GPS units that can't be updated - what about the units built in to cars?

In a recent posting someone pointed out that his GPS unit had old maps
and that he couldn't locate certain destinations that were newly
constructed. Another comment was that a three year old GPS should no
longer be used.

Now if that is true,what happens with all the GPS units installed in
new cars these days? Are they getting updated? Or will the owners of
four or six year old cars be forced to do a replacement, which I have
to think would be very pricey for a factory-installed unit.

Have the auto manufacturers dealt with this issue? Is this covered in
any ways under the "bumper to bumper" warranties?

Some auto units rely on DVD's for their maps. Therefore they would only need
to get new DVD's.




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Don't know about other cars, but the Honda Odyssey has its information
on a CD in a unit under one of the front seats. When newer versions CDs
are available they cost about $170.

the folks who buy cars with nav units .. just speculating here..
probably are the kind of folks that want the dealer to do whatever is
"necessary" when the car is serviced.

knowing the auto dealers like I do.. I would think they would be more
than happy to do an update for say... $170 plus a flat rate of $100
for the one hour they'd bill for the 5 minute update... :-)

so .. how'd you like to be the guy at the auto dealer who does Nav
updates for $50 an hour?

Larry G wrote:

I'd find a computer with USB 1.1 vs. 2 ;-)

Phil