Customer Ratings & Reviews

i drive a tow truck and this is desperately a need item

I love all the features of this GPS, but the only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that the Timeout feature is broken. I turned off the timeout feature, but my screen still shuts off if I'm sitting in a parking lot for about 20 minutes. If I have my car running, I want my screen on. So what do I love about it? I love the map updates (one small issue is that the update isn't as up to date as google maps or waze). I love the traffic updates. I recently went on a trip and it told me that there was an hour delay ahead and gave me another option to avoid that delay. I love the option to have portrait or landscape mode, I personally have been doing portrait mode.

My husband saw the Garmin - DriveSmart 86 8" GPS at the store and he loved the new features like a Built-In Bluetooth, Map Updates and the sleek look. He was in need of a new one for our older RV. I found this to be the perfect gift for Christmas.

Great purchase works amazing updates quickly no complaints would highly recommend

Bought for put of state road trip. Very easy to install and accurate. Loved the speed limit notifications and app was excellent perk

Replaced an old Garmin with this larger one with more features. Really like it so far. I would have gave it 5 stars except that only yesterday it took me 3.2 miles to the north when the Sonic we were trying to go to ended up being 3.2 miles to the south of the intersection. Kind of frustrating, especially when we had to go an extra 4 miles past the nothing it took us to just to be able to turn around.

Easy to use very good durable product at a very good price

my previous drivesmart 61 (i think it was) died on the road. i bought this one thinking the larger screen would mean larger type and was disappointed it did not. also, though this device provides a lot of info, it is very complicated to navigate. troublesome. nonetheless, i value the street and highway designations. they help keep me oriented.

I like this Garmin hiwever this is my second replacement and is going on a third. There is a flaw. It is not sun and heat compatible. I use it for work and has to sit in the corner of the windshield because of the size. I will get yellow blemishes in the top left corner. This is caused be the sun and or the heat. I replaced the first one with the warranty. The second on happened again. Same yellow spot in the same spot. Thus time the yellow spot happened when i took it out of the windshield and placed it on the passenger seat display down. When i was ready to use it again a few hours later, there was the yellow spot. Garmin won't replace it since the warranty just expired. 1 year. There is no way to protect the backing from the sun and summer heat. This GPS gives me up to date travel conditions and lets me know if a road miles ahead has been closed down or if there is delay with up to the minute delay time and will reroute me automatically if need be. It will give me current weather reports, amongst other features to make it personal for what kind of needs is needed. Would i recommend this device. Yes and no. The quality of the product is not worth the price of this.

I bought this GPS and I have to say it’s one of the best I’ve ever bought it works fantastic, compared to other GPS watches I’ve owned in the past I have to say this is the best one I strongly recommend getting it

Floor clerks were very helpful in assisting me to find the GPS section then help determine the best one for my needs. The Garmin GPS is a great tool and very up to date! The 8 inch screen is very easy to see!

Works great, lots of options. Huge easy to see and use screen. Much better than my built in car GPS that won't let me do anything other than speak at it while driving.

The most desirable feature of this unit was screen size - I wanted the largest available. Number two priority was stay with Garmin if at all possible, as I have others that have been very good overall.

Love the size and ease of use. Map updates very helpful. Consider where you will place if on your windshield as it is larger than older models'. UNFORTUNITLY it does not come with a build-in driver's video camera.

large screen helps me keep an eye on the road. have an old one with 4-inch screen. Small size needed passenger to read it. I can see directions clearly.

So easy to use and had no problems at all ! Would recommend anyone who needs a Garmin GPS, go to Best buy! They have the most experienced people working there!!

easy to read screen, up date-able.................

I have always been well pleased with Garmin products. This GPS is no exception. It has all of the features that you could want and works great without any problems. This is the fourth Garmin GPS that I have purchased through the years and they have all worked well. I have also been well pleased with Garmin watches also. I have owned several and they have all worked well.

The gps is easy to set up to your phone and on WiFi.Works perfectly.

Love my Garmin, easy to see, easy to use and good detailed directions. stays in place without any issues as well as easy controls and great navigation options