How to Update the Dashboard GPS in Your Honda Car

Updating the GPS maps on a standalone device such as a Garmin or TomTom is really easy.  All you do is connect and synchronize the unit with your PC and Mac and purchase a new map database online with the relevant manufacturer – and the new routes and directions are then installed directly onto the GPS.

However, when it comes to the Honda Navigation System it’s not possible to remove it and download the new upgrades each year.  Instead you need to order an actual DVD or disc and then physically install the latest versions using the disc drive that’s inside the car. 

Around 20% of all Honda vehicles come with the Honda Navigation System, so this actually affects thousands of drivers.  Honda have already sold over 50,000 cars in 2012 so far – and there are many drivers who will need to get the new 2012 Honda Navigation DVD at some point in the next 12 months if they want the GPS to remain completely current.

Save Time and Money with the Honda Navigation DVD 2012

If you do decide to purchase the new Honda Navigation disc then don’t be put off by the price.  Typically you can expect to pay anywhere between $150 and $300 US Dollars for the new DVD depending on which model of Honda you drive.  Honda cars that feature the dashboard navigation system include:

·         Accord

·         Civic

·         Crosstour

·         CR-Z

·         CRV

·         Element

·         Fit

·         Insight

·         Odyssey

·         Pilot

·         Ridgeline

As we mentioned though, you can save money and cash by updating.  Firstly the price of updates is actually lower than buying a standalone GPS like Garmin, TomTom, or Magellan – but over the course of a year’s driving you will also save on fuel costs too.  This is because a Honda Navigation System with the latest roads and highways on will always route you the quickest or shortest way.  Plus if you have traffic alerts enabled you will also avoid traffic jams and snarl-ups which is where fuel consumption is at its highest.

The Average American Driving Habits and Statistics

Research conducted by the US Department of Transportation in 2011 states that the average American driving habits during a year break down as follows:

·         Average Fuel/Gas Price of $3.5 Dollars Per Gallon

·         Average Annual Mileage Driven of 15,000 Miles or 24,140 Kilometers

·         Driving on Both Inner City and Outer City Roads and Highways

·         Average Engine Sizes of Between 2 and 3 Liters

Based on these numbers it’s possible to calculate how much a GPS can save the average America driver across the course of 12 months.  This research is courtesy of an independent research agency who works closely with GPS satellite navigation and automobile associations.

Annual Savings Each Year with a GPS

·         Time Savings: 5 Hours Driving

·         Fuel Savings: 129 Gallons of Fuel

·         Money Savings: $450 US Dollars

·         CO2 Emissions Savings: 958kg of CO2

So as you can see, it’s not just about money, but the new Honda Navigation System Update will also save you not time and help you to reduce your carbon footprint - which is a great asset in today’s more economical, green-thinking, and austere times.

Find Out More About Honda GPS Map Updates

For further details on Honda Navigation DVDs and how they can help you to drive better, more economically, safer, and best price options, please visit our fellow Honda fans and friends who run the informational resource at: http://www.hondanavigationdvd.net/. The website is updated every year and contains information on all Honda models including the popular Accord, Civic, and CR-Z range.