Satellite Navigation Guide
In recent years, in-car satellite navigation systems have become popular with drivers – with good reason. Not only can they help you navigate to your destination, they can also help avoid traffic incidents, congestion charges and toll roads.
Market research carried out by the satnav industry suggests that using a satnav can also help make driving less stressful, and can save you money on fuel. Market research also indicates that drivers using satnav make 25% fewer stops than those driving without one.
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% fewer 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, helping you avoid lengthy detours and unnecessary stress.
Savings on Garmin satnavs for AA Members
If you're an AA Member and are interested in buying a satnav, we've arranged good 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.
AA Best Drives
We've teamed up with RoadTour to bring you Best Drives – 30 drives across Britain to follow with your Garmin satnav. You'll be guided from your door to the beginning of the AA route, and then around the route without touching your Garmin again. Along the drives, you'll hear interesting descriptions of towns, local history and famous locations.
Find out more about AA RoadTour best drives.
Trafficmaster Smartnav mobile
Download Smartnav Mobile software to your phone to enjoy great navigation and avoid the jams in any car you travel in.
Smartnav Mobile works beautifully on a small screen and you also get access to Trafficmaster Personal Assistants to help set your route too.
Prices from £3.99 per month and AA Members get an additional 10% off
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, it's still worth keeping a map in your car – just for extra peace of mind.
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