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Q: Questioncan i track where i go and save where i went ? like if i was riding quads thru the woods could i start the garmin before we take off and keep history of where i went so i can go back to where i was

Asked 2 years ago by james.

• A:Answer Yes you can, you can turn on tracking so you can retrace your path, and you can save multiple locations by touching the map screen for 2-3 seconds and click on save, then name the file and click save, you can save multiple locations, I have saved about 20 now on my gps.

  Answered 2 years ago by MartinVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with a traffic receiver in the box

Asked 3 years ago by AL.

• A:Answer My unit had only the GPS, Power Cable, Suction Mount, and Instructions in the box. The traffic function seems to be supported by the GPS radio installed within the unit. I Just encountered an accident on the highway the other day and the GPS reported it on screen with an estimated delay time.

  Answered 3 years ago by JJF001Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this device need a smart phone in order to connect? I have bluetooth in the car. Is that sufficient?

Asked 3 years ago by SusanK.

• A:Answer No, this dedicated GPS navigator does not need cellular signals or Wi-Fi to navigate or to search the pre-loaded database of businesses.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it have WiFi updates?

Asked 2 years ago by Ray.

• A:Answer It does connect to WiFi and updates itself when the car powers off (park). Some functionality does require pairing with an Android or iPhone, so is not totally independent with WiFi only.

  Answered 2 years ago by UnktehilaVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow do you install in car. Do you need any other equipment

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer It comes with the mount for your windshield and you can just plug it into a cigarette lighter. If you don't have one you can get a USB plus that has the cigarette lighter at the end of it. This thing works great and having built an Alexa and the ability to listen to music is great as well.

  Answered 3 years ago by MichaelFVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs there a screen protector or case for the Garmin Drivesmart 86??

Asked 3 years ago by Amykd414.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. Currently, the only case option offed for the Garmin DriveSmart 86 is part number 010-13103-00. Please see more information regarding using screen protectors with Garmin Automotive devices at the following link: https://bit.ly/3KalyG4

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan i prgram the route i want to drive and stops along the way?

Asked 3 years ago by Home.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 3 years ago by SunsVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this garmin 5G compatible new system

Asked 3 years ago by JeanC.

• A:Answer The Garmin DriveSmart 86 utilizes GPS satellites for navigation, not cellular service.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: Questionwhen I purchased this GPS- the only option I had was for suction cup windshield mount.I had to return it back to the store Do they have any compatible dashboard mount ? appreciate your input

Asked 3 years ago by mount.

• A:Answer I just asked the same question. We were told by the employee that sold it to us that it would fit the dashboard mount on the shelf underneath the gps. So when we tried it, it didn’t fit the ball on the mount. We bought the windshield suction cup that fits-it fell off after a few days and we’re lucky that it didn’t break. We now keep it on a storage drawer on the console-you’d think the company would make one to fit when charged $350 for the device. We even called Garmin-no luck!

  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionWhen creating a trip planner do you have the ability to speak or use voice assistance entering addresses vs Physically typing addresses in? I need to make 30-60 stops a day for work and I really don’t want to manually enter in 30-60 addresses daily

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This model does include the Trip Planner feature that can be used to create a route with up to 30 stops. An Optimize Order feature is also included to manually have the device calculate the optimum order in which to travel to all the entered points. The addresses will need to be manually entered in.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionHi, what is the screen size of this particular GPS at this listing? The title, overview, and specifications - all 3 - are showing a mixed of 6" and 8" for sizes. Thanks.

Asked 3 years ago by KMK.

• A:Answer The screen size is 8" diagonal (6.8" W x 4.2" H).

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan you program this GPS for RV size so it doesn’t take you on roads you won’t fit on?

Asked 1 week ago by Pam.

• A:Answer No. Need to buy the rv model (forgot the number). I have it in my tow vehicle works great.

  Answered 1 week ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionDoes detect police

Asked 3 weeks ago by Sammy.

Q: QuestionDo this product have semi truck routes

Asked 1 month ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionCa we use it for Sami Trucks?

Asked 1 month ago by Hash.

Q: QuestionDoes it show next two turns or just next turn.

Asked 2 months ago by Ralph.

Q: QuestionCan this be used for snowmobiling and ATV trails?

Asked 2 months ago by John.

• A:Answer No it will break

  Answered 2 months ago by AbhishekSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs it weatherproof ?

Asked 3 months ago by Jim.

• A:Answer Nope only inside

  Answered 2 months ago by AbhishekSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you use this as a "Truck" GPS?

Asked 3 months ago by Kob.