Auto GPS

An auto GPS (Global Positioning System) is a device that uses location information from satellites to guide your car to a specified destination through visual and spoken directions. An auto GPS can cost from $150 for portable versions to $1,500 for models built into your car. Though these procedures apply to all GPS units in general,... more »

The most accurate paper maps in the world can't help you drive to your destination if you have no sense of north and south. Your only options then are to stop at every gas station to ask for directions or rely on a human co-pilot who can guide you. A more efficient and practical solution is to equip your car with a GPS (Global... more »

Most issues that come up when using a GPS in an automobile will be related to the navigation settings. What looks on the surface to be buggy behaviour is, in fact, settings that are not optimized to your preferences. The routes and types of roads you want to use, for example, can be optimized on the device. more »

Handheld GPS units are fast becoming a standard tool for many outdoor activities as well as for car navigation. Using a network of orbiting satellites, these units triangulate your position and provide assistance charting routes. There are many different types of handheld GPS units available, and most are geared towards a specific... more »

When you set out to find a tracking device or hidden tracker on your car, you need time and patience. Since most tracking devices send out an intermittent signal, you'll need a period of at least 40 minutes in order to detected any signal output. Tracking devices can be extremely small, and a thorough visual inspection of the entire... more »