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During the last few years, in-car satellite navigation systems have become more and more popular with drivers, and for good reason too. Not only can they help you find your way from A to B, they can also help you avoid traffic incidents, congestion charges and toll roads.

Market research carried out by the satnav industry suggests that using a satnav device can also help to make driving less stressful, and can save you money on fuel too. Satnav market research also indicates that drivers using satnav make 25% less stops than those driving without a satnav system.

Satnav keeps you moving

There's more good news for drivers who use satnav. If you're using a satnav, you're likely to spend 35% less time in a stationary vehicle stuck in traffic. Research also indicates that drivers using a satnav drive 16% less miles and spend 18% less time at the wheel than drivers without satnav.

So, how does satnav help you save time and money? With a GPS satnav device you can specify and preview the most direct, shortest or quickest journey to help you save time and fuel. A satnav can also help you find the closest restaurant or petrol station wherever you are, helping you to avoid lengthy detours and unnecessary stress.

Great savings on Garmin satnavs for AA members

If you're an AA member and are interested in buying a satnav, we have arranged some fantastic discounts on a range of Garmin devices.

Get up to £70 off the recommended retail price on Garmin satnavs.

Break your journey at an AA-recommended restaurant

If you are interested in locating AA-recommended hotels, B&Bs, campsites, restaurants, pubs and more with your Garmin satnav, you can download AA guides for Garmin satnavs from Garmin.com.

Guide to satnav safety

Find out how to drive safely while using satnav with our top ten satnav safety tips.

Of course, even if you have a satnav or are thinking of getting one, it's still worth keeping a map in your car – just for that extra peace of mind.