run-up to Boxing Day sales, you will have the chance to grab a bargain during the festive season.

Alex Boyd is a Commercial Content Writer at Bauer Media writing for Parker’s and CAR and loves travel, gardening, DIY and music.

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