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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 372 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the DriveSmart 86, especially the large screen size and the GPS navigation. Many find it easy to use and appreciate its overall performance and accuracy. Some customers have noted an issue with the mount losing grip on the windshield.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really pleased with this unit. It works really well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best GPS yet

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely wonderful product. I tells you to turn left or right instead of go east ro west. I don't know directions so left and right turns notices is best.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it if u a truck driver

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    But this if u are a truck driver bc it would help u in navigation and give you only truck routes

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Do not recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I took this one back. two main things I didn't like were. 1. When you are to get on an upcoming off ramp, it shows a little bitty square screen on the right side, The Garmin Drivesmart 65, and 75 both show a wide long rectangle screen on right side. The 86 is bigger than both of the other two GPS's so why such a small screen? 2. I didn't like the screw tighten holder, If you need to adjust the screen for glare, or tilt up or down, you have to lossen / unscrew the holder to do it. I've had several Garmin GPS's highly recommend the Drivesmart 76, that I got when taking this one back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gps

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks good works good everything you need from a GPS and more great addition to older cars

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best GPS for truckers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For truck driver this is best GPS.one can not only get route but can know about truck stops ,weight scales etc

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Total navigation

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is awesome as my 2010 vehicle does not have navigation and instead of using cell phone this is great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garmin that falls below the mark

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Garman is fairly good as far as I know I’ve only had it for a short amount of time. But when it comes to looking for businesses, I found about five of them that have been shut up for over eight years and Garman still shows that they’re still in business Very disappointing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What do you mean by title?

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So much better then my old unit. Just talk to it. Then it takes you where you need to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband really loves it because it very accurate when he’s going places.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new GPS. It’s bigger so easier to see. And I like that I don’t have to plug it into a computer to update.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best garmin ever

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this garming has everything you need tincluding Bluetooth , traffic reports free map upgrades and Alexa .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smart Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to setup, it took no time at all. So far all has been good with the unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent g p s I I love this thing. Is the best GPSI ever had in my life? Definitely want to pick one up today.

    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:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gps

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good GPS, at the moment everything works correctly. I recommend that you use it with the Garmin application

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the size

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So glad we purchased it. The screen size is wonderful and makes things easier to see.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ask Alexa

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Garmin with Alexa is the best, I can listen to music, podcasts, comedy, ask any question, even the weather or whats my location. The Garmin Drive app is easy to set up, just link your alexa account and your ready to go. Its all voice, so just say "Hey Garmin" and say where you want to go or say a specific place. Its that easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Gps 86

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a real nice unit Love the way that it connects to your stereo in the vehicle you can hear all of your voice commands phone calls and more Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin GPS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used Garmin products over a decade and have always been very pleased with their accuracy and reliability.

    I would recommend this to a friend