When we get asked whether a car has sat nav, the answer these days is often yes - just not in the way people expect.

Why built-in sat nav is becoming less common

Traditional built-in sat nav systems used to be a big selling point. But they often come with drawbacks:

• Expensive update fees
• Out-of-date maps
• Slower route recalculations
• Modern cars are moving away from this in favour of something far simpler and more flexible.

How Apple CarPlay & Android Auto work

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto let you connect your smartphone directly to the car’s screen. Once connected, you can:

• Use Google Maps, Waze or Apple Maps
• Get live traffic updates
• Play music from Spotify, Apple Music or Audible
• Make calls and send messages safely

All through the car’s controls and sound system.

Why many drivers prefer it

Because the apps live on your phone:

• Maps update automatically
• Routes are usually more accurate
• There’s nothing extra to pay for
• You’re using systems you already know and trust

In short, it’s often easier, cheaper and more reliable than traditional sat nav.

Not sure how it works?

Don’t worry, when you collect a car from us, the team will happily show you how to connect your phone and get everything set up. And once it's all set up, you're always welcome to get in touch or pop in for a refresher or to ask any questions. We're here to help whether you bought your car, today, last week, last month or even last year. 

You can watch all our Tea Room Chats on our YouTube Channel, with plenty more to come. ☕️ Simple explanations. No jargon. Just honest advice.

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