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carlos

Buen gps.

Reviewed in Spain on October 15, 2018

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Actualizaciones rapidas via wifi. Buen funcionamiento y conexion entre movil y gps. Correcto funcionamiento app my driver y conexion rapida. Hasta el momento buen aparato.

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Mr. A. PICKUP

Really good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2019

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I only got this yesterday in preparation for a long, unfamiliar journey in a couple of days. After struggling to get to grips with it at home, I was a bit nervous. I won't use it all the time, but decided to try it on a familiar local journey, about ten miles. Would I be distracted and cause an accident?

So I put it on a separate holder which sits on the dashboard and set off. Surprisingly I wasn't distracted. The spoken directions were really clear. I had planned the journey and set 'Home,' and it took me to me destination with no hassle at all (but see below). On the way back I deliberately went a complicated way, including a road with no right turn at the end. Everything was perfect, and I was not told to turn right!

Only trouble was that it fell off the dashboard - twice - as I was driving, despite having bought a 'quality' holder for it. So I just rested it in the little 'well' behind the gear lever. Perfect. I could glance down if i NEEDED to see the road, but the spoken directions were really clear and given in good time, and were also repeated just before the roundabout, whatever, was reached. I'll put a little foam inside so that it doesn't rattle. It also means I don't have to keep taking it out of the clip, which is quite stiff.

Really good purchase.

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Mrs. A. B. Fox

Totally terrific TomTom!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2019

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Bought this as the reviews were generally very good. I'd just bought a car without satnav so was looking for a decent piece of kit that was simple to use, had a good screen size and was accurate. It arrived with enough initial charge to gets linked to home WiFi, Bluetooth toy phone and download maps. I then charged the unit up fully ready to go on a trip today, the address of which in the past had caused an issue with its location.
This kit is pretty easy to use, comes with a usb charging cable included so I was able to charge in-car too without worrying about running out of battery power. Setting up the destination was simple - it allows you to input full addresses including door numbers, (which my previous satnav didn't) and directions were clear and accurate. I arrived right outside my destination with no issues at all.
Really, really pleased with this satnav - it's massively better than the in-car satnav which was in my previous 2016 car. Very happy with my purchase and would recommend this model.

8 people found this helpful

Lennox73

Hmmm Well!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2021

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Bought to replace a Garmen Sat Nav that got pinched out the car and this seemed to be the better option. After a bit of a phaf to get the unit to be recognised by the PC so that I could update the maps and get it registered it was pretty easy to use so I thought. The mobile App for most part wouldn't send the info to the unit and on some instances it sent the wrong desitination and I only managed to figure out what it was doing after 30mins of driving. What I wasnt aware of (perhaps I wasnt payig attention), is that the speed camera part was only free for the 1st three months and is a subscription service for £7.99 (i think may be wrong) per month get stuffed. This was a free service/update on the Garmin. Over all realatively easy to use and you can down load extra voices for a small fee to make it unique

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Miss Ruth

Delighted with this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2019

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My last Tom Tom finally died after 10 years so finding a new one seemed impossible with so much choice. I read all the reviews for weeks and settled on the Via 53. It was very easy to set up and use, even for a non tech OAP. The plug didn't fit my VW Golf so Tom Tom sent a replacement. Impressive service actually. Meanwhile I got a new splitter in order to use the Tom Tom satnav and dashcam at the same time. The plug fits the splitter perfectly. It's very clear and I'm still finding out about all the useful features. Just got to remember to turn the dial so it's locked on to the pad that sits on the dashboard and unlock to lift it off. Hope it lasts as long as my last Tom Tom

5 people found this helpful

Amazon Customer

Great kit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2020

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When my wife bought a replacement car, being a model with no Satnav or phone bluetooth, we looked for something to fill the bill. This Tomtom Via is just right. Simple to install and use, it updates speed cameras as and when reported by users in real time. Pairing phones was easy and the system is easy to use but will not read texts. (Iphone!) The screen caan be removed from the car with a simple click, so no worried about having iyt stolen. Also, the system even had a road closure that was only 3 days old!

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Peter Dudley

Has an easy set up via your smart phone ( do not ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2017

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Bought this for an Xmas gift. Has an easy set up via your smart phone ( do not forget to write down the PIN number that comes up on the TOMTOM as you register it.....you will need it for your phone for the MY DRIVE app later) Then the updates come via Wi-Fi which takes all the hassle out of connecting to a computer to update. So I have a bang up to date European map after 10 minutes of opening so gift is up and running before giving in no time. Fantastic!
A great middle range Sat Nav at a good price with easy to use features that include phone connection and text messages spoken allowed and voice control linked to the phone.
A great buy for a car driver!

42 people found this helpful

SHARON

Worth having

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2021

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This is simple to follow instruction to use.
My daughter just passed her driving test and having looking into sat navs I bought this one for her.
Clear instruction while driving & when approaching round abouts on which exit to take.
Over all great device 👍

Andy P.

Consider well before purchasing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2020

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Consider well before purchasing Tomtom's are great I have had them for quite a few years and quite a few models this one is quite expensive but you pay for the brand as with most Tomtom's easy to use however the App doesn't work for updates etc but the wifi does. Haven't used it abroad yet

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M. Turner

A to Z via ....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2018

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Bought this to replace my old TomTom that is no longer supported. Easy to set up although it occasionally thinks I'm talking to it. Did attempt to send me round a few circles to nowhere but after contacting TomTom and following a hard reset it is now responsive, fast and accurate. Travel time predictions are accurate. Not keen on the holder mechanism and you need the courage to change its orientation as its very firm. Updates are automatic over wifi. Linking via the net interface is not intuitive and not very informative. Reminds me of the old days of a black screen and a blinking C prompt. You need to dig deep if you want to find specific info. But, it does an excellent job of getting you from A to B which is what it's for. The rest is just me being niggardly.

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