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Name: Garmin - Drive 53 5" GPS - Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 13089413
Price: 139.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (276 reviews)

Garmin - Drive 53 5" GPS - Black

Model:: 010-02858-00; |
SKU:: 13089413

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QuestionCan I upload maps to the Garmin Drive 53?
- Answer Yes, you can upload maps to the GPS.
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QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?
- Answer Yes, the Garmin Drive 53 has a backlit display.
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QuestionWhat is the screen resolution of this GPS?
- Answer The Garmin Drive 53 has a resolution of 800 x 480.
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QuestionWhat comes included with the Garmin Drive 53?
- Answer The Garmin Drive 53 GPS includes preloaded street maps, map updates for North America, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas, and a mount.
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QuestionHow is the Garmin Drive 53 GPS powered?
- Answer This GPS unit has a rechargeable battery that can be charged using a 12V cigarette lighter.
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QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 53 provide driver alerts?
- Answer Yes, the Garmin Drive 53 has driver alerts that warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, school zones and more.
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QuestionDoes this GPS have lifetime free map updates
Asked 2 years ago by MAC.
- Answer Yes, map and software updates are included for as long as the hardware allows.
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QuestionDoes this unit alert you to traffic/ construction issues?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Thank you for your question! No, the Garmin Drive™ 53 (010-02858-00) does not provide traffic or construction updates out of the box. Please consider the Garmin Drive™ 53 & Traffic (010-02858-01) which does include traffic updates.
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QuestionnullHow long will this unit last under it's own power?
Asked 1 year ago by Jake.
- Answer Mine did not last five minutes on its power. It also does not have updated maps for my area and the new on ramp is at least 6 years old.
  Answered 1 year ago by Kimiko13
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QuestionIn what year were the units currently available for sale manufactured?
Asked 1 year ago by Bozo.
- Answer April 2025
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QuestionDo you need a smart phone to operate this Garmin drive 53
Asked 1 year ago by Dinosaur.
- Answer No.
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QuestionCan this GPS be used completely without a smart phone? Including map updates.
Asked 1 year ago by Justin.
- Answer The Drive 53 can't even see your smart phone so yes, you can use it with out a smart phone. BUT You will need a Windows PC with internet connection to update the device (Firmware, maps etc)
  Answered 5 months ago by Drivebuyer
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QuestionCan updates be done over wifi?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No, one needs to use the Garmin Express app.
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Questioncan you add a back up camera to this model?
Asked 3 years ago by Ricky.
- Answer No.
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QuestionCan unit be charged inside the house?
Asked 7 months ago by Smith.
- Answer Yes via usb connected to PC or AC Adapter https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1019429/pn/010-02858-00/#accessories
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QuestionCan you adjust settings to avoid toll roads?
Asked 9 months ago by Dave.
- Answer Yes.
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QuestionIs the Garmin voice activated?
Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The Drive 53? No
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QuestionCan a backup camera be added to this unit?
Asked 1 year ago by single47.
- Answer No
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QuestionCan you update without an iPhone?
Asked 1 year ago by Bobette.
- Answer Laptop or desktop needed
  Answered 9 months ago by Frank
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QuestionIs there a dashboard mount for Garmin Drive 53? Also I have one for the Nüvi 2555 I now own and wonder if that would work with the Garmin Drive 53. Please advise.
Asked 1 year ago by Fred.
- Answer Sure there is. There are three types to choose from https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1019429/pn/010-02858-00/#accessories As far as the Nuvi mount, it might. Many of the Garmin's use the same style mounting system. Good luck
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Garmin - Drive 53 5" GPS - Black

Q: QuestionCan I upload maps to the Garmin Drive 53?

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?

Q: QuestionWhat is the screen resolution of this GPS?

Q: QuestionWhat comes included with the Garmin Drive 53?

Q: QuestionHow is the Garmin Drive 53 GPS powered?

Q: QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 53 provide driver alerts?

Q: QuestionDoes this GPS have lifetime free map updates

Q: QuestionDoes this unit alert you to traffic/ construction issues?

Q: QuestionnullHow long will this unit last under it's own power?

Q: QuestionIn what year were the units currently available for sale manufactured?

Q: QuestionDo you need a smart phone to operate this Garmin drive 53

Q: QuestionCan this GPS be used completely without a smart phone? Including map updates.

Q: QuestionCan updates be done over wifi?

Q: Questioncan you add a back up camera to this model?

Q: QuestionCan unit be charged inside the house?

Q: QuestionCan you adjust settings to avoid toll roads?

Q: QuestionIs the Garmin voice activated?

Q: QuestionCan a backup camera be added to this unit?

Q: QuestionCan you update without an iPhone?

Q: QuestionIs there a dashboard mount for Garmin Drive 53? Also I have one for the Nüvi 2555 I now own and wonder if that would work with the Garmin Drive 53. Please advise.

QuestionCan I upload maps to the Garmin Drive 53?

QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?

QuestionWhat is the screen resolution of this GPS?

QuestionWhat comes included with the Garmin Drive 53?

QuestionHow is the Garmin Drive 53 GPS powered?

QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 53 provide driver alerts?

QuestionDoes this GPS have lifetime free map updates

QuestionDoes this unit alert you to traffic/ construction issues?

QuestionnullHow long will this unit last under it's own power?

QuestionIn what year were the units currently available for sale manufactured?

QuestionDo you need a smart phone to operate this Garmin drive 53

QuestionCan this GPS be used completely without a smart phone? Including map updates.

QuestionCan updates be done over wifi?

Questioncan you add a back up camera to this model?

QuestionCan unit be charged inside the house?

QuestionCan you adjust settings to avoid toll roads?

QuestionIs the Garmin voice activated?

QuestionCan a backup camera be added to this unit?

QuestionCan you update without an iPhone?

QuestionIs there a dashboard mount for Garmin Drive 53? Also I have one for the Nüvi 2555 I now own and wonder if that would work with the Garmin Drive 53. Please advise.