car accessories gps

We have cases, guards, and other stuff but the GPS already comes with the car charger/wall charger/ windshield mount, and maps. So its hard to sell accessories with them, but our store is starting to push it and I really want to try, any suggestions? (its so hard to sell cases that are 19.99!, so expensive)

The cases are seriously important. Go on amazon.com and do a search, research buyers reviews of those products and see why people say those accessories help them. I have 2 GPS units, and I bought a case because it helps me put everything related to my GPS in one bag. When I travel, or take the unit from one car to another, I have a bag to put it in. It helps to keep the unit safe (they are cushioned) and helps keep track of the cord. It makes sure the unit won't get crushed or crack/scratch the screen when thrown in another bag. Also, sometimes the ends of those cords are fragile (I've torn 2 of them) so you want to pack it away with the unit in the case. People break into cars and steal GPS units. If your car is in a parking lot, its best to take it out and put it in a case and take it with you.

2009-11-12 17:46:12 by joker_2oo6

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Personally, I've got my Garmin Nuvi (navigation unit), FM Transmitter (for my iPod Touch), and a power inverter (for everything else).

2009-03-06 22:38:32 by m

Price: $319.99

Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist with junction view, fuel-saving ecoRoute
Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada)
Sunlight-readable, 5-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more

I am going on a trip and would like to use my car's cigarette lighter for multiple accessories such as GPS, Cell Phone Charger, Radar Detector, Laptop charger, and Portable DVD Player. To use all of these accessories through my cigarette lighter adapters, would my car's alternator use some of my gas as well? Does the car's alternator use gas on a normal basis? If so, how much gas would it use? Would there be any disadvantages of using all of these accessories at the same time using a cigarette lighter splitter? Thank You!

Technically, the alternator is gas driven, but its not per say. The alternator is a seperate unit that is bolted to the engine. It is driven by a belt, that is driven off of the crank pulley, that turns when the engine is running (using fuel, this is where I mean technically). The alternator is keeping the battery at a constant charge, I wouldn't worry about wasting any gas on the alternator because it is always running when the engine is running, it is hooked up in time to the engine, as the engine turns, the alternator generates current to keep the battery charged.

There is no extra fuel involved in the alternator running. However, I would be concerned of running all the extra power drains. If they (are used at the same time and) have a large(r) power drain, the alternator may not be able to create enough electrical energy to keep the battery charged up. This may cause the battery to go dead, or this may overload the alternators maximun compasity and burn your alternator out. Before you go on the trip, i would suggest having an chraging system check, and a vehicle inspection preformed to make sure your vehicle is in proper running order and wont leave you stranded in the middle of no wehre.

2007-04-17 19:17:08 by Vivek

Price: $219.99

Park position recall - find your car where you left it.
Over 8 million points of interest and see branded icons on the map as you navigate.
Speed limit indicator - unit displays speed limits for most major roads.
Lifetime map and traffic updates
Lane assist with photoReal junction views.

I saw this in a youtube video, but the guy never said where I can buy the accessory. I have a TomTom One XL 130. Thanks!

Simple answer the One XL 130 didn't come with the FM transmitter have a look at the TomTom GO series, Other than that theres some usefull avice from BarryTheblade that would be a good alterative............René

2008-11-17 22:09:47 by jsblindside

It's a little device, no screen like the GPS devices I've seen before. So is it a GPS accessory?

If it's it's own device, how do I use it?
Well it lights up when I charge it, so apparently it works.

It was in the trash outside of a repossessed house I was cleaning up for the bank.

You'd be surprised what people throw away.
I've found wallets with money in them, cell phones, a laptop that just needed a battery cover, clothes, furniture, TVs, DVDs/players, 2 playstations... loads and loads of good stuff.
One person's trash is another's treasure, haven't you ever heard that?

why would it even work if you found it in the trash.

2009-10-14 16:07:23 by yousayWHA?