Customers praise the DriveSmart 86's large, easy-to-view screen and its accurate, easy-to-navigate GPS system. Many appreciate the device's user-friendly interface and helpful map updates, including clear voice guidance. However, some users express concerns about the included mount's reliability and the device's susceptibility to overheating.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent gps. Huge screen, easy to use and see...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to use
Easy to see
Easy to follow verbal and visual directions
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GPS
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The DriveSmart 86 works great it is much better than the other on that I had
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin GPS & Backup Camera in 18 year old Jaguar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought 'like new' 2004 Jaguar XJ8 sedan that needed GPS, Backup Camera and 6 new radio speakers. The Garmin 86 with BC40 provided most solutions but had to add Bluetooth hardware to connect with the radio. TotalTech saved us hundreds of $$$ and we now have up to date technology in a gorgeous, 18 year old luxury car!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin 8 inch
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product works in both landscape or portrait position. Controls vehicle cameras and through Bluetooth, will answer calls and texts. Great product overall!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy-to-use
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to use. I like the bigger screen. Has all the same features as my old one so was real easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gps
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome product and updating maps is simple. Recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin GPS.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good. I’m still learning it. I think It has far more features than I will ever use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good quality, large screen and user friendly with all ages.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product but I wish it was easier to attach to the holder.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Safe and less headaches
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So much safer than having to look at your phone maps and no having to deal with Android Auto dropping connection while navigating downtown Portland and Seattle. I only wish I could use voice to text to enter an address or location while driving
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Loving the new size screen and the item has an excellent interface.
I would recommend this to a friend
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So happy to hear that! Enjoy. :)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
always finds your home
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this goes without question a valuable gift for anyone. my daughter gets lost all the time. i purchased this and she thanks me on multiple occassions where she got scared and reminds herself this is in the car. she now isnt scared and makes it back safely everytime. it gives myself releif knowing when she leaves she is safe
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it does everything we need to. Connects to your phone so you can get notifications for texts, calls, and other notifications. One nice thing is I’ve you download the app on the app on your phone you can send directions to your GPS from your phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST GPS and easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best GPS ever. It is large and easy to use. Purchased for my 75 years old mom to use to get around. She is so happy. She have never owned a GPS nor know how to use the GPS, however she loves this one.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this GPS. I have had several GPS and this one is by far the best. This GPS links with my smart phone and Alexa is great as well. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
gps
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
up graded from one that was 10 years old---man this thing is nice--user friendly---no regrets in buying it
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best gps
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
easy to use its the best gps ever. super clear screen, easy to navigate, give you details of everything.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I took this item and I really liked it. Their stuff is very good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin Drive Smart 86
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had this model and unfortunately it was not fixable when it broke. I was very happy to see you had the same model, so no new learning curve. I am very pleased with my purchase.