myGarmin registration benefits

Zondaf · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 24

If you register a Garmin Nuvi on their website do they offer free map upgrades? If you have a Nuvi that came with City Navigator NT V8, will they upgrade it to version 9 for free?

Thanks

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

It depends on when you bought it. It you bought it during the qualifying period the yes. if not, no.

Zondaf · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 24

I bought it about a month ago but I don't know how long it had been sat in the shop. When was the qualifying period?

When I put the serial number in the garmin site it said there were no updates but that was without registering.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:04 am Post subject:

You should be OK as the v9 maps where out nearly a year ago.

When you upgrade the maps you get the maps free but the unlock code to install the costs. If you register your i3 when you goto buy the unlock code it should be offered at a price of £0.00.

Zondaf · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 24

How often are Map Updates issued?

How many free updates do Garmin normally offer?
Is it really worth paying £50 for an update, do they make that much of a difference?

missing_user · Joined: Aug 30, 2008 Posts: -7

UpGrades-Once a year usually! In January or February.

In a brand new unit you may find them in the unit after October of each year!

It was really worth upgrading to v9 this year, as Ireland had 'full' coverage for the first time.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject:

scotty76 · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:54 am Post subject:

Is it possible to upgrade 2 versions in one go i.e. could you go from v9 to v11 (when they are out)? Just thinking £50 every 2 years rather than every year would be better value for me.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:57 am Post subject:

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