August 6, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
credit: Eric SenfDownloading free maps for a Garmin Nuvi in-car GPS device is actually more straight forward than you probably think, and people are doing this every day, and completely legally with no need to download hacked software or any other type of irresponsible download. If you have a Garmin Nuvi and are finding that you do need a map update then follow the steps below and you could be back on the road in no time at all with the latest maps so you don’t get lost again.
How to get Free Garmin GPS Maps
Free maps for Garmin GPS products are actually available direct and completely one hundred percent official and legitimate from Garmin themselves. This actually surprised me as so many companies nowadays want to rinse your last bit of money from you, but Garmin really do prove to be the exception. If you need a free map then make sure you click the links in this article and you will be on the way to driving confidently once again.
Garmin Nuvi map updates for free
When my maps started to become unreliable I did a couple of Google searches for a “Garmin Nuvi 250w Map Update” and soon came across the website available on that link that showed me the route to getting my free Garmin map download.
Easy Downloads and Accurate Maps
Once you are on the Garmin mapping website you will need to choose the Garmin nuMaps Guarantee option. The install process is really quick and all you have to do is enter your details into the system. I think it must do some clever checks on your Garmin Nuvi model number. Mine is a Nuvi 250w and so after the checks I was presented with the best map option to suit me and where I live.
Drive Safely with No Worries
Once the maps were downloaded to my Garmin Nuvi (and I had to connect my sat nav to the PC using the cable that comes with the Nuvi 250w) I was able to get on with the rest of my day. I have been planning on a driving holiday all over the country so knowing that my Garmin GPS maps are now completely current gives me a bit more faith and takes a lot of the stress out.
Updated August 6, 2011. Published June 3, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
